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Ponga return at No.1 is Hammer blow to Blues: Hodges

Kalyn Ponga and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow are in a battle to play fullback for Queensland and Maroons great Justin Hodges believes it should be Ponga.

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Legend's wisdom adds an edge to Sharpe's transition

Fletcher Sharpe had his best game at five-eighth yet as Newcastle thrashed South Sydney and the young gun can thank some advice from Andrew Johns.

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Sharpe hat-trick lifts Knights, injury woes for Souths

Newcastle's attack has finally clicked against injury-hit South Sydney in a 30-4 win as No.6 Fletcher Sharpe ensured the end of a five-game losing run.

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Knights 'down on confidence' after fifth-straight loss

Newcastle's attacking woes continued as they suffered a fifth consecutive NRL loss, this time falling to the in-form Warriors in Christchurch.

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Circling Sharks inflict more pain on struggling Knights

Newcastle have suffered another uninspiring NRL loss, falling at home to a 34-14 defeat at the hands of the well-travelled Cronulla Sharks.

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Tigers in seventh heaven as Knights fail to fire again

Newcastle have spluttered their way to a 20-4 loss to Wests Tigers, taking their scoring tally in their last 276 minutes of football to just 10 points.

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Broncos' Walsh thrives on Ponga boost in Maroons duel

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has pledged his allegiance to Australia in representative football despite his diverse heritage.

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Knights coach confirms Lucas facing lengthy lay-off

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has revealed backrower Dylan Lucas is facing at least six weeks on the sidelines with a "pretty significant" hamstring injury.

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Ponga perfection has Hasler hatching Titans plot

The Gold Coast must shut down Kalyn Ponga when Newcastle travel to Robina, with the Knights fullback having more reasons to showcase his magic.

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'Have a crack': Walsh sharpens focus as Ponga steps up

Kalyn Ponga has escalated the battle for the Queensland fullback spot as Reece Walsh works on his defensive clout and gets the backing of a Brisbane legend.

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O'Brien no longer silent Knight on Brown signing

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has spruiked the Dylan Brown signing and explained why he had refused to speak about it a day before the win over the Dolphins.

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Ponga genius inspires Knights to home win over Dolphins

Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga has turned in one of his best all-round games in a 26-12 win over the Dolphins to keep the Knights undefeated after two rounds.

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Boom or bust: the stark reality of Knights' $13m gamble

Dylan Brown's $13 million deal with Newcastle has the potential to turn them into legitimate title contenders. It could also cause decade-long problems.

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Knights sensation Sharpe blunts woeful Roosters in rout

Newcastle put a dismal Sydney Roosters to the sword 48-10 as new Knights No.6 Fletcher Sharpe starred and Tricolours prop Spencer Leniu was put on report.

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Ponga explains All Stars stance after Kangaroos saga

Kalyn Ponga has delved into his decision to accept a Maori All Stars call-up after turning down the chance to represent Australia late last year.

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After Kangaroos snub, Ponga takes Maori All Stars call

Kalyn Ponga turned down a Kangaroos jersey last year but has had no hesitation accepting a call-up for the Maori All Stars.

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'More nimble': Concussion tech that helped Ponga now at LakeMac Private

'It's a little start-up with three part-owners.'

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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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Newcastle Herald

Rugby league grand final a snooze show

Letters and Short Takes: Wednesday October 9, 2024

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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.

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Focus on saving jailed defender of whales

Letters and Short Takes: Friday, October 4, 2024

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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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