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No cap dispensation if Knights stand down Ponga

The NRL have indicated they are willing to look at salary cap dispensation for players stood down with concussion, but it won't come during this season.

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Down for the count: Kalyn Ponga has required seven HIAs in his past 18 games

In most of those instances, Ponga was either cleared to resume playing in the same game, or backed up to play the following week.

Newcastle Herald

Kalyn Ponga in danger of becoming one of rugby league's greatest unfulfilled talents

While ever he is defending at five-eighth, Ponga can expect opposition back-rowers to target him.

Newcastle Herald

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'They have to make a decision': Knights great airs concerns over Ponga

'This is a whole new kettle of fish'

Newcastle Herald

Questions over Ponga in No.6 after latest concussion

Matthew Johns has questioned if Kalyn Ponga needs to return to fullback, with the Newcastle star's immediate future in doubt after his latest concussion.

AAP

Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga knocked out of NRL clash

Kalyn Ponga has suffered another concussion, the Newcastle captain knocked out against the Wests Tigers in their NRL clash at Leichhardt Oval.

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Why the NRL's independent doctor was right to order Kalyn Ponga to undertake a concussion test

Fortunately most doctors, by nature of their profession, are inclined to err on the side of caution.

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‘Jumping at shadows’: NRL coaches go to war with League chiefs over on-field concussions

After a weekend of drama, confusion and criticism from NRL coaches, CEO Andrew Abdo has been forced to defend its management of on-field concussions

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NRL boss Andrew Abdo refusing to budge on concussion protocols

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says the independent doctor in the bunker will stay, insisting the code has the right approach to on-field concussions.

The New Daily

NRL don't trust coaches on concussions: Ricky Stuart

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart agrees with Dolphins mentor Wayne Bennett that clubs should be back in sole control of identifying player concussions.

AAP

'The NRL doesn't trust coaches': Ricky Stuart, Wayne Bennett call for changes to NRL concussion-spotting system

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has joined the chorus of coaches calling for an overhaul to the NRL's current procedure for spotting concussions.

ABC News

Leave concussion calls to clubs, not NRL: Bennett

Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to put the onus for identifying need for concussion checks after on-field head knocks back solely on the clubs.

AAP

Toohey's News: Twin Towers key to Knights' rebuild

No one will carry more responsibility or have a bigger role to play than them.

Newcastle Herald

Warriors hold up Knights for round one NRL win

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Tohu Harris have produced monster games as the Warriors defeated Newcastle 20-12 for a round one NRL victory in Wellington.

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Passion, pride and a reason to cheer: what city wants from the Knights

That's all it takes to make the hard times worth it: above results, Novocastrians demand passion from the players to match their own.

AAP

Johns says Ponga can be an all-time great five-eighth

Newcastle legend Matthew Johns believes gifted talent Kalyn Ponga can develop into an all-time great NRL five-eighth if the Knights stick with his move in 2023.

Newcastle Herald

Miller taking it one day at a time as Knights' spine works to build cohesion

Miller made his first appearance for the Knights on Friday night.

Newcastle Herald

Knights legend Kurt Gidley backs Kalyn Ponga to excel in his new pivotal role

"He can make the transition, without a doubt."

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Knights coach confident key players can gel before season-opener

The Knights improved against the Eels but still have plenty to work on.

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Eels back-row pain worsens in NRL win over Knights

Parramatta's back-row crisis has deepened with Shaun Lane and Matt Doorey both hurt in their 36-14 NRL Pre-Season Challenge win over Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

Ponga, Hastings to unite as Knights halves for dress rehearsal against Eels

The duo will take to the field for the first time.

Newcastle Herald

Eight big-name Knights players to return for Eels trial

The Knights take on the Eels at 5.55pm on Friday.

Newcastle Herald

Ponga hopes concussion issues are a thing of the past

"To be honest I didn't know the affect alcohol could have on concussion."

Newcastle Herald

Knights captain embraces positional switch ahead of 2023

"I want to be involved in more moments throughout a game and I think being in that position will do that for me."

ABC News

Newcastle Knights captain Kalyn Ponga says pub toilet incident was a case of food poisoning

Ponga addresses the media for the first time since last year's scandal, saying he was sick and "shouldn't have been out" at all on the night he and teammate Kurt Mann were ejected from a Newcastle pub bathroom.

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