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Queensland Origin star Ponga switches allegiance from Kangaroos to Kiwis
from ABC News: Rugby League
Kalyn Ponga says previous appearances for Australia did not reflect his true national identity after the International Rugby League approved his application to switch allegiances to New Zealand.
‘Brutally honest’ reality for Sea Eagles; why big change in Ponga is a ‘good sign’ — Talking Points
from FOX SPORTS League
Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes showed they have a different approach from the last couple of seasons that could bode well for their title push in 2026.
BREAKING: Ponga given green light for Kiwis allegiance switch in eligibility overhaul first
from FOX SPORTS League
Kalyn Ponga has been given the green light to represent New Zealand.
‘You do hear it’: Legend returns serve in fiery Madge war of words over Broncos drama
from FOX SPORTS League
Rugby league legend Gorden Tallis and Michael Maguire are locked in a war of words, with the former Broncos back rower returning serve with a sobering reality.
‘You hear things’: Crossover blockbuster firms as NAS makes big call on ‘mad man’ Gal
from FOX SPORTS League
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has vowed to KO Paul Gallen even faster than Australian heavyweight star Justis Huni did — and while also confirming “whispers” of a 2026 crossover blockbuster between the pair.
Bennett’s Bunnies handed brutal injury blow; Eels flyer ‘close’ to crucial return: NRL Early Mail
from FOX SPORTS League
The Rabbitohs have been handed a big blow, while the Eels are desperate for a key flyer to return — and he will be “close” according to Jason Ryles.
‘Will never see it again’: Inside NRL’s awkward debate... and why Bennett warning could backfire
from FOX SPORTS League
Wayne Bennett made his position very clear: “That’s not our game”.
‘Stuart and Daley’: Great’s huge praise for rookies; Dragons sign international forward — NRL Daily
from FOX SPORTS League
Melbourne Storm legend and Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater has offered the highest level of praise to Canberra Raiders rookie Ethan Sanders, likening him to his coach back in his playing days.
Barnett ‘keen to rip in’ and end on a ‘high’ as future to be confirmed within 48 hours
from FOX SPORTS League
Mitchell Barnett has conceded that he wants to depart the New Zealand Warriors as a premiership-winner, as a decision on his future is set to be confirmed within the next 48 hours.
RTS to join Warriors greats with milestone match against Raiders
from Stuff.co.nz - League
Andrew Webster has kept the squad largely unchanged, with only second-rower Marata Niukore returning from a calf injury to replace halfback Luke Hanson on the extended bench. Stuff sports reporters