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BIZARRE: 9 - What They Never Told You

The NRL is using its head on player welfare

NRL moving with the times with concussion policy

Newcastle Herald

Helmets might be only way ahead for sports

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Newcastle Herald

NRL orders 11-day stand down after concussions

Players will only be able to return sooner in exceptional circumstances

Newcastle Herald

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NRL live: St George Illawarra Dragons vs Gold Coast Titans, Wests Tigers vs Newcastle Knights live scores, stats and results

St George Illawarra makes its season debut against Gold Coast, while Newcastle's 14-12 victory over Wests Tigers is soured by another concussion sustained by Kalyn Ponga. Follow our live ScoreCentre.

ABC News

NRL introduces mandatory 11-day recovery period for concussed players

The NRL continues its attempts to mitigate the impact of concussions on players, implementing a break that will force concussed players to sit out at least one game after a concussion.

ABC News

No animosity after ditching Dolphins: Newcastle's Young

Dominic Young admits it will be "interesting" to see Wayne Bennett again, after the Newcastle winger snubbed the supercoach's offer to join the Dolphins.

AAP

Why the NRL says there'll be no cap dispensation if Knights stand down Ponga

The NRL currently offer dispensation for clubs who lose players to injuries in representative matches

Newcastle Herald

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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.

AAP

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

'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.

AAP

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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The Guardian - AU

‘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

The New Daily

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.

AAP

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.

ABC News

'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.

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AAP

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.

Newcastle Herald

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

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

AAP

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.

Newcastle Herald

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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