Townson Oval

Newcastle (Merewether), New South Wales, Australia

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Townson Oval, Newcastle (Merewether), Australia — opened Unknown, 7 rugby league games hosted, home of Newcastle Knights (NSW Cup, satellite venue).

Ground facts

OpenedUnknown
Home clubNewcastle Knights (NSW Cup, satellite venue)
Games hosted (rugby league, on record)7
Top recorded crowd0
Years used2012–2014
LocationNewcastle (Merewether), New South Wales

Name history

    Rugby league history

    Townson Oval in Merewether, Newcastle is primarily the home of the Merewether Carlton Rugby Club, but hosted Newcastle Knights NSW Cup (reserve grade) fixtures across 2012 to 2014. A $2 million grandstand and facilities redevelopment was completed in 2018. Some sources refer to the ground within a wider precinct also known as Mitchell Park; which name is primary is not clearly established and is disclosed here rather than resolved.

    Sources

    Data last verified: 11 August 2026.

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