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Ford, Boyd dazzle as Warriors keep dream start rolling

The Warriors have kept their unbeaten start to the NRL season in tact after dismantling an undermanned and error-riddled Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.

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Ponga out for up to two months in Knights double blow

Newcastle will need to contend without their two biggest stars for the coming weeks after both Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown suffered injuries in round two.

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Knights suffer $3 million blow in big win over Manly

Newcastle lost their two highest-paid players to injury in the first half against Manly, but it didn't stop them beating an ordinary Sea Eagles outfit 36-16.

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'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches to NZ

Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.

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Brown ready to revert to old role for Knights

Newcastle's attack took a step forward in Vegas, but Dylan Brown is happy to relinquish organising responsibilities if Fletcher Sharpe's injury forces a change.

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Cowboys' Vegas pain continues as winger suspended

North Queensland winger Braidon Burns has received a two-match ban for his high shot on Kalyn Ponga during the Cowboys' loss in Las Vegas.

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Knights relief for Fletcher with Ponga still main man

Kalyn Ponga remains the most important man in Newcastle's attack, inspiring the Knights to a 28-18 season-opening win over North Queensland in Las Vegas.

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Knights need halves to stick after Sharpe Vegas opening

Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook says the fact his three key spine players are run-first footballers is a positive for the Knights, not a cause for concern.

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Simple mindset shift Brown must master as Knights No.7

Dylan Brown said he is ready to deal with the pressure of being the NRL's highest-paid halfback - and there is one thing that he must change when wearing No.7.

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The No.1 curse Walsh must break to keep Broncos on top

Reece Walsh enters 2026 with more attention on him than any other player, but few fullbacks have been able to back up untouchable seasons year after year.

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Sharks' Test duo excited by Origin rule change

Cronulla Test stars Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora are keen to play State of Origin finally after a long wait.

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Fonua-Blake, Ponga to benefit from big Origin change

The NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin eligibility rules in the game's history, with New Zealand also set to benefit from the overhaul.

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Kalyn Ponga would consider shock switch to New Zealand

Kalyn Ponga is open to switching allegiances to play international footy for New Zealand, once he produces consistent form for Newcastle.

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Knights launch Brown era as Titans say hello to Bai

Newcastle's hope for a new golden age gets its first moment in the sun as Dylan Brown gets set to play five-eighth for the Knights for the first time.

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The Warriors youngster touted to be the next Benji

Leka Halasima could become the first Warrior in history to win Dally M Rookie of the Year, but that might just be the beginning for the talented forward.

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Speculation a 'kick in the guts' for Knights coach

Adam O'Brien has addressed media reports that Newcastle have decided he will not be their coach after the 2025 NRL season.

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Newcastle No.1 insists he's committed to Knights

Kalyn Ponga has affirmed his commitment to Newcastle amid speculation the gun fullback could be lured to rugby union.

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Newcastle Knights players unaware of key duo departing

While rumours are buzzing about coach Adam O'Brien being sacked and skipper Kalyn Ponga switching codes, Newcastle players say they haven't been told anything.

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State of Origin 2025 Game 3: where the series decider will be won and lost

From the huge decision to bring Josh Papalii out of Origin retirement to a titanic tussle in the centres, the series finale in Sydney promises intrigue

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Papalii gets Origin comeback for ages, Hammer new No.1

Josh Papalii has earned an unexpected State of Origin recall as coach Billy Slater moves Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to fullback and gives Gehamat Shibasaki a debut.

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Walsh's huge nod after Ponga blow opens Origin door

The door is open for Reece Walsh to return to the Queensland No.1 jersey after Kalyn Ponga was ruled out of State of Origin III with a foot injury.

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Origin decider fear for injured Ponga as Raiders go top

Newcastle skipper Kalyn Ponga's immediate playing future is in doubt after he failed to finish his side's 22-18 loss to the Raiders.

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Knights score late to sink Dolphins as Bostock injured

Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga had a blinder to inspire a 26-20 win over the Dolphins, with Knights forward Brodie Jones scoring the match-winner at the death.

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'I wasn't eye-gouged by Luai in Origin,' says Cotter

Reuben Cotter has confirmed he was not eye-gouged by Jarome Luai in State of Origin II in Perth, as Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall defends his co-captain.

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Luai fined, but cleared of eye-gouge claim

Jarome Luai has been fined for contrary conduct, but will not face a ban after the NRL's match review committee deemed he did not eye-gouge Reuben Cotter.

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