2015 Newcastle Knights season
rugby league team season
The 2015 Newcastle Knights season was the 28th in the club's history. Coached by Rick Stone, interim coached by Danny Buderus after Stone's contract was terminated, and captained by Kurt Gidley, they competed in the NRL's 2015 Telstra Premiership, finishing the regular season in 16th place (out of 16).
Milestones
Round 1: James McManus played his 150th for the club, which was also his 150th career game.
Round 1: Tyler Randell scored his 1st career try and kicked his 1st career goal.
Round 1: Beau Scott captained his 1st game for the club.
Round 1: Jack Stockwell made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the St. George Illawarra Dragons.
Round 2: Akuila Uate scored his 57th try at Hunter Stadium, breaking Adam MacDougall's record of 56 tries as the highest ever try-scorer at Hunter Stadium.
Round 3: Chris Houston scored his 100th point for the club, which was also his 100th career point.
Round 5: Tariq Sims made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the North Queensland Cowboys.
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