The Newcastle Knights have announced the signing of experienced forward and two-time premiership winner Chris Heighington to the club for season 2018.
Signed on a one-year contract, Heighington made his NRL debut playing for the West Tigers in 2003 and notched up 201 NRL games before linking with the Cronulla Sharks in 2013, to continue on to 317 NRL matches this year.
An English international since 2011, Heighington has been selected in the England squad for this yearโs Rugby League World Cup in late October.
โI grew up on the Central Coast and always liked the Knights and I remember watching the 1997 and 2001 grand finals, so it just made sense,โ said Heighington.
โThere are some great young kids coming through the system and hopefully I can help out just as much off the field to see them grow as players.โ
General Manager Football Darren Mooney said Heighington will bring valuable experience to the Club.
โChris' professionalism and his knowledge of the game will be a great asset to the Knights,โ said Mooney.
โHe will be able to provide strong leadership to our young players and will be able to assist in their development both on and off the field.โ
Heighington will start with the Club following his Rugby League World Cup commitments.
Knights 2025 Player Movements
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| Taj Annan (2027), Matt Arthur (Parramatta Eels, 2025), Francis Manuleleua (Penrith Panthers, 2027), James Schiller (Canberra Raiders, 2027) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 Losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| David Armstrong (Leigh Leopards), Jed Cartwright (Hull FC), Tom Jenkins (released), Myles Martin (Canberra Raiders), Fletcher Myers (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Daniel Saifiti (The Dolphins), Enari Tuala (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Re-Signed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bradman Best (2027), Thomas Cant (2026), Mat Croker (2025), Dane Gagai (2027), Tyson Gamble (2026), Cody Hopwood (2028), Brodie Jones (2025), Dylan Lucas (2027), Jermaine McEwen (2027), Jacob Saifiti (2027) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Off Contract 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jayden Brailey, Paul Bryan, Mat Croker, Adam Elliott, Jackson Hastings, Jack Hetherington, Brodie Jones, Riley Jones, Kai Pearce-Paul, Will Pryce, Sebastian Su'a, Leo Thompson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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