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Ponga, Walsh primed for World Cup show
Rugby league's great entertainers have pledged to deliver again in the sport's s...
Murray Wenzel (AAP) 10 Nov 2026
Ponga's Kiwis call vindicated following unlikely return
A broken arm isn't the only thing Kalyn Ponga has overcome in recent weeks as he...
Jack Brady (AAP) 9 Nov 2026
Ponga stars as NZ book Cup final spot with Tonga win
New Zealand are into their first World Cup final in 13 years after Kalyn Ponga r...
George Clarke (AAP) 9 Nov 2026
Kiwis make crunch Ponga call for Tonga semi-final
Kalyn Ponga is set to make a remarkable return for New Zealand's semi-final with...
George Clarke (AAP) 6 Nov 2026
Ponga back for NZ as Walsh wins Aussie fullback role
Kayln Ponga and Reece Walsh are on track to resume their compelling rivalry afte...
'One thing': Kiwis gun reveals key to Ponga miracle

Jahrome Hughes had a blinder for Melbourne 22 days after breaking his arm last year and says Kalyn Ponga is on track to make his own stunning comeback for New Zealand, if he can tick one key box.

Kiwis cling to hope of Ponga playing on at World Cup

Kalyn Ponga will undergo surgery on his broken arm but will remain in camp with New Zealand not giving up on the superstar fullback playing again in the Rugby League World Cup.

Kiwis fears for Ponga as injury outlook revealed

Kalyn Ponga's hopes of playing for New Zealand again at the Rugby League World Cup hang by a thread, after the superstar fullback failed to finish his long-awaited debut for the Kiwis with a suspected...

All Blacks inspire Fisher-Harris, Kiwis ahead of World Cup

Buoyed by a visit from their All Blacks brothers, Stacey Jones's ambitious Kiwis are out to open the rugby league World Cup with a bang by completing a memorable New Zealand double over Australia.

'Tears in their eyes': Ponga proud to represent family

Kalyn Ponga was overcome with gratitude, suiting up as a Kiwi after international eligibility changes allowed the star fullback to experience the Test arena for the first time with his nation of choic...

Knights stars to make Kiwis debuts in squad of brutes

Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai are poised to reprise their Newcastle finals heroics for New Zealand after both were selected to debut for the Kiwis at the Rugby League World Cup.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Oct 7, 2026
Pasifika stars lead Roosters to NRL double

Mark Nawaqanitawase and Corban Baxter have each farewelled the game with respective men and women's rugby league premierships in Sydney. The Pasifika pair celebrated grand final wins for the Sydney Ro...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Oct 5, 2026
Ponga tears showed Newcastle's ultimate transformation

Kalyn Ponga knows as well as anyone his commitment to Newcastle has at times been questioned. And by the Knights fullback's own admission, it hasn't always been unfair for his critics to do so.

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Scott Bailey (AAP) Sep 30, 2026
Arise Knight Kalyn: how Ponga found himself as a leader

Kalyn Ponga says he is no longer having to put up a facade as Newcastle's leader, with the Knights star feeling he is finally confident to be himself as an NRL captain.

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Scott Bailey (AAP) Sep 24, 2026
'We're not done': Ponga, Knights plot Penrith upset

Kalyn Ponga insists now is not the time for nostalgia as Newcastle's captain aims to move a step closer to completing one of the great NRL revivals by taking the Knights to the grand final.

'Need to be better': Ponga's vow on tackle technique

Kalyn Ponga is determined not to let his tackling style put Queensland in a dire situation again as he prepares to make amends at the MCG. The Maroons were ahead 20-6 in game one of the State of Origi...

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jun 9, 2026
Ponga in the wars ahead of Origin II

Kalyn Ponga has been cleared of a serious injury but the Queensland fullback is set to be on light duties in the lead-up to the second State of Origin after hurting his neck.

Ponga reveals mental challenge as Knights hold off Eels

Kalyn Ponga has revealed the mental challenge he faced to bounce back from his State of Origin send-off before leading the Knights to a scrappy 28-22 win over the gallant Eels.

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Dave Lyall (AAP) Jun 1, 2026
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