Renee Valentine

Newcastle

Sports Journalist at Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Herald journo, women's sports advocate, mother, cricket widow, running enthusiast and passionate Cooks Hill United Football Club player. My opinions.

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Articles

Squad reveal: Will new-look Knights still be finals contenders?

1 day ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Renee Valentine

Jillaroos hooker Olivia Higgins, left, and rising talent Lilly-Ann White, pictured last year, are part of a new-look Knights squad for 2025. Picture by Marina NeilCoach Ben Jeffries believes the Knights can still be pushing for NRLW finals as they enter "a new era" following some big-name departures. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Rooster fire shot at Newcastle Knights over Dominic Young, Mat Croker re-signs

3 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Renee Valentine

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has fired a broadside at the Newcastle Knights, accusing them of turning Dominic Young's "life upside-down" and trying to "bluff" their way to a new deal. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Invaluable' Knights forward inks new two-year, set to remain until end of 2027

3 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Renee Valentine

Knights enforcer Mat Croker in action this season. Picture by Marina NeilNewcastle Knights workhorse Mat Croker has inked a two-year contract extension, ensuring the forward remains in red and blue until at least the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Azzurri defeat Maitland 3-2 in Women's League Cup final

3 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Renee Valentine

Charlestown Azzurri are the 2025 Northern NSW Football Women's League Cup champions after beating Maitland at Speers Point on Sunday. Picture by Michael Ying SingCharlestown Azzurri scored twice in the opening 15 minutes to set up a 3-2 win over Maitland in the Northern NSW Football Women's League Cup final at Speers Point on Sunday night and secure their second piece of season silverware.
Maitland Magpies give club legend Matt Trott perfect send-off

3 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Renee Valentine

Maitland striker Braedyn Crowley celebrates an 88th-minute winning goal on Old Boys Day at Cooks Square Park on Saturday. Maitland's director of football Reece Thompson reckons the Magpies could not have crafted a better send-off for retiring goalkeeper and club legend Matthew Trott.
Maitland Magpies give club legend Matt Trott perfect send-off

3 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Renee Valentine

Maitland striker Braedyn Crowley celebrates an 88th-minute winning goal on Old Boys Day at Cooks Square Park on Saturday. Maitland's director of football Reece Thompson reckons the Magpies could not have crafted a better send-off for retiring goalkeeper and club legend Matthew Trott. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Magpies give club legend the perfect send-off as rain disrupts play, again

4 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Renee Valentine

Maitland striker Braedyn Crowley celebrates an 88th-minute winning goal on Old Boys Day at Cooks Square Park on Saturday. Maitland Football Club director Reece Thompson reckons the Magpies could not have crafted a better send-off for retiring goalkeeper and club legend Matthew Trott.
'Turnover after turnover': Norths stay unbeaten with fourth-quarter fightback

4 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Renee Valentine

Goalkeeper Sophie Hicking, right and pictured in action in round one, helped turn the game for Norths against Nova at National Park on Saturday. Picture by Peter LorimerCoach Leah Gledson praised the performances of teenage talent Sienna Liva plus defensive duo Sophie Hickling and Nikki Robson as Norths staged a stunning fourth-quarter fightback to seize the outright competition lead in Newcastle championship netball on Saturday.
Rugby clash: How much bigger could a record crowd in Newcastle have been?

5 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Renee Valentine

Wallaroos v New Zealand Black Ferns at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on May 10, 2025. Pictures by Marina NeilNewcastle has set another women's sport attendance record but the 4529 crowd who turned out to watch world champions New Zealand beat the Wallaroos 38-12 at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday surely could have been much bigger if not for a clash with local codes.
Rugby clash: How much bigger could a record crowd in Newcastle have been?

5 days ago | greatlakesadvocate.com.au | Renee Valentine

Wallaroos v New Zealand Black Ferns at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on May 10, 2025. Pictures by Marina NeilNewcastle has set another women's sport attendance record but the 4529 crowd who turned out to watch world champions New Zealand beat the Wallaroos 38-12 at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday surely could have been much bigger if not for a clash with local codes. Subscribe now for unlimited access.