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'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...
Joel Gould (AAP) 9 Jun 2026
Ponga in the wars ahead of Origin II
Kalyn Ponga has been cleared of a serious injury but the Queensland fullback is...
Melissa Woods (AAP) 7 Jun 2026
Ponga reveals mental challenge as Knights hold off Eels
Kalyn Ponga has revealed the mental challenge he faced to bounce back from his S...
Dave Lyall (AAP) 1 Jun 2026
'No apology': NRL backs Ponga's send off
The NRL has backed State of Origin referee Ashley Klein, saying his decision to...
Melissa Woods (AAP) 29 May 2026
Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga
Kieran Foran sympathises with Kalyn Ponga, even after he escaped suspension over...
Jasper Bruce (AAP) 28 May 2026
Pretty heartbreaking: Ponga's pain at Maroons' collapse

A shattered Kalyn Ponga has admitted he feels responsible for Queensland's State of Origin collapse after his dramatic send off late in the series opener.

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Scott Bailey May 28, 2026
Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin

Kalyn Ponga has sensationally avoided suspension for the shoulder charge that resulted in his send-off from the State of Origin series opener and doomed Queensland to a 22-20 loss.

Blues take 1-nil lead to Naarm after Ponga send off turns Origin opener on its head

Key points: - Blues take one-nil lead in men's State of Origin after Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga was sent off in the 57th minute, allowing three unanswered Blues tries- NSW very nearly blew their...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 28, 2026
'Nervous but no pressure': Ponga in Maroons sweet spot

Kalyn Ponga has glided into Queensland camp in the sweet spot of his career and confident he can shine at fullback. It was coach Billy Slater who used the "sweet spot" reference to explain why Ponga h...

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Joel Gould May 22, 2026
Kalyn Ponga would 'play anywhere' for Queensland

Kalyn Ponga was surprised to hear his name linked with Queensland's halfback vacancy as the Maroons deliberate over where to play the in-form Newcastle co-captain in the State of Origin opener.

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Jasper Bruce May 18, 2026
Why I re-signed: Ponga excited by Knights' form surge

A sparkling first-half attacking display has reaffirmed Newcastle skipper Kalyn Ponga's decision to re-sign with the club following the Knights' thrilling 42-38 shootout victory over South Sydney.

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Jack Brady May 4, 2026
Knights welcome back stars as Tigers ring changes

Kalyn Ponga heads the list of key men who will return at home for Newcastle as they aim to get their season rolling again. Days after extending his contract until 2030, the Knights fullback is back fr...

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Joel Gould Apr 29, 2026
Ponga inks new Knights deal

Newcastle have signed Kalyn Ponga to a new contract extension which will keep him at the Knights until the end of 2030. Ponga is set to play into a 13th season at the Knights after committing his futu...

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Jasper Bruce Apr 27, 2026
Tuala to replace axed Xerri in Bulldogs backline

Journeyman Enari Tuala will replace Bronson Xerri in Canterbury's backline amid uncertainty over the axed centre's future at the club that saved his NRL career.

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Jasper Bruce Mar 18, 2026
Ponga out for up to two months in Knights double blow

Kalyn Ponga will miss up to two months with his hamstring injury amid a double injury blow for Newcastle that also sidelines marquee signing Dylan Brown.

Knights suffer $3 million blow in big win over Manly

Newcastle's 36-16 thumping of Manly has come at a cost of close to $3 million of playing talent, with Dylan Brown and Kalyn Ponga both hurt in the victory.

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Scott Bailey Mar 16, 2026
'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches to NZ

Kalyn Ponga says previous appearances for Australia did not reflect his true national identity after the International Rugby League approved his application to switch allegiances to New Zealand.

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Jasper Bruce Mar 12, 2026
Newcastle No.1 insists he's committed to Knights

Kalyn Ponga insists he will remain at Newcastle until the end of his contract, quelling uncertainty over the superstar fullback's future at the Knights.

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Jasper Bruce Jul 17, 2025
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