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The Latest Breaking News from Kalyn Ponga

Meninga details Burton call, insists Ponga not punished

Mal Meninga says Kalyn Ponga has not been blacklisted from Test duties and that Matt Burton's ability to cover Tom Trbojevic earned him the nod over Ben Hunt.

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Rugby league grand final a snooze show

Letters and Short Takes: Wednesday October 9, 2024

Newcastle Herald

NRL players begin to push back against ‘negative agendas’ with alternative media careers

A growing cohort are cutting out the traditional media middleman to reach fans directly and present themselves on their own terms

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'Work together': Luke's words of wisdom ahead of dream NRL experience

The 10-year-old Hunter footy fanatic is excited to cheer - and boo a little - at the grand final.

Newcastle Herald

Focus on saving jailed defender of whales

Letters and Short Takes: Friday, October 4, 2024

Newcastle Herald

Ponga admits error over attempted Kangaroos' withdrawal

Kalyn Ponga has conceded he should have gone about his attempted withdrawal from the Kangaroos selection race differently, but says he is now fit if picked.

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Australia must farewell coal, welcome wind

Letters and Short Takes: Wednesday, October 2

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Ponga changes tack in Kangaroos selection furore

Kalyn Ponga has changed his stance after withdrawing from the Kangaroos selection race, declaring himself available if mentally and physically fit.

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Stockton Centre always a home first for residents

Letters and Short Takes: Friday, September 27, 2024

Newcastle Herald

Meninga expects Ponga to want to play Tests in future

Nathan Cleary is set to miss Australia's post-season Tests, while coach Mal Meninga believes Kalyn Ponga will one day want to play for the Kangaroos.

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Coach Meninga upset by Ponga's Kangaroos withdrawal

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says he's made contact with Kalyn Ponga and made clear his disappointment at the Newcastle star's selection withdrawal.

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Ponga's Test withdrawal may rest with selectors, NRL

Kalyn Ponga has opted to withdraw from Kangaroos contention for the end-of-year Tests, despite a rule stating players must make themselves available if fit.

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The change the Knights may need to grasp an NRL grand final berth

Letters: 'They need to make the difficult decision.'

Newcastle Herald

A glamorous and golden Knight for all at annual awards night

It was the partners that outshone the Knights.

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'Not content': O'Brien targets Knights title after exit

Knocked-out Newcastle have made finals four of the last five seasons but repeating the feats of the 1997 and 2001 sides still drives coach Adam O'Brien.

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Cowboys answer critics as they end Knights season

North Queensland have beaten Newcastle 28-16 in their NRL elimination final to set up a clash with Cronulla.

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Cowboys target NRL history with 'Minister for Defence'

North Queensland coach Todd Payten says the side's defensive system has finally clicked as they aim to make NRL era history and win the NRL title from fifth.

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Cowboys captains 'dialled in' for Knights finals clash

Todd Payten's decision to elevate Reuben Cotter and Tom Dearden to the co-captaincy has reaped rewards ahead of the knockout finals clash with Newcastle.

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Knights' Brailey finally feels like himself again

Only in the past few NRL rounds has Jayden Brailey felt like he's truly bounced back from a cruel run of injuries at the Newcastle Knights.

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Knights lose Best, but Ponga out to prove a point

Newcastle have suffered a major blow ahead of their elimination final against North Queensland, with Bradman Best ruled out with a hamstring injury.

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Knights better prepared for tight game than NQ: O'Brien

Coach Adam O'Brien feels Newcastle may have a trump card over North Queensland in the sides' NRL elimination final.

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'Ugly duckling' Knights book finals spot, oust Dolphins

Kalyn Ponga set up both tries as Newcastle snuck into the NRL's top eight and ended the Dolphins' dream of playing finals in their second season.

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Dolphins get Herbie boost, Bennett reveals Ponga plan

Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has recovered from hamstring tightness to play Newcastle as Wayne Bennett sticks with his late season positional switches.

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Knights set up dream NRL finish as Ponga pounds Titans

Kalyn Ponga has played his best game of the season in Newcastle's 36-14 win over Gold Coast, setting up a winner-takes-all final-round clash with the Dolphins.

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Halves hell: Newcastle's big barrier to NRL finals

The Knights' ever-changing halves pairings mean they must defy the odds to make the NRL finals, with no combination lasting more than four straight games.

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