Justin Holbrook
AustraliacoachMaleb. 19746.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Justin Holbrook is an accomplished Australian rugby league coach, currently serving as an assistant coach for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL. With a successful coaching career that includes a premiership win with the Gold Coast Titans, Holbrook is recognized for his innovative strategies and player development expertise. His name has surfaced as a contender for the head coach role of the new Perth Bears expansion team, reflecting his standing as a respected figure in the rugby league landscape.
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Justin Holbrook is praised for leading Newcastle to the grand final after a tough season.
Cleary’s leg broken, then 12-man Newcastle break Penrith heartsAustralia· 2026-09-27
Justin Holbrook is the Newcastle coach who commented on Nathan Cleary's benching.
Penrith Panthers and Newcastle Knights scores, odds, how to watch, team lists, Nathan Cleary and Kalyn Ponga newsAustralia· 2026-09-27Justin Holbrook is the Knights coach who is praised for the team's turnaround.
Cleary is aiming to do a Cronk. But have Panthers already clinched the ultimate prize?Australia· 2026-09-26
Justin Holbrook is the coach who discussed leadership with Kalyn Ponga during the pre-season program.
Why Kalyn Ponga is ready to lead the Newcastle Knights to glory ahead of preliminary finals clash against Penrith PanthersAustralia· 2026-09-25
Under Justin Holbrook, the Knights have produced the egg without needing the chicken.
Newcastle Knights’ rise from wooden spoon to preliminary final is remarkable. But the Penrith Panthers are the big winnersAustralia· 2026-09-21
Justin Holbrook's Knights will now return across the Tasman after their victory.
Warriors v Knights: NRL campaign ends in straight sets as attack fails to fire at Eden Park
New Zealand· 2026-09-20
Holbrook expressed satisfaction with his team's performance despite the controversial calls.
Warriors v Knights: Coach Andrew Webster slams officials after controversial NRL finals defeat to NewcastleNew Zealand· 2026-09-20
Knights coach Justin Holbrook became frustrated with the grilling from journalists about the contentious calls.
Newcastle Knights march on after dubious decision cruels New Zealand WarriorsAustralia· 2026-09-20
Pressed on that comment, Ponga said on Tuesday: 'You hear the playing group reflects your coach, and I believe that’s true.'
Kalyn Ponga shares recovery insight ahead of NRL preliminary finalsAustralia· 2026-09-16Knights coach Justin Holbrook says the edge forward will be given until kick-off to prove his fitness.
Warriors v Knights: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in line to return for sold-out semi-finalNew Zealand· 2026-09-15
Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook thought 'common sense prevailed' with the decision regarding the try.
South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett wants bunker gone after Alex Johnston ruled to have knocked on against KnightsAustralia· 2026-09-11
Justin Holbrook is surely now a firm favourite to claim Dally M coach of the year honours after taking last year’s wooden spooners to the brink of a finals return.
Inside Newcastle Knights rise from wooden spoon to finals under Justin HolbrookAustralia· 2026-08-03
Justin Holbrook is the Knights NRL coach who was asked about the incident involving Asu Kepaoa.
NZ NRL player Asu Kepaoa sent off for alleged homophobic slur in reserves matchNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
Justin Holbrook, the man who replaced O’Brien at Newcastle, spent time as a Roosters assistant.
It takes a special person to be an NRL coach. So why do they do it?Australia· 2026-03-06
Newcastle looked good after a pre-season under new coach Justin Holbrook.
Brown the $13m man breaks even but Ponga hits paydirt in VegasAustralia· 2026-03-01Holbrook has come back to Newcastle in rival camps in more recent years, as head coach of the Titans and then as an assistant to Trent Robinson at the Sydney Roosters.
Justin Holbrook seeks advice from Johns brothers to revive team's glory daysAustralia· 2026-02-27Justin Holbrook is the new coach of the Knights.
The top-eight bolters who will shake up the NRLAustralia· 2026-02-25
Justin Holbrook’s first crusade with the Knights has kicked off.
Knights fans feared they’d signed a $13m dud. Dylan Brown’s Test form put that to rest, says coachAustralia· 2025-11-04Justin Holbrook will need to put an end to that chatter either way as his first job as head coach.
Manly Sea Eagles risk losing Tom TrbojevicAustralia· 2025-09-20
Justin Holbrook is the incoming coach of the Newcastle Knights, aiming to lift the team off the bottom of the ladder.
Incoming Newcastle Knights coach Justin Holbrook to use Gold Coast Titans lessons to lift new club off bottom of ladderAustralia· 2025-09-19
New Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook believes combination of Dylan Brown and defence will turn around Knights.
New Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook believes combination of Dylan Brown and defence will turn around KnightsAustralia· 2025-09-15
Willie Peters has been touted as a contender to replace Adam O’Brien as head coach, along with Justin Holbrook.
Why Mick Ennis is quitting Manly; Willie Peters out of Newcastle raceAustralia· 2025-09-02
Justin Holbrook is mentioned as another candidate for the head coach position at Newcastle.
Adam O’Brien’s plan after Knight shiftAustralia· 2025-08-28
Justin Holbrook was moved on to make way for Des Hasler as the Gold Coast Titans coach.
Des Hasler moved on as Gold Coast Titans coachAustralia· 2025-08-25
Justin Holbrook’s surprise dismissal 18 months ago was cited as a key factor in the Titans' struggles.
The 17 club-by-club seasons explained in one graphicAustralia· 2025-07-11
Other potential options include Sydney Roosters assistant coach Justin Holbrook.
Brad Arthur in line to become first coach of Perth Bears expansion teamAustralia· 2025-04-24
