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The Latest Breaking News from Kalyn Ponga

Ponga can protect himself fine at five-eighth: Hastings

Jackson Hastings has rejected any suggestion Kalyn Ponga needs to be protected by moving him from defending at five-eighth to fullback on his NRL return.

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Ponga back for Knights, Tigers overhaul backline

Kalyn Ponga has been named to make his comeback at No.6 for Newcastle, while Wests Tigers will blood a debutant fullback amid an overhaul of their NRL team.

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Newcastle Knights star Kalyn Ponga to return to field after concussion scare

The Newcastle co-captain has been out for five weeks after his fourth concussion in 10 months.

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Ponga to stay at five-eighth on return from head knock

As he plots a return from his latest head knock, Kalyn Ponga wants to remain at five-eighth despite the increased risk for more concussions.

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Miller ready to play No.6 if asked to move for Ponga

Lachlan Miller says he would feel comfortable turning out in the halves if Newcastle decide to play Kalyn Ponga at fullback on his return from concussion.

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Newcastle co-captain Brailey tears ACL, out for season

Hooker Jayden Brailey will miss the rest of Newcastle's NRL season after rupturing his right ACL and tearing his meniscus against the Warriors.

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Ponga 'reassured' by brain health after concussions

Kalyn Ponga says brain tests in Canada went as well as they could and is confident he's ready to return to the NRL after four concussions in 10 months.

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Ponga cleared to train, set for round-eight NRL return

Kalyn Ponga has set his sights on a round-eight NRL comeback from concussion, with the Newcastle Knights superstar cleared to return to training.

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Hopes Kalyn Ponga will dodge the 'bobblehead curse'

Kalyn Ponga is the Newcastle Knights NRL Bobblehead. Literally and officially.

Newcastle Herald

Hastings, Gamble fine with life in halves limbo

Tyson Gamble and Jackson Hastings are unsure how long their Newcastle halves combination will last but say the team must find ways to win without Kalyn Ponga.

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Ponga heads to Canada for concussion treatment

Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga is flying to Vancouver, where he will undergo specialist testing following the latest in his string of concussions.

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Wallaby Alaalatoa won't change style after concussions

Brumbies captain and Wallaby star Allan Alaalatoa says he won't change the way he plays, as he returns from his third concussion in eight months.

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Hastings adamant Knights can fire without Ponga

Jackson Hastings says he sees no reason for Newcastle's attack to change while Kalyn Ponga is out with concussion.

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Too early to make five-eighth call on Ponga: O'Brien

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has stood by his decision to move Kalyn Ponga to five-eighth as the Knights co-captain faces a lengthy concussion lay-off.

Newcastle Herald

'Whatever will be, will be': Ponga addresses his future as Johns flags switch

"We need to protect his health"

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Souths coach comes down on concussion 'hysteria'

Souths coach Jason Demetriou has applauded the NRL for ignoring concussion "hysteria" and sticking to the science in formulating its new concussion policy.

Newcastle Herald

The NRL is using its head on player welfare

NRL moving with the times with concussion policy

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NRL orders 11-day stand down after concussions

Players will only be able to return sooner in exceptional circumstances

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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.

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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.

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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.

Newcastle Herald

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

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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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