Friday 10 June 2016

Newcastle Knights Major Sponsor Faces Court Action

BY IAN CROUCH

  The Newcastle Knights are dealing with an off-field drama which threatens to further derail their already troubled season.

Their major sponsor, Newpave Ashphalt is being sued by a rival company in the Supreme Court over claims it breached the Corporations Act by benefiting from an alleged conflict of interest.

Newcastle Knights C.E.O Matt Gidley has told the Herald he's not aware of any financial risk to the club from the court case.

Matt Gidley Photo courtesy theherald.com.au