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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nine star Danika Mason shows off her fit figure in activewear as she takes a run in Centennial Park - after blow to her long-distance romance with rugby player Liam Knight
Danika Mason was getting her sweat on as she took a run on Tuesday. The Channel Nine presenter stripped down into skin-tight activewear as she enjoyed a day out at Sydney 's Centennial Park. The 34-year-old paired a grey top with black leggings and sneakers, her toned midriff on display. She appeared to go makeup-free for the outing, pulling her brunette locks back in a ponytail. Danika ran with her headphones in, perhaps listening to music, before taking a phone call by her car. A sheen of sweat over her skin suggested she exerted some energy during the high-octane run. Danika and her boyfriend Liam Knight have been living apart from each other for the past five months. They could now be set to reside on opposite sides of the world for another year. Knight, who signed a deal to join Super League club Hull FC back in March, has now been rewarded for his excellent form at the start of the 2025 season with a 12-month contract extension. While it is exciting news for Knight, who moved to play for the British outfit ahead of the 2025 season, it means the couple will have to continue their long-distance relationship, with Mason based 17,000km away in Australia. Knight, who hails from Alice Springs, was released by the Canterbury Bulldogs last year, after playing just two matches for the club during the 2024 season. But since his arrival at Hull FC, Knight has impressed, making 10 appearances for the club, and had initially planned to spend around seven months in the United Kingdom. The 30-year-old, who has grown to become a fan favourite at the Yorkshire-based outfit, has now spoken of his delight at putting pen to paper on the new deal. 'I'm stoked to be staying here – I really love this club and I'm really excited to see what we can keep building over the next 12 months,' he told the club's website. 'I've really fallen in love with the fans and the atmosphere, both home and away – they're so dedicated. I love the playing group we have here and the coaching staff too – it's a fun place to come to work and that's being reflected in our performances.' Mason and Knight went public with their relationship back in 2024. The footy star took to social media to publish a loved-up snap of the couple embracing, while writing: 'My life's good.' The pair have since jetted around the world together, with Mason flying to London to spend some time with her beau in October, before also travelling to Rome and Paris. Mason began dating the footy star after calling off her marriage to Todd Liubinskas. The Wide World of Sports presenter, who recently replaced Alex Cullen on Nine's Today Show, was due to tie the knot in October of last year, but cancelled the ceremony, which was due to be held at the Greystone Estate in NSW's Hunter Valley.
News.com.au
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Danika Mason romantic getaway after heartbreaking twist with rugby league boyfriend Liam Knight
Channel 9 sports presenter Danika Mason has taken leave to head to Singapore for a romantic getaway following news that her rugby league star boyfriend will spend the next 12 months on the other side of the world. Mason's partner, Liam Knight, signed a deal to join Super League club Hull FC back in March, which was set to expire at the end of the 2025 season. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. However, after setting the league alight since making the move from Australia, the 30-year-old was rewarded with a new 12-month contract earlier this week. While it shows Knight is thriving in his career abroad, it means the front rower will continue to be more than 17,000km away from the Wide World of Sports host, who recently replaced Alex Cullen on Nine's Today Show. So with the pair's long-distance relationship extending for another year, they have both decided to utilise a break in Knight's schedule – with Hull FC on a bye this weekend – to spend together in Singapore to celebrate Mason's birthday. The pair have posted various snaps of their holiday abroad, with Mason first sharing an image from the Tanjong Beach Club with the caption: 'Out of office'. While Knight shared a heartfelt post dedicated to Mason for her birthday, with a carousel of images of the pair together. 'Happy birthday to my best friend,' the front-rower wrote. 'I love doing life with you. Many more adventures to come.' Liam Knight pens new 12 month deal with Hull FC Knight, who hails from Alice Springs, was released by the Canterbury Bulldogs last year, after playing just two matches for the club in 2024. He was quickly snapped up by Hull ahead of the 2025 season where he has gone from strength to strength. Knight was originally set to spend seven months in the UK playing for Hull. But after becoming a fan favourite and one of the club's most consistent players, he penned a new 12-month deal earlier this week. 'I'm stoked to be staying here – I really love this club and I'm really excited to see what we can keep building over the next 12 months,' Knight told the club's website announcing the news of his re-signing. 'I've really fallen in love with the fans and the atmosphere, both home and away – they're so dedicated. I love the playing group we have here and the coaching staff too – it's a fun place to come to work and that's being reflected in our performances.' While Knight's career is thriving, it is a tough blow to his budding relationship with Mason. The couple's relationship became the talk of the rugby league world last year after Mason split with fiancee Todd Liubinskas in 2023 and called off their wedding, just weeks before they were set to get married. The exact reason for the couple's split remains unclear and became a topic of much speculation among footy and media insiders, with the party line being that it was due to a breakdown in trust. Mason was first pictured on a date with Knight at The Butler restaurant in Sydney's Potts Point in February 2024 before the pair confirmed they were together on Instagram in July. Knight posted a loved-up snap of the pair embracing with the caption: 'My life's good.' And while it is undoubtedly hard for them to be apart for another year, Knight revealed his move to Hull has helped him rediscover his love for rugby league. 'It's been a real ride so far – I got off the plane in March and jumped straight into it,' Knight said. 'I didn't have much of a pre-season, so the first few weeks were about building some fitness, and I feel like I've been building week to week and contributing to the team. 'I had a couple of tough years back home in regards to injury, so coming over to England was a bit of a clean slate for me. I've really found my love for the sport again, so this move has been a massive blessing for me.'
Daily Mail
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Blow for Nine star Danika Mason as her long-distance boyfriend makes a huge call
Channel Nine presenter Dannika Mason and her boyfriend Liam Knight have been living apart from each other for the past five months, but they could now be set to reside on opposite sides of the world for another year. It comes as Knight, who signed a deal to join Super League club Hull FC back in March, has now been rewarded for his excellent form at the start of the 2025 season with a 12-month contract extension. While it is exciting news for Knight, who moved to play for the British outfit ahead of the 2025 season, it means the couple will have to continue their long-distance relationship, with Mason based 17,000km away in Australia. Knight was released by the Canterbury Bulldogs last year, after playing just two matches for the club during the 2024 season. The prop forward joined up with Hull FC ahead of the 2025 season and has since made 10 appearances with the Super League outfit. It had been understood that Knight was initially due to spend around seven months with the footy club. But Knight has grown to become a fan favourite at the British outfit. 'I'm stoked to be staying here – I really love this club and I'm really excited to see what we can keep building over the next 12 months,' he told the club's website. 'I've really fallen in love with the fans and the atmosphere, both home and away – they're so dedicated. I love the playing group we have here and the coaching staff too – it's a fun place to come to work and that's being reflected in our performances.' Mason and Knight went public with their relationship back in 2024, after the footy star took to social media to publish a loved-up snap of the couple embracing, while writing: 'My life's good.' The pair have since jetted around the world together, with Mason flying to London to spend some time with her beau in October, before also travelling to Rome and Paris. Mason began dating the footy star after calling off her marriage to Todd Liubinskas. The Wide World of Sports presenter, who recently replaced Alex Cullen on Nine's Today Show, was due to tie the knot in October of last year, but cancelled the ceremony, which was due to be held at the Greystone Estate in NSW's Hunter Valley. Mason began working for Nine as an intern before landing a job as an Olympic logger back in 2012. Mason, who began working for Nine as an intern before landing a job as an Olympic logger back in 2012, recently took over from Alex Cullen on Nine's Today Show She has also worked on Nine's NRL coverage and has fronted the outlet's coverage of the Australian Open. However, Mason and Knight are committed to staying together despite the distance. Knight, meanwhile, opened up on his rugby league journey, revealing that he has rediscovered his love for the sport since joining up with Hull. 'It's been a real ride so far – I got off the plane in March and jumped straight into it,' he explained. 'I didn't have much of a pre-season so the first few weeks were about building some fitness, and I feel like I've been building week to week and contributing to the team.' 'I had a couple of tough years back home in regards to injury, so coming over to England was a bit of a clean slate for me. I've really found my love for the sport again so this move has been a massive blessing for me.'
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hull FC reach Liam Knight contract verdict as huge retention coup delivered
Hull FC have extended the contract of prop forward Liam Knight, fending off competition from at least one Super League rival to re-sign the player. Hull, namely head coach John Cartwright, have made no secret of their desire to keep Knight after reports from Hull Live. This outlet first reported back in April the club's intention to offer the prop, who arrived back in February on a contract until the end of the current season, a new deal, with that deal now understood to be completed. Advertisement Fellow Super League club Warrington Wolves were also interested in the player, with head coach Sam Burgess, a former teammate of Knight at South Sydney Rabbitohs, admitting so in a recent press conference. However, Hull Live understands it's the Black and Whites who have secured the Aussie's future, with the 30-year-old, who turns 31 next January, ever present for Cartwright's side since joining the club. READ MORE: Hull FC's State of Origin remit as John Cartwright makes exciting damage verdict READ MORE: Hull KR's unlikely boost as treble hopes strengthen while doing nothing Landing a firm piece of retention, Hull have agreed terms with the front rower, who has impressed since arriving from Australia three months ago. To date, Knight has 13 Hull appearances to his name, with the player now set to ply his trade in the black and white once again next year. Advertisement Knight's new deal comes off the back of an expected quota player extension, as first reported by Hull Live this month. Currently, clubs are allowed to use seven spots for quota players. However, the understanding is that the limit will be extended to at least eight players next season with the potential still for more. Hull had seven players already signed up for 2026, including new signing James Bell, with the extension allowing them to keep Knight. The quota limit could yet be extended further, but clubs are still awaiting confirmation from the RFL on the stance for their 2026 allowance, a frustrating process for all. However, it's expected that the allowance will be confirmed soon, with Hull wasting no more time in tying down one of their most impressive new signings. As well as Knight and Bell, they have Jed Cartwright, Cade Cust, Herman Ese'ese, Jordan Rapana, and Aidan Sezer all on their quota limit next year. Ligi Sao too is out of contract. However, the player naturally needs to complete his rehab from a cruel season-ending knee injury and show his capacity to still play at this level before any decision is made on his future – pending the outcome of the quota extensions. He is understood to be making good progress.
News.com.au
05-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Ex-NRL star red carded after BRUTAL hit
NRL: Hull FC prop Liam Knight was sent off for a brutal shoulder charge in the Super League.
