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The Latest Breaking News from Kalyn Ponga

Bradman Best sent for scans; Gagai, Ponga confirmed in Qld team

NSW centre complains of tight hamstring.

Newcastle Herald

Ponga back, Fifita snubbed in Maroons team revamp

Queensland have recalled Kalyn Ponga, Selwyn Cobbo and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series decider, with David Fifita left out again.

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Raiders' NRL season in tailspin after loss to Knights

Canberra's hopes of claiming a top-eight NRL finish are fading by the week after Newcastle scored a 16-12 win over the Raiders.

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Maroons coach Slater unfazed by Grant, Ponga concerns

Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant have both been dealing with fitness concerns in recent weeks, but that won't necessarily rule them out of State of Origin III.

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'Sooky' Albert Hopoate credits wife for NRL return

Burns victim Albert Hopoate is enjoying his time back on the field as Canberra prepare to get their league campaign back on track against Newcastle.

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Ponga returns early as Storm sit out Harry Grant again

Newcastle have been bolstered by the early return of Kalyn Ponga from a foot injury, while Harry Grant is again missing from Melbourne's NRL team.

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Shorter seasons, women's game can help NRL: Ivan Cleary

Ivan Cleary says the NRL should consider shortening the season to cut down on injuries, and believes the rise of the women's game could help provide a solution.

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Toohey's News: Big signing unlikely despite cap riches

The Knights have close to $500,000 to spend this season.

Newcastle Herald

$14 million side of injured stars who could win Origin

So great is the impact of injuries ahead of State of Origin I, an 18-man team of stars unavailable for the series would not fit under the NRL's salary cap.

AAP

'I was once a lock': Cobbo stirs up Maroons Hornet nest

Queensland utility Selwyn Cobbo can cover fullback, wing and centre but has revealed he was once a lock and will fill any role coach Billy Slater has for him.

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Toohey's News: Ricky's raid lands another Knight

A promising up-and-comer has been poached.

Newcastle Herald

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Pictures by Jonathan Carroll, Simone De Peak, Peter Lorimer and Marina Neil.

Newcastle Herald

Best set for scans as NSW, Knights hold their breath

Newcastle football boss Peter Parr says Bradman Best will have scans on an injured hamstring as Kalyn Ponga's rehabilitation is set to go up a notch.

AAP

Knights ditch 'Kalyn Ball' for surprise resurgence

Kalyn Ponga's injury ironically gave Newcastle the spark they needed to begin salvaging their season.

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Ponga's absence forces Knights to regain their steel

Kalyn Ponga's absence has prompted Newcastle to find their steel again, gritting out two straight wins without their superstar fullback.

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Armstrong's sleepless night before shining as Knight

Newcastle's debutant fullback David Armstrong had a score to settle against his opposite number before starring in the 18-14 win over the Dolphins.

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Armstrong stars for Knights on debut to sink Dolphins

Newcastle debutant fullback David Armstrong played superbly in Kalyn Ponga's absence to inspire an 18-14 upset win over the Dolphins.

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Knights name uncapped Armstrong as Ponga's replacement

With their season threatening to spiral out of control, Newcastle will roll the dice on an uncapped fullback to replace the injured Kalyn Ponga.

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Dolphins turn pro in 'weird times' as Bennett returns

Dolphins winger Jack Bostock said weird times in Darwin without ill coach Wayne Bennett was no barrier to a rampant win over Parramatta, but the coach is back.

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Ponga facing months out, Raiders' Fogarty sidelined

Kalyn Ponga's hopes of a State of Origin recall are in tatters after Newcastle confirmed the fullback faces several weeks out with a foot injury.

Newcastle Herald

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Star's foot damage adds injury to insult for Knights

A hobbled Kalyn Ponga suffered a potentially serious foot injury as Newcastle fired few shots in a 36-12 loss to Canterbury that dropped the Knights to 2-5.

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Whiz Walsh makes Maroons claim as Broncos belt Raiders

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh starred and enhanced his Queensland selection chances in a 34-10 win over Canberra, who lost half Jamal Fogarty to injury.

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Slater reveals possible surprise duo for Maroons

Kalyn Ponga or Reece Walsh will play fullback for Queensland in State of Origin but coach Billy Slater remains open to them both being in the team together.

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Souths' spiral continues while Raider teens make magic

A look at round six in the NRL, where South Sydney slumped to another defeat and the Brisbane Broncos asserted their local dominance.

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