Robert Dillon
A sports journalist since 1986 at the Newcastle Herald and Canberra Times (four years), Robert has covered 16 seasons of NRL-level rugby league, three rugby league tours of England, Test matches, Origins, grand finals, international and Sheffield Shield cricket, Wimbledon, A-League soccer and all manner of sport at grassroots level. His stories appear across the Fairfax Media network.
Benji Marshall turns back clock as St George Illawarra Dragons beat Newcastle Knights
Robert Dillon The Dragons have climbed into the top eight and and Benji Marshall has pushed his case for a new contract in a 30-18 win against hapless Newcastle.
St George Illawarra Dragons prop Russell Packer faces Knights for first time since Newcastle stint
Robert Dillon He is one of the most controversial players in Newcastle's history despite never taking the field in red-and-blue jersey.
NRL: Newcastle Knights playing hardball with out-of-favour Akuila Uate
Robert Dillon Former Test winger Akuila Uate is so far out of favour at Newcastle that his reserve-grade purgatory extends to training sessions.
Tariq Sims completes mid-season shift from Newcastle Knights to St George Illawarra Dragons
Robert Dillon Former Newcastle captain Tariq Sims looks set to debut for the Dragons against Melbourne on Saturday after being granted an early release by Knights on Thursday.
Newcastle Knights forward Korbin Sims won't be changing his aggressive playing style
Robert Dillon He has been suspended twice in the space of four games, but Knights prop Korbin Sims sees no need to tone down his aggressive playing style.
NRL 2016: Newcastle Knights rookie Cory Denniss has had a year to remember
Robert Dillon From classroom to first grade within 12 months, it's been quite a trip for Cory Denniss.
NRL season 2016: Parramatta Eels break Newcastle Knights hearts with 20-18 win
Robert Dillon Off-contract utility back Nathan Ross was denied a match-winning try in the dying stages as the Knights suffered a heart-breaking 20-18 loss to Parramatta at Hunter Stadium on Monday night.
Newcastle Knights launch bold bid to sign Jarryd Hayne for NRL return
Robert Dillon A day after Newcastle's club-record 62-0 pounding from Cronulla at Hunter Stadium – which left them as $1.
Newcastle Knights tell NRL that fullback Dane Gagai was racially abused by fans
Robert Dillon Knights officials have referred allegations that fullback Dane Gagai was racially abused by spectators on Sunday to the NRL's integrity unit.
NRL: Cronulla Sharks hand Newcastle Knights record 62-0 thumping
Robert Dillon Sharks winger Valentine Holmes bagged four tries as Cronulla destroyed the Knights 62-0 at Hunter Stadium on Sunday.
Newcastle Knights veteran Jeremy Smith to retire from NRL at the end of 2016
Robert Dillon Premiership-winning forward Jeremy Smith is to retire at the end of the NRL season.
Trans-Tasman Test: Kangaroos forward Sam Thaiday says those who criticise Greg Inglis do so at their own peril
Robert Dillon Kangaroos veteran Sam Thaiday has urged the critics to keep providing Greg Inglis with motivational fuel in the lead-up to Friday's trans-Tasman Test against New Zealand at Hunter Stadium.
NRL season 2016: Injuries mar Manly Sea Eagles 26-10 win over Newcastle Knights
Robert Dillon Injuries to Brett Stewart and Tom Trbojevic have taken the gloss off Manly's convincing 26-10 win against Newcastle at Hunter Stadium on Monday.
Nathan Brown, Wayne Bennett in heated slanging match over NRL concussion rules
Robert Dillon Wayne Bennett and Nathan Brown have traded forthright opinions in a fiery aftermath to Brisbane's 53-0 romp against Newcastle at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Newcastle Knights coach Nathan Brown says rival NRL clubs break concussion rules
Robert Dillon Almost a year to the day after concussion rules were tightened, Newcastle coach Nathan Brown says NRL rivals are making a mockery of it and that his club is being punished for following it.
Devastating Brisbane Broncos humiliate Newcastle Knights with 10-try showpiece
Robert Dillon Having already conceded more points than any other team in the NRL, the Knights were outclassed by the competition leaders, who ran in 10 tries in front of a buoyant crowd of 30,394.
Newcastle Knights edge Wests Tigers to claim first win of NRL season
Robert Dillon Newcastle scored their first win under coach Nathan Brown – and ended a 231-day winless run – with a gripping 18-16 triumph over Wests Tigers at Hunter Stadium on Sunday.
Newcastle Knights forward Robbie Rochow breaks arm in freak training mishap
Robert Dillon Robbie Rochow's decision to defer contract offers may have backfired after the in-form Newcastle forward fractured his right arm in a training-pitch mishap.
Newcastle Knights look to future not past against South Sydney
Robert Dillon They are the only team Newcastle have not beaten in the past four years and they have racked up 102 points in their past two meetings.
Newcastle Knights recruit Trent Hodkinson adopts new mindset for 2016 NRL season
Robert Dillon For Trent Hodkinson, it's a whole new ball game. At his previous clubs, Manly and Canterbury, the NSW Origin halfback was surrounded by superstar players and high expectations.
