Kiwis v Kangaroos: Newcastle Knights grand finalists Kalyn Ponga, Dane Gagai named for NZ debuts
7 sources·Updated October 16, 2026
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- ABC Sport AU·6h agoSurgery giving Kiwis hope of Ponga playing again in World Cup
After breaking his arm in New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup opener, superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga is undergoing surgery in a bid to play again in the tournament.
Read at ABC Sport AU → - NZ Herald Sport·14h agoKiwis v Kangaroos: Four reasons NZ should be favourites to win the Rugby League World Cup
Nathan Limm details four reasons Kiwis fans should be supremely confident.
Read at NZ Herald Sport → - RNZ Sports NZ·17h agoKiwis lose Kalyn Ponga to injury in major setback for Kiwis after loss to Australia
Ponga left the field with a suspected broken arm in the Kiwis 24-22 loss to Australia.
Read at RNZ Sports NZ → - Stuff NZ·1d agoKiwis player ratings: Tell us how they performed against the KangaroosRead at Stuff NZ →
- The West Sport·3d agoRugby League World Cup: Reece Walsh wins Kangaroos nod as Kiwis reveal stacked pack
Reece Walsh has edged out James Tedesco for Australia's fullback role as he goes head to head with New Zealand debutant Kalyn Ponga.
Read at The West Sport → - 7NEWS Australia·3d agoLote Tuqiri weighs in on Kevin Walters’ fullback selection headache between James Tedesco and Reece Walsh
Australia will start the World Cup as heavy favourites, but they have a number of ‘pressure points’.
Read at 7NEWS Australia →
