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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Andrew Johns' response says it all after Knights cruelled by contentious late call
Either Andrew Johns was so furious with the call that he refused to speak, or he realised Jackson Hastings wasn't square at marker on a controversial call that cruelled the Knights on Sunday. Hastings gave away a penalty when he appeared to leave early while trying to charge down a field-goal attempt from Tanah Boyd in the dying stages of the Warriors' 20-15 victory. With the Knights leading 15-14, Boyd sprayed his attempt to level the score at 15-15 and missed. But the Warriors challenged the call in what appeared to be complete desperation. The Warriors felt Hastings might have contacted Boyd's legs - or the ball - which would have been a penalty or line drop-out either way. But the Bunker official found that Hastings wasn't square at marker when he raced out to pressure Boyd's kick. The Warriors were awarded a penalty, and even though Boyd missed the ensuing shot at goal, they still got the ball back in prime field position. The Knights managed to block another field-goal attempt from Boyd, but the ensuing ricochet went straight to Leka Halasima, who raced away to score a stunning try for the win. Even though Boyd missed the penalty goal, Knights fans were still fuming because it meant the Warriors had possession from the ensuing 20m drop-out. Knights fans fume over Jackson Hastings penalty Many felt Hastings was hard done-by because Chanel Harris-Tavita walked off the mark when he played the ball - making it appear as though Hastings wasn't square. However the crucial replays seemed to show the Knights player was only slightly to the side of the ruck - but enough to break the rules. Speaking in commentary for Channel 9, Phil Gould said it was "terrible" for the Knights. And Newcastle legend Johns had a very telling reaction. Joey let out an exasperated sigh when the Bunker official said Hastings wasn't square, but refused to say anything else. He instead threw down to Brad Fittler on the sideline, who said Knights fans weren't happy. It's hard to show in a still is half a second hasn't moved his left foot, CHT just steps directly forward while playing the ball and you can clearly see CHT's left foot is to the right of Hastings left foot which means he isn't square, he is to the left — 🏆🏆 UNRIVALLED 🏆🏆 (@pennypanthers22) July 20, 2025 So if you move while playing the ball you can take out the markers and make em not square, Hastings is square before Harris gets too his feet just for Harris too move while playing the ball to take him out — ComaBoyss (@ComaBoyss) July 20, 2025 I mean fair enough Hastings was never square, but we see that all the time with pressure on field goals #NRLKnightsWarriors — JC (@jJ_craney23) July 20, 2025 The fact that Johns didn't criticise the decision could be seen as agreeing with it. But it might have been a case of him refusing to speak in protest. He did the same thing in Round 8 when he refused to speak for the final 23 minutes of a game between Cronulla and the Tigers. On that occasion, Johns became so fed-up with a spate of players being sent to the sin-bin for high contact that he launched a silent protest. The NRL eventually softened it's stance after cracking down on contact with the head. Andrew Johns bemoans rules around kickers Earlier on Sunday, Johns was happy to express his disdain with how "protected" kickers have become in the modern game. On Saturday night, Manly beat the Melbourne Storm thanks to a penalty awarded to the Sea Eagles for Harry Grant making contact with Luke Brooks' kicking leg on a field-goal attempt. RELATED: Craig Bellamy flags further absence for Storm star Cameron Munster Latrell moment says it all as Souths cop another season-ending blow The ruling was completely correct, but Johns felt it showed that kickers have been given way too much freedom under modern rules. "It's gone way too far, but to the letter of the law it's a penalty," Johns said on the Sunday Footy Show. "Say you defend a really good set, and you get the opposition to play the ball on their 30. In years gone by if it was a slow play-the-ball the kicker would have to be back 10 to 15 metres, which means you would get the ball and bring it back to your 40. "Nowadays if you get a bad attacking set and slow play-the-ball, the kicker stands on the advantage line and kicks it 60 metres because they know they can't get hit. They should be able to get out and tackle the kicker above the waist."
7NEWS
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Newcastle Knights star Jackson Hastings in ‘utter shock' after mother dies
Newcastle Knights star Jackson Hastings has received a flood of support after revealing that he his dealing with shattering family news. On Wednesday, a shellshocked Hastings took to social media to explain that his mother and 'best friend', Megan, had died, and he was totally devastated. 'I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heartbreak,' the said. 'Simply the day no one ever wants to come. I've lost a complete half of me. 'To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for, I thank you. 'Megsy, I thank you for everything. I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years. You had nothing, but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. 'You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum. 'You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too. 'You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been. 'Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f****** proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women and that women being my super mum! 'I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again. 'I promise to look after Jorja, Jonte, Bruce, Benny and of course little Scottie as best as I can as I know you'll be looking down keeping tabs on me! 'Go have a brew and lovely glass of wine with Nan up in heaven, you're reunited now. Smile down on us. 🫶🏼 9.6.64 / 1.7.25 Megan Megsy Harrod. Rest in love mum! I love you.❤️💔❤️🩹' Matildas legends Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr were among the high-profile people to wrap their arms around Hastings. 'Sending all my love ❤️,' Foord wrote. And Kerr said: 'Sending love, sorry to hear ❤️❤️.' With an English grandmother, Hastings — the 2029 'Man of Steel' — has played on the international sage for Great Britain. And fellow Knights star and England player Kai Pearce-Paul also sent his love. 'Thinking of you my brother ❤️ love ya 🤞🏽,' Pearce-Paul said. Roosters NRLW gun Millie Elliott said: 'I'm so sorry to hear, absolutely heartbreaking. Thinking of you and your family 🤎. Podcaster Lavender Baj said: 'Oh Jacko I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Thinking of you and the fam. Sending lots of love to you all ❤️❤️❤️.' While a family friend said: 'Sorry to hear my brother, Meg was an amazing human. Loads of memories growing up with our mums. Thinking of you and the family ❤️.' Two years ago Hastings revealed he had little to do with his famous father, Kevin, who had a stand named after him after starring for the Eastern Suburbs (later the Sydney Roosters) in the New South Wales Rugby League in the late 1970s and throughout the 80s. Kevin and Megan separated, and Kevin married an American woman. Jackson spent a brief time at the Roosters from 2014-16 but said it was uncomfortable due to his father's legacy. 'Everywhere I looked, I saw him, but in real life he was never there,' he said. He said the personal impact of his parents' breakup hit him later in life, and he called it 'traumatic'. 'I remember when it was Father's Day at school. Everyone would bring their dad into the classroom to look at the artwork and stuff. I was just sitting there on my own. Teachers would say, 'Where's your dad?' He was in America doing his own thing. 'I respect what my father did in the game but we're not close as father and son. We don't talk often .... in real life he was never there. I had a mum who was my mum and my dad.'
The Advertiser
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
'My rock, my No.1 supporter': Knights star remembers his late mum
Knights playmaker Jackson Hastings has remembered his late mum as his "rock" and "best friend" after she passed away this week. Hastings, 29, took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt tribute to his mum, Megan Harrod, after her sudden death. "I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break (sic), simply the day no one ever wants to come," Hastings wrote. "I've lost a complete half of me. "To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you. "Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years. "You had (sic) nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum." Hastings, a member of Newcastle's NRL side which has a bye this week, is the son of Sydney Roosters great Kevin Hastings but grew up mostly with his mum. The Wests Illawarra junior rose through rugby league's ranks to debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2014, and has since played for Manly and Newcastle, as well as overseas. He has previously spoken about his mother's influence on his life in podcast appearances. "You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too (sic)," Hastings added in his post. "You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been. "Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f---ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women (sic) and that women (sic) being my super mum! "I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again." Ms Harrod was understood to have been aged 61. The Knights are rallying around Hastings. After playing in Newcastle's 22-18 loss to Canberra last week, Hastings was given several days off with the rest of the NRL squad. The players were due to return to training on Friday, but Hastings will now be given extra time away. He wasn't named in Newcastle's NSW Cup side, which plays Canterbury at Broadmeadow on Saturday. The NRL team host Melbourne Storm next Saturday, July 12. Knights playmaker Jackson Hastings has remembered his late mum as his "rock" and "best friend" after she passed away this week. Hastings, 29, took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt tribute to his mum, Megan Harrod, after her sudden death. "I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break (sic), simply the day no one ever wants to come," Hastings wrote. "I've lost a complete half of me. "To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you. "Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years. "You had (sic) nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum." Hastings, a member of Newcastle's NRL side which has a bye this week, is the son of Sydney Roosters great Kevin Hastings but grew up mostly with his mum. The Wests Illawarra junior rose through rugby league's ranks to debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2014, and has since played for Manly and Newcastle, as well as overseas. He has previously spoken about his mother's influence on his life in podcast appearances. "You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too (sic)," Hastings added in his post. "You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been. "Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f---ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women (sic) and that women (sic) being my super mum! "I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again." Ms Harrod was understood to have been aged 61. The Knights are rallying around Hastings. After playing in Newcastle's 22-18 loss to Canberra last week, Hastings was given several days off with the rest of the NRL squad. The players were due to return to training on Friday, but Hastings will now be given extra time away. He wasn't named in Newcastle's NSW Cup side, which plays Canterbury at Broadmeadow on Saturday. The NRL team host Melbourne Storm next Saturday, July 12. Knights playmaker Jackson Hastings has remembered his late mum as his "rock" and "best friend" after she passed away this week. Hastings, 29, took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt tribute to his mum, Megan Harrod, after her sudden death. "I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break (sic), simply the day no one ever wants to come," Hastings wrote. "I've lost a complete half of me. "To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you. "Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years. "You had (sic) nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum." Hastings, a member of Newcastle's NRL side which has a bye this week, is the son of Sydney Roosters great Kevin Hastings but grew up mostly with his mum. The Wests Illawarra junior rose through rugby league's ranks to debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2014, and has since played for Manly and Newcastle, as well as overseas. He has previously spoken about his mother's influence on his life in podcast appearances. "You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too (sic)," Hastings added in his post. "You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been. "Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f---ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women (sic) and that women (sic) being my super mum! "I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again." Ms Harrod was understood to have been aged 61. The Knights are rallying around Hastings. After playing in Newcastle's 22-18 loss to Canberra last week, Hastings was given several days off with the rest of the NRL squad. The players were due to return to training on Friday, but Hastings will now be given extra time away. He wasn't named in Newcastle's NSW Cup side, which plays Canterbury at Broadmeadow on Saturday. The NRL team host Melbourne Storm next Saturday, July 12. Knights playmaker Jackson Hastings has remembered his late mum as his "rock" and "best friend" after she passed away this week. Hastings, 29, took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt tribute to his mum, Megan Harrod, after her sudden death. "I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break (sic), simply the day no one ever wants to come," Hastings wrote. "I've lost a complete half of me. "To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you. "Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years. "You had (sic) nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum." Hastings, a member of Newcastle's NRL side which has a bye this week, is the son of Sydney Roosters great Kevin Hastings but grew up mostly with his mum. The Wests Illawarra junior rose through rugby league's ranks to debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2014, and has since played for Manly and Newcastle, as well as overseas. He has previously spoken about his mother's influence on his life in podcast appearances. "You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too (sic)," Hastings added in his post. "You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been. "Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f---ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women (sic) and that women (sic) being my super mum! "I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again." Ms Harrod was understood to have been aged 61. The Knights are rallying around Hastings. After playing in Newcastle's 22-18 loss to Canberra last week, Hastings was given several days off with the rest of the NRL squad. The players were due to return to training on Friday, but Hastings will now be given extra time away. He wasn't named in Newcastle's NSW Cup side, which plays Canterbury at Broadmeadow on Saturday. The NRL team host Melbourne Storm next Saturday, July 12.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Devastated footy star Jackson Hastings makes a solemn promise to his mother as he mourns her in shattering post: 'I'd do anything to hug you again'
Crestfallen NRL star Jackson Hastings is mourning the death of his mother Megan, who he labelled 'my biggest fan and best friend.' Hastings, 29, posted a lengthy message via Instagram on Wednesday, where he was in disbelief at the devastating news. 'I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break, simply the day no one ever wants to come I've lost a complete half of me, the post began. 'To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you. 'Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years. 'You had nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum. 'You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too. 'You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been. 'Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so fu**ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women and that women being my super mum! I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. 'Life will never ever been the same again. 'I promise to look after Jorja, Jonte, Bruce, Benny and of course little Scottie as best as I can as I know you'll be looking down keeping tabs on me! '9-6-64 / 1-7-25 Megan Megsy Harrod, Rest in love mum! I love you.'
News.com.au
24-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Season-defining call: Cowboys switch up the halves after horror month as veteran playmaker earns Newcastle recall
Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold has made a raft of changes in a bid to fire up his underperforming team, with Tom Trbojevic to play just his sixth club game at centre after he was moved from fullback for Friday's match against the Wests Tigers. Lehi Hopoate will start in his preferred position at fullback, while Trbojevic moves to centre where he's starred for both NSW and Australia. 'I had a lot of input from the coaches, but we've got someone like Lehi there who's very good at fullback,' he said on Monday. 'I'm not unfamiliar with playing centre, I've done it before. It'll be a different challenge for me and one I'm excited for.' Speedster Jason Saab drops out of the 17 which sees Reuben Garrick push out to right wing, while Jazz Tevaga replaces Lachlan Croker at hooker and Corey Waddell comes in for the injured Haumole Olakau'atu. They face a Tigers side that has named Heath Mason at fullback in place of Jahream Bula (hamstring), with exciting youngster Latu Fainu set to partner Jarome Luai in the halves. Veteran playmaker Jackson Hastings has been brought in for just his second game of the year in place of livewire five-eighth Fletcher Sharpe who could miss the rest of the season after he suffered a lacerated kidney in Perth. It's a major loss for Newcastle given his speed around the ruck, with Hastings to get a rare chance after falling out of favour. They do get Jacob Saifiti in the middle, while powerhouse winger Greg Marzhew could also return against a Raiders side missing Hudson Young who has been rested to manage an ongoing groin issue. Nathan Cleary is a confirmed starter for Penrith after injuring his groin the day before Origin II, with the premiers welcoming back all their Blues stars against the Bulldogs who have again named Lachlan Galvin on the bench. Souths have received a triple boost with Campbell Graham, Cody Walker and Peter Mamouzelos all returning to the 17 for the trip to Brisbane to take on the Dolphins who have gone with Junior Tupou on the wing to replace Jack Bostock (ACL). The Jaxon Purdue experiment in the halves is over with the young gun returning to left centre which sees Jake Clifford return to the halves for a Cowboys side that has fallen apart defensively in recent weeks. Origin stars Reece Robson and Reuben Cotter are back on deck against a Titans side that has named Tom Weaver to replace halfback Jayden Campbell (concussion protocols). Kyle Flanagan has kept his spot at halfback for the Dragons who welcome back Jaydn Su'A and Christian Tuipulotu for their game against the Eels who get Dylan Brown back from suspension to partner Dean Hawkins in the halves. Jordan Samrani starts at right centre and Joey Lussick keeps his spot at hooker with Will Penisini and Ryley Smith suspended.
