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Kalyn Ponga to undergo surgery after breaking arm in Rugby League World Cup opener

The New Zealand full-back was injured in the second half of their defeat to Australia

The Independent UK · Oct 16

'Chucker' Walsh throws up statement Kangaroos display

Reece Walsh was so exhausted by his efforts in Australia's thrilling World Cup win that he was physically sick.

AAP · Oct 16

Kiwis cling to hope of Ponga playing on at World Cup

There are fears Kalyn Ponga's World Cup campaign could be in jeopardy with the star New Zealand fullback requiring surgery on his broken forearm.

AAP · Oct 15

Walsh wins Kangaroos nod as Kiwis reveal stacked pack

Reece Walsh has edged out James Tedesco for Australia's fullback role as he goes head to head with New Zealand debutant Kalyn Ponga.

AAP · Oct 13

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

Kalyn Ponga is preparing for the international rugby league arena, grateful for a rule change that allows him to chase glory with New Zealand at the World Cup.

AAP · Oct 9

Knights stars to make Kiwis debuts in squad of brutes

New Zealand have named four newcomers in their Rugby League World Cup squad, including two Queensland greats who have pledged their allegiance to the Kiwis.

AAP · Oct 6

Gutted, proud Crossland warns Knights can fire in 2027

The Newcastle Knights are still reeling after their grand final loss but have vowed to use the experience to come back stronger and return to the big game.

AAP · Oct 4

NRL grand final offers more proof of Mark Nawaqanitawase’s freakish brilliance

The Roosters winger completed a clean sweep of honours in two years as he heads back to union with Japanese club Saitama

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4

Gallant Knights’ NRL grand final loss ‘hurts so much’, says standout Kalyn Ponga

The Newcastle fullback was brilliant in the 19-18 loss to Sydney Roosters and vowed his team ‘will be back’ after the heartbreaking defeat

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4

Knights NRL final fairytale run suffers a cruel ending

Newcastle's energy-sapping run to the NRL grand final eventually caught up with them as the Knights fell to a 19-18 loss to the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Oct 4