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The Latest Breaking News from Kalyn Ponga

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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

"We need to protect his health"

Newcastle Herald

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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.

AAP

The NRL is using its head on player welfare

NRL moving with the times with concussion policy

Newcastle Herald

Helmets might be only way ahead for sports

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Newcastle Herald

NRL orders 11-day stand down after concussions

Players will only be able to return sooner in exceptional circumstances

Newcastle Herald

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.

ABC News

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.

ABC News

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.

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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

AAP

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.

Newcastle Herald

Down for the count: Kalyn Ponga has required seven HIAs in his past 18 games

In most of those instances, Ponga was either cleared to resume playing in the same game, or backed up to play the following week.

Newcastle Herald

Kalyn Ponga in danger of becoming one of rugby league's greatest unfulfilled talents

While ever he is defending at five-eighth, Ponga can expect opposition back-rowers to target him.

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Newcastle Herald

'They have to make a decision': Knights great airs concerns over Ponga

'This is a whole new kettle of fish'

AAP

Questions over Ponga in No.6 after latest concussion

Matthew Johns has questioned if Kalyn Ponga needs to return to fullback, with the Newcastle star's immediate future in doubt after his latest concussion.

AAP

Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga knocked out of NRL clash

Kalyn Ponga has suffered another concussion, the Newcastle captain knocked out against the Wests Tigers in their NRL clash at Leichhardt Oval.

Newcastle Herald

Why the NRL's independent doctor was right to order Kalyn Ponga to undertake a concussion test

Fortunately most doctors, by nature of their profession, are inclined to err on the side of caution.

The Guardian - AU

‘Jumping at shadows’: NRL coaches go to war with League chiefs over on-field concussions

After a weekend of drama, confusion and criticism from NRL coaches, CEO Andrew Abdo has been forced to defend its management of on-field concussions

The New Daily

NRL boss Andrew Abdo refusing to budge on concussion protocols

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says the independent doctor in the bunker will stay, insisting the code has the right approach to on-field concussions.

AAP

NRL don't trust coaches on concussions: Ricky Stuart

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart agrees with Dolphins mentor Wayne Bennett that clubs should be back in sole control of identifying player concussions.

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