Phoenix Crossland
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 20004.6Global Dominance: 0.01%Phoenix Crossland is a professional rugby league player from New Zealand, currently playing as a hooker for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL. Known for his agility and game awareness, Crossland has established himself as a valuable member of the Knights' squad, recently securing a contract extension that will keep him at the club for at least three more seasons.
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Phoenix Crossland was sent off for the tackle that caused Nathan Cleary's injury.
NRL Panthers v Knights: Nathan Cleary suffers serious injury as Newcastle move on to grand final
New Zealand· 2026-09-27
Phoenix Crossland was sent off for a hip-drop tackle that injured Nathan Cleary.
Cleary’s leg broken, then 12-man Newcastle break Penrith heartsAustralia· 2026-09-27
Phoenix Crossland was involved in a controversial tackle that led to Nathan Cleary's injury.
Tears flow for Panthers and Knights as 12-man Newcastle hang on after Nathan Cleary’s horror injuryAustralia· 2026-09-27
Phoenix Crossland is mentioned in the context of being part of the team's spine.
Why Kalyn Ponga is ready to lead the Newcastle Knights to glory ahead of preliminary finals clash against Penrith PanthersAustralia· 2026-09-25
Phoenix Crossland was brilliant diving on the ball in desperation late in the game.
Newcastle Knights march on after dubious decision cruels New Zealand WarriorsAustralia· 2026-09-20
Hooker Phoenix Crossland was ruled out due to injury.
Cronulla Sharks St George Illawarra DragonsAustralia· 2026-08-09
Phoenix Crossland was pulled down by Damien Cook centimetres short of the tryline.
Winning chance slips through Dragons’ fingers as Knights hold onAustralia· 2026-06-19
Holbrook appears to have settled on Kiwi Test hooker Phoenix Crossland.
Sandon Smith faces uphill battle for Newcastle Knights halves role against ‘electrifying’ Fletcher SharpeAustralia· 2026-01-17
Didn’t offer much on attack, with just one run.
Kiwis v Samoa: New Zealand player ratings from Pacific Championships finalNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
His future Newcastle teammate Phoenix Crossland was next to join the scoring procession after a clever pass from Te Maire Martin.
Katoa injury drama overshadows Kiwis' Pacific Championships winAustralia· 2025-11-02
Phoenix Crossland's grubber led to a try scored by Leo Thompson.
Could Parramatta Eels star Josh Addo-Carr make a shock Kangaroos return?Australia· 2025-08-26
Phoenix Crossland is the hooker for the Knights.
Dragons proving too hot for Ponga-less KnightsAustralia· 2025-05-30
Kiwi Test hooker Phoenix Crossland spent the second half on the sidelines nursing an ankle injury.
Resurgent Sharks on the surge after putting Knights to the swordAustralia· 2025-04-20
Phoenix Crossland was switched to halfback due to injuries in the Newcastle Knights team.
Newcastle Knights are the lowest scoring team. How do they turn that aroundAustralia· 2025-04-19
Rookie Jack Todd charged onto his first NRL four-pointer after Phoenix Crossland was sin-binned for tripping.
Canterbury Bulldogs beat Newcastle Knights for fifth straight winAustralia· 2025-04-06
New Zealand Test hooker Phoenix Crossland agreed to a contract extension on Wednesday.
Newcastle Knights coach chides Parramatta fans for booing Dylan BrownAustralia· 2025-03-20
