{"id":21799,"date":"2026-09-16T21:38:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T21:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=21799"},"modified":"2026-09-16T21:38:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T21:38:37","slug":"these-is-the-best-news-we-could-hope-for-in-a-moment-that-has-sent-shockwaves-of-joy-through-the-valley-and-the-team-broader-community-national-rugby-league-nrl-club-newcastle-knights-head-coach-j","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/09\/16\/these-is-the-best-news-we-could-hope-for-in-a-moment-that-has-sent-shockwaves-of-joy-through-the-valley-and-the-team-broader-community-national-rugby-league-nrl-club-newcastle-knights-head-coach-j\/","title":{"rendered":"THESE IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: In a moment that has sent shockwaves of joy through the valley and The team broader community National Rugby League (NRL) Club  Newcastle knights head coach Justin Holbrook has officially confirmed that legendary Paul Harragon (\u201cThe Chief returning to the organisation _ this time not as a player but as their new senior c\u2026.see more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a053919098f6cd216e6b44e16ee806cb\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<div  id='HB_Footer_Close_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n <div id='HB_CLOSE_hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <div id='HB_OUTER_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n<div id='hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-21800\" src=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/file_000000005f248243b65ab75c249e95c4-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/file_000000005f248243b65ab75c249e95c4-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/file_000000005f248243b65ab75c249e95c4-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/file_000000005f248243b65ab75c249e95c4-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/file_000000005f248243b65ab75c249e95c4.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A huge wave of excitement would sweep through the Newcastle Knights community if club legend Paul Harragon, \u201cThe Chief,\u201d were to return to the organisation in a senior coaching or leadership role.<\/p>\n<p>Harragon remains one of the most respected figures in Knights history. He captained Newcastle to their historic 1997 premiership, the club\u2019s first major title, and continues to have a strong connection with the players and supporters.<\/p>\n<p>However, there is currently a official confirmation that Justin Holbrook has appointed Harragon as the Knights\u2019 new senior coach or senior coaching staff member. The Knights officially list Justin Holbrook as their NRL head coach, while their 2026 coaching group includes Brett White, Steven Hales and Danny Buderus as assistant coaches.<\/p>\n<p>Harragon has nevertheless remained closely involved with the club. In July 2026, he was present at McDonald Jones Stadium, presented debutant Lachlan Crouch with his Once-A-Knight Old Boys cap and addressed the team. 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