Newy 87.8 FM – The Newcastle Yowies have won the 2026 Koori Knockout women's first-grade title, defeating the Redfern All Blacks 14–6 in the final at King Park, Raymond Terrace, on Monday 5 October.
The win delivers back-to-back women's titles for the club, which claimed both the men's and women's crowns at the 2025 Knockout in Tamworth.
The men's title went to the Wiradjuri Aboriginal Rivers from Dubbo, who beat the Bourke Warriors 26–6 for their first Knockout win, earning hosting rights for 2027. The Yowies men were knocked out in round one, losing 7–6 to Dunghutti RLFC on a late field goal.
There was further success for the host club's juniors, with the Yowies under-15 girls beating the Blacktown Red Belly Warriors in their final and the under-13 boys defeating Wiradjuri Aboriginal Rivers 10–6.
The Yowies hosted the tournament on Worimi Country with the support of the Worimi community and Port Stephens Council, with around 180 teams competing and attendance of about 40,000 across the four days from 2 to 5 October.
Hunter clubs including the Newcastle All Stars, Newcastle All Blacks, Maitland United and Wanaruah Goannas also took part in the event, which dates back to 1971.
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