The Newcastle Knights reach their first NRL grand final since 2001 after a match highlighted by an attacking moment from Sandon Smith. Smith takes an intercept and runs the length of the field, triggering major celebrations in the stadium.
All three outlets describe the try as a turning point that lifts Newcastle into the decider. They also note the emotional impact of the win, framed around the Knights’ long gap since their last grand final appearance in 2001. The reporting is broadly consistent about the sequence of events—Smith’s intercept, the run, and the ensuing crowd reaction—while providing limited additional detail beyond the result and the significance of the milestone.
The outlets do not present materially different angles on the key incident; their emphasis remains on the same play and the broader context of Newcastle’s return to the grand final stage.
