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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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Knights confirm playmaker's long-awaited NRL return

Newcastle have turned to Jackson Hastings for their NRL clash against the Sydney Roosters, who have a playmaker of their own back from injury.

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'He'll be ready': Walsh still in Slater's Maroons plans

Brisbane star Reece Walsh is breathing down Kalyn Ponga's neck for a Queensland recall this series at fullback and coach Billy Slater welcomes the competition.

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O'Brien hits out at booing Knights fans before comeback

Newcastle have come back to beat Manly 26-22 after fans vented their frustration at the Knights following another scoreless half at McDonald Jones Stadium.

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Knights blast 'ridiculous' draw as ban looms for prop

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has pulled no punches as he hit out at the NRL's uneven scheduling, while the club now risk losing a star to a long ban.

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O'Brien defends Ponga resting as Dragons down Knights

Kalyn Ponga didn't back up when Newcastle needed him most as the Knights succumbed to a 20-6 defeat at the hands of St George Illawarra.

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Ponga sheds quad issue in vital step for Maroons

Tom Dearden has prepared to be ready for any contingency as Queensland's No.14, as Kalyn Ponga joined team training for the first time in camp.

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Knights must defy grim Origin stat to revive season

Newcastle's "over-reliance" on Kalyn Ponga will be tested as the club attempt to kickstart their season in the Origin period, a time that has proven a bugbear.

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How Slater's 'gold' helps Ponga go to another level

Kalyn Ponga will start at fullback for Queensland for the first time since 2022, and he intends to hang on to it by putting in a performance to be proud of.

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Maroons' debutant ball, headed by rookie destroyer Toia

Queensland coach Billy Slater has put his faith in new blood, with Robert Toia, Beau Fermor and Trent Loiero to feature in the State of Origin cauldron.

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Ponga return at No.1 is Hammer blow to Blues: Hodges

Kalyn Ponga and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow are in a battle to play fullback for Queensland and Maroons great Justin Hodges believes it should be Ponga.

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Legend's wisdom adds an edge to Sharpe's transition

Fletcher Sharpe had his best game at five-eighth yet as Newcastle thrashed South Sydney and the young gun can thank some advice from Andrew Johns.

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Sharpe hat-trick lifts Knights, injury woes for Souths

Newcastle's attack has finally clicked against injury-hit South Sydney in a 30-4 win as No.6 Fletcher Sharpe ensured the end of a five-game losing run.

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Knights 'down on confidence' after fifth-straight loss

Newcastle's attacking woes continued as they suffered a fifth consecutive NRL loss, this time falling to the in-form Warriors in Christchurch.

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Circling Sharks inflict more pain on struggling Knights

Newcastle have suffered another uninspiring NRL loss, falling at home to a 34-14 defeat at the hands of the well-travelled Cronulla Sharks.

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