2022 Newcastle Knights season

The 2022 Newcastle Knights season will be the 35th in the club's history. Coached by Adam O'Brien and co-captained by Jayden Brailey, Kalyn Ponga and Daniel Saifiti, they will compete in the NRL's 2022 Telstra Premiership.

2022 Newcastle Knights season
Team information
CEOPhil Gardner
CoachAdam O'Brien
Captain
StadiumMcDonald Jones Stadium
< 2021 2023 >

Squad
For the complete list of Newcastle Knights players, see List of Newcastle Knights players.
Newcastle Knights 2022 squad
2022 NRL top 30 squad Development players Coaching staff
  • Krystian Mapapalangi – WG
  • Leo Thompson – PR
  • Chris Vea'ila – CE

Extended squad players

Head coach

Assistant coaches

Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)

Updated: 10 November 2021
Source(s): Newcastle Knights Profiles,
Rugby League Project

Transfers and Re-signings

Gains
Player/CoachPrevious ClubLengthSource
Adam CluneSt. George Illawarra Dragons2023[1]
Dane GagaiSouth Sydney Rabbitohs2024[2]
Tony Gleeson (Jersey Flegg Cup coach)2022[3]
Mitchell HendersonGreater Northern Tigers2022[4]
Leo ThompsonCanberra Raiders2022[5]

Losses
Player/CoachClubSource
Tyler CoburnIpswich Jets[6]
Blake GreenRetirement[7]
Zac HoskingWynnum Manly Seagulls[8]
Josh KingMelbourne Storm[9]
Blake LenehanIpswich Jets[6]
Christian Ma'anaimaWests Tigers[10]
Andrew Ryan (NSW Cup coach)South Newcastle Lions[11]
Gehamat ShibasakiGreen Rockets Tokatsu[12]
Garrett SmithNew Zealand Warriors[13]
Connor WatsonSydney Roosters[14]
PlayerJunior sideSource
Krystian MapapalangiKnights NSW Cup[5]

Change of role
Player/CoachNew roleSource
Mark O'Meley (Harold Matthews Cup coach)Knights NSW Cup coach[3]

Re-signings
Player/CoachRe-signed toSource
Mat Croker2022[15]
Phoenix Crossland2022[16]
Tex Hoy2022[17]
Jack Johns2023[16]
Edrick LeeTrain and trial[18]
Jaron Purcell2022[19]
Chris Randall2023[16]
Enari Tuala2023[20]


Jerseys and sponsors

In 2022, the Knights' jerseys will be made by O'Neills and their major sponsor will be nib Health Funds.

2022 Home Jersey2022 Away Jersey

References
  1. "Adam Clune inks Knights contract". Newcastle Knights. August 30, 2021.
  2. "COMING HOME: Dane Gagai confirms Knights return". Newcastle Knights. August 9, 2021.
  3. TOOHEY, BARRY (October 16, 2021). "TOOHEY'S NEWS: Torturous pre-season return awaits Knights". Newcastle Herald.
  4. "Knights 2022 SG Ball Summer Squad". October 16, 2021.
  5. "2022 signings tracker: Official rosters for all 16 clubs". National Rugby League. November 10, 2021.
  6. "Round 5 Intrust Super Cup teams". Queensland Rugby League. April 20, 2021.
  7. "Blake Green confirms retirement from Rugby League". Newcastle Knights. May 25, 2021.
  8. "Wynnum Manly Seagulls - Monday morning #30Days30Deals! Zac Hosking will join the Seagulls for the 2022 season! The dynamic edge forward spent the last 4 seasons playing Cup footy for the Newcastle Knights. Jump on MyMacca's today only and grab a $2 Cheeseburger all day! | Facebook". www.facebook.com.
  9. "King to swap Knights for Storm". Melbourne Storm. August 17, 2021.
  10. "New faces hit the field for pre-season training". Wests Tigers. November 4, 2021.
  11. Callinan, Josh (August 15, 2021). "Ryan returns to coach Souths in Newcastle RL". Newcastle Herald.
  12. Keating, Mitch (September 4, 2021). "Newcastle young guns facing squeeze". Zero Tackle.
  13. Pryde, Scott (November 8, 2021). "Warriors confirm 12 train and trial contracts for 2022". Zero Tackle.
  14. "Connor Watson to Return to Roosters in 2022". Sydney Roosters. August 17, 2021.
  15. "Titan Sports Management". www.instagram.com.
  16. "Rising Knights trio re-sign". Newcastle Knights. November 9, 2021.
  17. "The club with their 'noses in front' in Smith race; anti-vax star loses $180k contract: Transfer Whispers". Fox Sports. November 14, 2021.
  18. Pryde, Scott (November 2, 2021). "NRL lifeline granted for one-time Origin winger". Zero Tackle.
  19. "Titan Sports Management". www.instagram.com.
  20. "Tuala extends Knights contract". Newcastle Knights. November 22, 2021.
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