Alicia Newton

Sydney

Reporter at Freelance

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Articles

Sheffield public have their say on Nike's England kit flag debate

Mar 22, 2024 | thestar.co.uk | Alicia Newton |Dan Hickey

Sheffielders don't appear too bothered about the fact that Nike have messed about with the England flagWatch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276Visit Shots! nowThe new Nike England football shirts have caused a stir throughout the country, after the US company added what they described as a “playful interpretation” of the St George’s cross on the back of the collar, using blues and purples instead of the usual red.
Liverpool star targets Sheffield United clash for return to action

Mar 22, 2024 | thestar.co.uk | Alicia Newton

Sheffield United will take on Liverpool at Anfield on April 4Liverpool’s Trent Alexander Arnold has set his sights on a return to action against Sheffield United despite manager Jurgen Klopp pitching a slightly later date for the full-back's comeback. Alexander Arnold’s potential return to the Premier League against the Blades April 4 could see him make his first appearance in just under two months.
Sheffield Steelkings pair pick up prestigious prizes at Disability Sport Yorkshire Awards

Mar 7, 2024 | thestar.co.uk | Alicia Newton

Disability Sport Yorkshire Awards took place last week and there was joy for SheffieldSheffield Steelkings duo Jake Oakley and Andy Atkinson received two of the eleven awards available at the Disability Sport Yorkshire Awards last Friday. The event was held last Friday and two of para ice hockey side Sheffield Steelkings’ best were nominated for awards to celebrate their work within disability sport.
‘Hard work’ pays off as Sheffield Steelkings stars selected for Great Britain World Para Ice Hockey

Mar 1, 2024 | thestar.co.uk | Alicia Newton

Four Sheffield Steelkings players have been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships B-Pool group in April. Sheffield Steelkings players Bryan Hackworth, Damien Barker, Paul Brown and Ben O’Brien have made the main Great Britain squad and are joined by team-mates Jade Williams and Gaz Lawton who have been named in the reserve list.
NRLW coaches dismiss hot topic ahead of Sydney scorcher

Sep 30, 2023 | titans.com.au | Alicia Newton

Respective NRLW coaches Ron Griffiths and Karyn Murphy have dismissed talk that the expected hot temperatures on Sunday will be a factor in the grand final. Both teams were presented to the Sydney crowd at NRL Fan Fest on Friday afternoon with the topic of the heat a big part of the discussion. Temperatures at Accor Stadium are expected to peak at 36 degrees by kick-off of the NRLW decider with officials discussing the prospect of a drinks break during both halves.
NRLW 2023, Grand Final heat, weather, Gold Coast Titans, Newcastle Knights coaches discuss hot topic, drinks break, game plan for grand final day

Sep 29, 2023 | nrl.com | Alicia Newton

Respective NRLW coaches Ron Griffiths and Karyn Murphy have dismissed talk that the expected hot temperatures on Sunday will be a factor in the grand final. Both teams were presented to the Sydney crowd at NRL Fan Fest on Friday afternoon with the topic of the heat a big part of the discussion. Temperatures at Accor Stadium are expected to peak at 36 degrees by kick-off of the NRLW decider with officials discussing the prospect of a drinks break during both halves.
Soul-searching Murphy finds joy in Titanic turnaround

Sep 29, 2023 | titans.com.au | Alicia Newton

By her own admission, Karyn Murphy wasn't ready to coach the Gold Coast Titans last season. "I was really under prepared," she says. Asked about the side's bottom-placed finish in 2022 this week - where the Titans won just one of five games to miss the finals in her maiden campaign - she pauses before offering more of a response. "It was no one else's fault. There were frustrations from myself that I didn’t have time in fairness to the club and the girls," she continues.
'They schooled us': Teenage rivals set to collide in NRLW decider

Sep 28, 2023 | titans.com.au | Alicia Newton

Teenage sensations Jesse Southwell and Chantay Kiria-Ratu headline the NRLW's next generation of stars with the pair set to renew their rivalry on Sunday in the grand final at Accor Stadium. Kiria-Ratu was a gun touch footballer in Queensland growing up before switching to rugby sevens, a similar path taken by Southwell (NSW) with the pair often going head-to-head on the representative stage.
NRLW, Karyn Murphy, Gold Coast Titans, Newcastle Knights

Sep 28, 2023 | nrl.com | Alicia Newton

By her own admission, Karyn Murphy wasn't ready to coach the Gold Coast Titans last season. "I was really under prepared," she says. Asked about the side's bottom-placed finish in 2022 this week - where the Titans won just one of five games to miss the finals in her maiden campaign - she pauses before offering more of a response. "It was no one else's fault. There were frustrations from myself that I didn’t have time in fairness to the club and the girls," she continues.
Murphy set for 'unique' NRLW medal scenario on grand final day

Sep 28, 2023 | titans.com.au | Alicia Newton

This is the image Titans coach Karyn Murphy respectfully isn't keen on replicating when her side meets the Knights in Sunday's NRLW decider at Accor Stadium. Murphy, whose player of the grand final medal is named in her honour, is in the unique scenario where she may have to present to an opposing player moments after an historic sixth NRLW season comes to a close.