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The Advertiser
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
O'Brien hits out at booing Knights fans before comeback
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has hit out fans who booed the Knights at halftime, before the same supporters cheered his side off following a 26-22 golden-point win over Manly. Staring down the barrel of a ninth loss in 11 games, the Knights produced their biggest comeback in 18 years to sink the Sea Eagles at McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday night. It came after the team were booed from the field after trailing 16-0 at halftime, in a match where Manly looked set to run away with a big victory. O'Brien admitted afterwards he had been hurt by the response of fans, and claimed the win was the best he had been part of in his five-and-a-half-seasons in Newcastle. "It's really disappointing," O'Brien said. "For people to boo that, they don't know anything about rugby league. And they're probably the ones who cheered at the end. "The first half we defended our hearts out. There is a really young footy team there against a very good opposition. "I thought we were excellent in the first half ... I know people are disappointed, but they're trying their backsides off." Thursday night marked the seventh time in 14 games this season Newcastle had entered the break scoreless. Knights great Andrew Johns labelled it "hard to watch" in the Nine Network's commentary, as Newcastle coughed up error after error. But they looked a different side after the break, as Dane Gagai turned back the clock and Fletcher Sharpe and Kai Pearce Paul were immense. Kalyn Ponga also delivered when it mattered most, claiming the match-winning try early in extra time. With Lehi Hopoate concussed early and Tommy Talau also spending time off for a HIA, Newcastle got at a Sea Eagles side who had two second-rowers in the centres. Newcastle went from 16-0 down to 16-16 in the space of 18 second-half minutes, with two of the tries coming from long distance and another a Jack Cogger bomb. Manly appeared to have control of the game back when Clayton Faulalo burst through the middle of the field and fellow winger Talau crossed next play. But the Knights levelled the scores with five minutes to play when Pearce Paul found space on the right edge and Sharpe had his second. Ponga then had the match winner in the Knights' first set of golden point when he put up a bomb, Fletcher Hunt batted it back and the Knights No.1 followed the play to score. Manly had looked an entirely different team in the first half, with their forward pack rolling against a Knights middle who lost Tyson Frizell to concussion. Haumole Olakau'atu was an ever-present and scored on try, while makeshift full Tolu Koula was also causing havoc. But after the second-half collapse, the Sea Eagles' halves missed a chance to win the match in the final minute of regulation time. With Daly Cherry-Evans set up for the field-goal shot, Newcastle's kick pressure prompted him to pass off to Luke Brooks who sent his effort wide from 40 metres out. A Cherry-Evans field goal would have been something of a statement, with questions still surrounding his spot in Queensland's team for State of Origin II. But instead it was kick pressure from Ponga on Brooks that crucial, before the Knights star's winning play. "We weren't consistent in that second half," Cherry-Evans said. "Whether it was from errors, we allowed a lot of points in through defence. We missed a lot of tackle, we allowed offloads. "We had a few errors off our kicking game, there were a lot of things that went wrong." Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has hit out fans who booed the Knights at halftime, before the same supporters cheered his side off following a 26-22 golden-point win over Manly. Staring down the barrel of a ninth loss in 11 games, the Knights produced their biggest comeback in 18 years to sink the Sea Eagles at McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday night. It came after the team were booed from the field after trailing 16-0 at halftime, in a match where Manly looked set to run away with a big victory. O'Brien admitted afterwards he had been hurt by the response of fans, and claimed the win was the best he had been part of in his five-and-a-half-seasons in Newcastle. "It's really disappointing," O'Brien said. "For people to boo that, they don't know anything about rugby league. And they're probably the ones who cheered at the end. "The first half we defended our hearts out. There is a really young footy team there against a very good opposition. "I thought we were excellent in the first half ... I know people are disappointed, but they're trying their backsides off." Thursday night marked the seventh time in 14 games this season Newcastle had entered the break scoreless. Knights great Andrew Johns labelled it "hard to watch" in the Nine Network's commentary, as Newcastle coughed up error after error. But they looked a different side after the break, as Dane Gagai turned back the clock and Fletcher Sharpe and Kai Pearce Paul were immense. Kalyn Ponga also delivered when it mattered most, claiming the match-winning try early in extra time. With Lehi Hopoate concussed early and Tommy Talau also spending time off for a HIA, Newcastle got at a Sea Eagles side who had two second-rowers in the centres. Newcastle went from 16-0 down to 16-16 in the space of 18 second-half minutes, with two of the tries coming from long distance and another a Jack Cogger bomb. Manly appeared to have control of the game back when Clayton Faulalo burst through the middle of the field and fellow winger Talau crossed next play. But the Knights levelled the scores with five minutes to play when Pearce Paul found space on the right edge and Sharpe had his second. Ponga then had the match winner in the Knights' first set of golden point when he put up a bomb, Fletcher Hunt batted it back and the Knights No.1 followed the play to score. Manly had looked an entirely different team in the first half, with their forward pack rolling against a Knights middle who lost Tyson Frizell to concussion. Haumole Olakau'atu was an ever-present and scored on try, while makeshift full Tolu Koula was also causing havoc. But after the second-half collapse, the Sea Eagles' halves missed a chance to win the match in the final minute of regulation time. With Daly Cherry-Evans set up for the field-goal shot, Newcastle's kick pressure prompted him to pass off to Luke Brooks who sent his effort wide from 40 metres out. A Cherry-Evans field goal would have been something of a statement, with questions still surrounding his spot in Queensland's team for State of Origin II. But instead it was kick pressure from Ponga on Brooks that crucial, before the Knights star's winning play. "We weren't consistent in that second half," Cherry-Evans said. "Whether it was from errors, we allowed a lot of points in through defence. We missed a lot of tackle, we allowed offloads. "We had a few errors off our kicking game, there were a lot of things that went wrong." Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has hit out fans who booed the Knights at halftime, before the same supporters cheered his side off following a 26-22 golden-point win over Manly. Staring down the barrel of a ninth loss in 11 games, the Knights produced their biggest comeback in 18 years to sink the Sea Eagles at McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday night. It came after the team were booed from the field after trailing 16-0 at halftime, in a match where Manly looked set to run away with a big victory. O'Brien admitted afterwards he had been hurt by the response of fans, and claimed the win was the best he had been part of in his five-and-a-half-seasons in Newcastle. "It's really disappointing," O'Brien said. "For people to boo that, they don't know anything about rugby league. And they're probably the ones who cheered at the end. "The first half we defended our hearts out. There is a really young footy team there against a very good opposition. "I thought we were excellent in the first half ... I know people are disappointed, but they're trying their backsides off." Thursday night marked the seventh time in 14 games this season Newcastle had entered the break scoreless. Knights great Andrew Johns labelled it "hard to watch" in the Nine Network's commentary, as Newcastle coughed up error after error. But they looked a different side after the break, as Dane Gagai turned back the clock and Fletcher Sharpe and Kai Pearce Paul were immense. Kalyn Ponga also delivered when it mattered most, claiming the match-winning try early in extra time. With Lehi Hopoate concussed early and Tommy Talau also spending time off for a HIA, Newcastle got at a Sea Eagles side who had two second-rowers in the centres. Newcastle went from 16-0 down to 16-16 in the space of 18 second-half minutes, with two of the tries coming from long distance and another a Jack Cogger bomb. Manly appeared to have control of the game back when Clayton Faulalo burst through the middle of the field and fellow winger Talau crossed next play. But the Knights levelled the scores with five minutes to play when Pearce Paul found space on the right edge and Sharpe had his second. Ponga then had the match winner in the Knights' first set of golden point when he put up a bomb, Fletcher Hunt batted it back and the Knights No.1 followed the play to score. Manly had looked an entirely different team in the first half, with their forward pack rolling against a Knights middle who lost Tyson Frizell to concussion. Haumole Olakau'atu was an ever-present and scored on try, while makeshift full Tolu Koula was also causing havoc. But after the second-half collapse, the Sea Eagles' halves missed a chance to win the match in the final minute of regulation time. With Daly Cherry-Evans set up for the field-goal shot, Newcastle's kick pressure prompted him to pass off to Luke Brooks who sent his effort wide from 40 metres out. A Cherry-Evans field goal would have been something of a statement, with questions still surrounding his spot in Queensland's team for State of Origin II. But instead it was kick pressure from Ponga on Brooks that crucial, before the Knights star's winning play. "We weren't consistent in that second half," Cherry-Evans said. "Whether it was from errors, we allowed a lot of points in through defence. We missed a lot of tackle, we allowed offloads. "We had a few errors off our kicking game, there were a lot of things that went wrong."
News.com.au
7 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
O'Brien unsure on Ponga post-Origin
NRL: Newcastle Knights coach Adam O'Brien is unsure if Kalyn Ponga will back up following QLD's Origin 1 defeat.
Malaysian Reserve
22-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Jippi Unveils Interactive AR Bitcoin Learning Experience at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas
Jippi partners with six leading Bitcoin Companies, sponsoring custom in-game 'Beasts' to captivate 30,000 attendees through gamified education and Bitcoin prizes. AUSTIN, Texas, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jippi, a pioneering mobile augmented reality (AR) game developer, is set to transform Bitcoin education with the launch of its flagship game at the Bitcoin Conference 2025, held at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas from May 27-29. In collaboration with six leading Bitcoin companies—Bitcoin Well, Beyond The Checkout, Bitcoin Trading Cards, Geyser, SHAmory, and 21M Communications—Jippi introduces an innovative blend of outdoor adventure, Bitcoin rewards, and gamified financial education designed to captivate. At the Bitcoin Conference, Jippi's six partners have sponsored custom 'Bitcoin Beasts' tied to specific locations around The Venetian. Each sponsored Beast offers players exclusive rewards and trivia, transforming brand interactions into immersive, non-intrusive experiences. With an expected attendance of over 30,000 at the conference, sponsors gain unparalleled exposure to a tech-savvy, Bitcoin-centric audience. Players will be rewarded 1k sats for each catch, making the total reward for catching them all 6k sats. Jippi is redefining how young adults engage with Bitcoin by combining the thrill of location-based AR gameplay, reminiscent of Pokémon GO, with real-world Bitcoin rewards (sats) and bite-sized lessons on sound money principles. Players explore real-world locations to hunt digital creatures called Bitcoin Beasts, answering Bitcoin-related trivia to capture them and earn sats, the smallest unit of Bitcoin. The game's seamless integration of education and entertainment makes learning about Bitcoin fun, accessible, and rewarding. 'We're meeting Gen Z where they are—90% play mobile games, and 70% expect rewards for their time,' said Oliver Porter, Founder and CEO of Jippi. 'Jippi backdoors Bitcoin education through an immersive, reward-driven experience while offering our partners a unique branding opportunity. It's a win-win for players, sponsors, and the Bitcoin ecosystem.''Jippi's mission to gamify Bitcoin education is a game-changer for onboarding the next generation,' said Adam O'Brien, CEO of Bitcoin Well, a leading automatic self-custody Bitcoin platform and 'Beast' sponsor. 'Their AR game makes learning about Bitcoin intuitive and engaging, aligning perfectly with our vision of financial empowerment. From a branding perspective, partnering with Jippi to engage and acquire new customers is a no brainer' In March 2025, Jippi clinched the top prize in PlebLab's prestigious Top Builder competition, a three-month hackathon designed to spotlight innovative Bitcoin startups. Backed by over a year of development, on-site surveys, and university testing, Jippi is a leading innovator in the Bitcoin industry looking to onboard the next generation. Jippi invites brands, investors, and media to explore sponsorship and investment opportunities. Users can visit Jippi's Partnerships Page for sponsorship details or Jippi's Timestamp Page for investment inquiries. For media inquiries, users can contact Phil@ About Jippi Jippi is a mobile AR gaming company dedicated to making Bitcoin education accessible and engaging. By combining location-based gameplay with Bitcoin rewards and financial literacy, Jippi empowers the next generation to embrace sound money principles. Learn more at Bitcoin Beast Sponsors: Beast #1 – Bitcoin Well – All bitcoin bought at Bitcoin Well are delivered directly to your personal bitcoin wallet. Your Bitcoin Well account gives you the convenience of modern banking, with the benefits of bitcoin. Join the platform that enables independence at About Bitcoin Trading Cards Beast #2 – Bitcoin Trading Cards – Bitcoin Trading Cards is bringing bitcoin to the masses one pack at a time, making your bitcoin journey fun and exciting for everyone. About Beyond The Checkout Beast #3 – Beyond The Checkout – Beyond The Checkout transforms everyday products into Bitcoin-powered experiences — rewarding customers, collecting real-time insights, and redefining post-purchase engagement. About Geyser Beast #4 – Geyser – Geyser is a Bitcoin-native crowdfunding platform enabling grassroots projects to raise funds via Lightning, globally and permissionlessly. About SHAmory Beast #5 – SHAmory – We make Bitcoin fun for all ages! Explore our bitcoin games, books, and more today at About 21M Communications Beast #6 – 21 Communications helps Bitcoin companies get the media attention they deserve. As a Bitcoin-only PR Agency, 21M Comms believes Bitcoin is imperative and is committed to supporting the companies that are advancing the mission. About Bitcoin Conference 2025 The Bitcoin Conference is the world's largest gathering of Bitcoin enthusiasts, industry leaders, and innovators. Held annually, it showcases cutting-edge developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem. For more information, users can visit ContactFounder & CEOPhil21M Communicationsphil@ Photo –
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jippi Unveils Interactive AR Bitcoin Learning Experience at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas
Jippi partners with six leading Bitcoin Companies, sponsoring custom in-game "Beasts" to captivate 30,000 attendees through gamified education and Bitcoin prizes. AUSTIN, Texas, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jippi, a pioneering mobile augmented reality (AR) game developer, is set to transform Bitcoin education with the launch of its flagship game at the Bitcoin Conference 2025, held at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas from May 27-29. In collaboration with six leading Bitcoin companies—Bitcoin Well, Beyond The Checkout, Bitcoin Trading Cards, Geyser, SHAmory, and 21M Communications—Jippi introduces an innovative blend of outdoor adventure, Bitcoin rewards, and gamified financial education designed to captivate. At the Bitcoin Conference, Jippi's six partners have sponsored custom "Bitcoin Beasts" tied to specific locations around The Venetian. Each sponsored Beast offers players exclusive rewards and trivia, transforming brand interactions into immersive, non-intrusive experiences. With an expected attendance of over 30,000 at the conference, sponsors gain unparalleled exposure to a tech-savvy, Bitcoin-centric audience. Players will be rewarded 1k sats for each catch, making the total reward for catching them all 6k sats. Jippi is redefining how young adults engage with Bitcoin by combining the thrill of location-based AR gameplay, reminiscent of Pokémon GO, with real-world Bitcoin rewards (sats) and bite-sized lessons on sound money principles. Players explore real-world locations to hunt digital creatures called Bitcoin Beasts, answering Bitcoin-related trivia to capture them and earn sats, the smallest unit of Bitcoin. The game's seamless integration of education and entertainment makes learning about Bitcoin fun, accessible, and rewarding. "We're meeting Gen Z where they are—90% play mobile games, and 70% expect rewards for their time," said Oliver Porter, Founder and CEO of Jippi. "Jippi backdoors Bitcoin education through an immersive, reward-driven experience while offering our partners a unique branding opportunity. It's a win-win for players, sponsors, and the Bitcoin ecosystem.""Jippi's mission to gamify Bitcoin education is a game-changer for onboarding the next generation," said Adam O'Brien, CEO of Bitcoin Well, a leading automatic self-custody Bitcoin platform and "Beast" sponsor. "Their AR game makes learning about Bitcoin intuitive and engaging, aligning perfectly with our vision of financial empowerment. From a branding perspective, partnering with Jippi to engage and acquire new customers is a no brainer" In March 2025, Jippi clinched the top prize in PlebLab's prestigious Top Builder competition, a three-month hackathon designed to spotlight innovative Bitcoin startups. Backed by over a year of development, on-site surveys, and university testing, Jippi is a leading innovator in the Bitcoin industry looking to onboard the next generation. Jippi invites brands, investors, and media to explore sponsorship and investment opportunities. Users can visit Jippi's Partnerships Page for sponsorship details or Jippi's Timestamp Page for investment inquiries. For media inquiries, users can contact Phil@ About Jippi Jippi is a mobile AR gaming company dedicated to making Bitcoin education accessible and engaging. By combining location-based gameplay with Bitcoin rewards and financial literacy, Jippi empowers the next generation to embrace sound money principles. Learn more at Bitcoin Beast Sponsors: Beast #1 - Bitcoin Well - All bitcoin bought at Bitcoin Well are delivered directly to your personal bitcoin wallet. Your Bitcoin Well account gives you the convenience of modern banking, with the benefits of bitcoin. Join the platform that enables independence at About Bitcoin Trading Cards Beast #2 - Bitcoin Trading Cards - Bitcoin Trading Cards is bringing bitcoin to the masses one pack at a time, making your bitcoin journey fun and exciting for everyone. About Beyond The Checkout Beast #3 - Beyond The Checkout - Beyond The Checkout transforms everyday products into Bitcoin-powered experiences — rewarding customers, collecting real-time insights, and redefining post-purchase engagement. About Geyser Beast #4 - Geyser - Geyser is a Bitcoin-native crowdfunding platform enabling grassroots projects to raise funds via Lightning, globally and permissionlessly. About SHAmory Beast #5 - SHAmory - We make Bitcoin fun for all ages! Explore our bitcoin games, books, and more today at About 21M Communications Beast #6 - 21 Communications helps Bitcoin companies get the media attention they deserve. As a Bitcoin-only PR Agency, 21M Comms believes Bitcoin is imperative and is committed to supporting the companies that are advancing the mission. About Bitcoin Conference 2025 The Bitcoin Conference is the world's largest gathering of Bitcoin enthusiasts, industry leaders, and innovators. Held annually, it showcases cutting-edge developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem. For more information, users can visit ContactFounder & CEOPhil21M Communicationsphil@ Photo - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Jippi Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Sydney Morning Herald
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Blues enforcer was sent off for ‘thug act' in 2022. He knew things had to change
If that comes across as a brutally honest self-assessment, he clarifies by explaining: 'If someone said, 'You elbowed someone in the head', it doesn't sound good. 'It wasn't something that was pre-planned or anything like that. It was just something that just went horribly wrong. I don't know how it happened.' But it wasn't just the judiciary verdict, nor the public backlash, that was the catalyst for change. Barnett had already reached the conclusion that he was capable of more than he had shown in seven seasons and 100-plus games for Newcastle. 'It wasn't that moment that was a turning point for me,' he said. 'It was more or so just a combination of where I was going, where I was at. I just knew I had more to offer.' A two-time Knights player of the year, Barnett assumed he would see out his days in the blue and red. That changed early in 2022 – before the send-off – when he fell out with coach Adam O'Brien and was given permission to negotiate with rival clubs. 'To be fair, I wouldn't have left,' the Wingham Tigers junior said. 'I would have stayed there. I mean, we're planning to move back to Newcastle and live when my footy is over. 'But it wasn't just my decision to leave. The club was really happy for me to leave as well, which was good for me. I'm glad it happened.' Barnett's former coach Nathan Brown wasted no time in signing him to a three-year deal with the Warriors, only for Brown to be replaced by Andrew Webster before Barnett had even booked flights to cross the Tasman. However, Webster has proven the perfect mentor, switching Barnett from edge forward to the front row, promoting him to co-captain and harnessing the fire that cost him 12 games in suspensions at the Knights. 'Webby's been great for me, and so has the move over here [New Zealand],' Barnett said. 'I think I needed to get out of my comfort zone. It's good being able to separate my home life and my footy life, and I believe I've matured as a player and as a person. 'I'm just in a happy place at the Warriors and, obviously, I've taken my game to another level.' Far from being out of sight and out of mind, the new, improved Barnett was gaining admirers on this side of the ditch, too. He was named as a standby player for NSW in last year's Origin series opener, which meant he missed the birth of his second son, Zane. That sacrifice paid dividends when he made his debut in game three, helping the Blues win the series decider. For good measure, he played three Tests for the Kangaroos at the end of last season in their successful Pacific Championships campaign. Named alongside Payne Haas in the front row for Origin I at Suncorp Stadium next week, the 31-year-old admits he 'probably did give up' on getting a crack at representative football. Indeed, after two bouts of major neck surgery, he feels blessed to be playing at all. Now, after living his dream with NSW and the Kangaroos, he wants to do likewise with the Warriors, who are flying high in second spot on the NRL ladder. 'Obviously we haven't won a premiership, so it'd be massive,' he said. 'It's everyone's goal who plays rugby league. But we've got a long way to go before we even think about that. We're only 11 games into the season. Loading 'Our first goal is playing our best footy and doing it for a consistent period of time. Hopefully one day that leads to something good. 'Over in New Zealand, they love their footy; they absolutely live and breathe it. They want their premiership, and if they did, it'd be a whole country thing; it wouldn't just be an Auckland thing. 'It would be pretty special to win one for a whole country.'
