Jacob Saifiti

Jacob Saifiti will not return to the field this season after copping a lengthy ban for an ugly shoulder charge.

Newcastle will be sweating on scan results after the veteran forward limped off against the Dolphins.

Andrew Johns believes coach Laurie Daley could spring a late change ahead of Wednesday night's series opener.

Newcastle were well and truly out of the game late in the second half but they were still trying to seek an advantage.

Jacob Saifiti has agreed to a new three-year deal, taking one of the NRL's most in demand forwards off the open market.

Jacob Saifiti could have a case to answer for his big hit on Marcelo Montoya, however one legend is in his corner.

Canberra youngster Hohepa Puru failed a head injury assessment after this brutal moment early in the Knights-Raiders final.

Team of the Week: One of the Broncos' biggest weapons is going under the radar as Kevin Walters' men build their premiership case.

Jacob Saifiti is facing a long stint on the sidelines after the match review committee deemed his high shot "reckless".

Newcastle could be without Jacob Saifiti for an extended period after he cleaned up an opponent in his team's win.