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Kiwis fears for Ponga as injury outlook revealed
Kalyn Ponga's hopes of playing for New Zealand again at the Rugby League World C...
George Clarke (AAP) 16 Oct 2026
All Blacks inspire Fisher-Harris, Kiwis ahead of World Cup
Buoyed by a visit from their All Blacks brothers, Stacey Jones's ambitious Kiwis...
Darren Walton (AAP) 15 Oct 2026
'Tears in their eyes': Ponga proud to represent family
Kalyn Ponga was overcome with gratitude, suiting up as a Kiwi after internationa...
Knights stars to make Kiwis debuts in squad of brutes
Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai are poised to reprise their Newcastle finals heroics...
Joel Gould (AAP) 7 Oct 2026
Pasifika stars lead Roosters to NRL double
Mark Nawaqanitawase and Corban Baxter have each farewelled the game with respect...
Andrew Mathieson 5 Oct 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
'No apology': NRL backs Ponga's send off

The NRL has backed State of Origin referee Ashley Klein, saying his decision to send off Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga was the correct call.

Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga

Kieran Foran sympathises with Kalyn Ponga, even after he escaped suspension over the State of Origin shot that will sideline Manly's Tolu Koula from at least two more games.

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Jasper Bruce (AAP) May 28, 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
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