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James Gardiner

Newcastle

Sports Journalist at Newcastle Herald

Newc Herald football, rugby league, union writer. B'ball, cricket, golf tragic. Married to Paula.Sons Coop & Jonah.Once called Dubbo home

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  • Stanton's plea to Jets: Keep the playing group together

    1 week ago | newcastleherald.com.au | James Gardiner

    Kota Mizunuma celebrates with Jets fans after the 6-0 demolition of Central Coast in the F3 derby. Picture Gety ImagesROB Stanton is not daring to dream about a miraculous late push by the Newcastle Jets for the A-League play-offs but the outgoing coach is buoyed about the club's future - if they keep the playing group together.

  • Maitland's speedy start as they defeat Wanderers 39-24

    1 week ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | James Gardiner

    Maitland winger Aidan Procopis runs in for the first of his two tries in the Blacks' 39-24 win over Wanderers. Picture by Jonathan CarrollYOU can't beat speed. And Maitland have a truck load of it.

  • Derby delight: Jets end 1889-day wait for win over arch rivals at home in style

    1 week ago | newcastleherald.com.au | James Gardiner

    The Jets celebrate after Daniel Wilmering scored in the win over the Mariners at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday night. Picture Getty ImagesFinally the drought is over. And what a way to do it.

  • Rugby round-up: Blacks too slick in season opener, Wildfires sunk at the death

    1 week ago | newcastleherald.com.au | James Gardiner

    Maitland winger Aidan Procopis runs in for the first of his two tries in the Blacks' 39-24 win over Wanderers. Picture by Jonathan CarrollYOU can't beat speed. And Maitland have a truck load of it.

  • Season preview: Players to watch, Best XVs, predictions for Hunter Rugby in 2025

    1 week ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | James Gardiner

    Season preview: Players to watch, Best XVs, predictions for Hunter Rugby in 2025Merewether ambushed runaway minor premiers Maitland to win the premiership in 2024. If anything, both have strengthened their squads. The Greens, however, have a new man in charge, Nick Bampton, while Josh Meads has the clipboard at University. Former captain Luke Sherwood and Samoan international Andrew Tuala have answered a late SOS to take control at Wanderers.

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James Gardiner
James Gardiner @JamesGardiner42
9 Apr 25

Injury forces Hunter Wildfires to shuffle backline ahead of clash with @theshuteshield premiers. Look who is in. @newcastleherald @NSWWaratahs https://t.co/FQoTx8BrzJ

James Gardiner
James Gardiner @JamesGardiner42
9 Apr 25

Hunter rugby fans - Can Merewether go back to back? Who are the surprise packets. Each teams best XV, players to watch. It's all here. @newcastleherald https://t.co/Os1M9rbwtf

James Gardiner
James Gardiner @JamesGardiner42
7 Apr 25

RT @newcastleherald: 'I was pretty groggy straight away but tried to get through it.' https://t.co/kcgFSRG6M3