Kalyn Ponga
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19987.5Global Dominance: 0.02%Kalyn Ponga is a professional rugby league player and fullback for the Newcastle Knights. He is known for his exceptional skill set, including his speed and playmaking ability, making him one of the brightest talents in the league.
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Kalyn Ponga combined with Jermaine McEwen to stop Casey McLean from scoring.
NRL Panthers v Knights: Nathan Cleary suffers serious injury as Newcastle move on to grand final
New Zealand· 2026-09-27
Kalyn Ponga was a star player, making inspirational plays during the game.
Cleary’s leg broken, then 12-man Newcastle break Penrith heartsAustralia· 2026-09-27
Kalyn Ponga showed great emotion after the match, collapsing to his knees in celebration.
Tears flow for Panthers and Knights as 12-man Newcastle hang on after Nathan Cleary’s horror injuryAustralia· 2026-09-27
Kalyn Ponga has been at the forefront of the team's success.
After 25 years of mostly pain, the Newcastle Knights ready to rise againAustralia· 2026-09-27
Kalyn Ponga is mentioned in relation to the Newcastle Knights.
Penrith Panthers and Newcastle Knights scores, odds, how to watch, team lists, Nathan Cleary and Kalyn Ponga newsAustralia· 2026-09-27Kalyn Ponga credits Dyl Brown's arrival at the club as a turning point for his performance.
Cleary is aiming to do a Cronk. But have Panthers already clinched the ultimate prize?Australia· 2026-09-26
Kalyn Ponga is the captain of the Newcastle Knights and has recently recommitted to the club until at least the end of 2030.
Why Kalyn Ponga is ready to lead the Newcastle Knights to glory ahead of preliminary finals clash against Penrith PanthersAustralia· 2026-09-25
Kalyn Ponga confirmed he had passed his HIA and would be fit for next Sunday’s clash against the Panthers.
Newcastle Knights march on after dubious decision cruels New Zealand WarriorsAustralia· 2026-09-20
Kalyn Ponga flies high for another sound take under a testing high ball.
New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights scores, tickets, schedule, time, how to watchAustralia· 2026-09-20
The key for the Warriors is to shut down the focal point of their opponents’ attack – in this case, that is Kalyn Ponga.
Warriors v Knights live updates: NRL semi-final clashNew Zealand· 2026-09-20
Kalyn Ponga, the Newcastle captain, praised Dom Young for his love of the place and his strengths.
Dom Young is a Newcastle favourite. What happened at the Roosters?Australia· 2026-09-19
The key for the Warriors is to shut down the focal point of their opponents’ attack – in this case, that is Kalyn Ponga.
Warriors v Knights: Line-ups, kickoff time, how to watch – all you need to know for semi-finalNew Zealand· 2026-09-19
Kiwi kids want to be Kalyn Ponga as much as they want to be other famous players.
Warriors v Knights: Can the Wahs become the biggest brand in NZ sport?New Zealand· 2026-09-18
Kalyn Ponga revealed he had suffered similar stress fractures in his foot during the pre-season after too much long-distance running.
What Nathan Cleary’s next week looks like … and the miracle workers in his cornerAustralia· 2026-09-17
Kalyn Ponga is backing fellow superstar Nathan Cleary to overcome the same foot injury that kept him off his feet for six weeks during the pre-season.
Kalyn Ponga shares recovery insight ahead of NRL preliminary finalsAustralia· 2026-09-16Newcastle can survive without Dylan Brown but not, obviously, without Kalyn Ponga.
Penrith can still win the title without Yeo. Could your team survive loss of its best player?Australia· 2026-08-10
Kalyn Ponga assisted in a try after a strong run by Young.
Cronulla Sharks St George Illawarra DragonsAustralia· 2026-08-09
The shift in Kalyn Ponga’s body language all season was particularly noticeable in Saturday’s thumping win over Brisbane.
Inside Newcastle Knights rise from wooden spoon to finals under Justin HolbrookAustralia· 2026-08-03
Kalyn Ponga issued a reminder to the NRL that the Knights were far from a spent force as long as he remained in the action.
Newcastle skipper leads Knights to victory over Broncos to keep finals hopes aliveAustralia· 2026-08-01
Kalyn Ponga is mentioned as part of the Queensland kicking threat that Tedesco had to defend.
The secret to Sydney Roosters attack combining Sam Walker, James Tedesco and Daly Cherry-EvansAustralia· 2026-07-29
Kalyn Ponga scored two tries during the match against South Sydney.
Jai Arrow MND fundraising passes $1 million as South Sydney Rabbitohs defeat Newcastle KnightsAustralia· 2026-07-12
Kalyn Ponga swung wide to turn the tide for Queensland.
How NSW Blues Laurie Daley, Nathan Cleary fix tactics and gameplan to upset QueenslandAustralia· 2026-07-09
Kalyn Ponga was involved in a notable play where he was tackled by Hudson Young.
The two NSW Blues who really do “get” OriginAustralia· 2026-07-09
Kalyn Ponga was sent off during the game, impacting Queensland's performance.
How 1997 Thredbo survivor Stuart Diver inspired NSW Blues to State of Origin series winAustralia· 2026-07-09
Kalyn Ponga's presence was missed in the Queensland backline.
Queensland got what they deserved from Laurie Daley’s BluesAustralia· 2026-07-08
Kalyn Ponga was sent off during the series, impacting the Blues' performance.
Laurie Daley’s euphoric, drink-fuelled breakfast radio appearance on his own showAustralia· 2026-07-08
Ponga missed and Best raced in to score.
Jack Bostock rejects NRL statement he knocked on before Bradman Best’s controversial tryAustralia· 2026-07-08
Kalyn Ponga was part of the rampaging Queensland side that challenged the Blues.
NSW Blues stun Queensland at Suncorp Stadium in emotional finale for Laurie DaleyAustralia· 2026-07-08
Kalyn Ponga is a key playmaker for Queensland in the State of Origin series.
State of Origin: Andrew Johns columnAustralia· 2026-07-07
Kalyn Ponga was sent off during the first Origin match, impacting the game's outcome.
Why NSW Blues star Nathan Cleary needs to play five-eighth outside Mitchell Moses if Blues are to winAustralia· 2026-07-07
