Rugby League World Cup 2026: Kalyn Ponga-Inspired New Zealand Power Past Tonga to Reach Final

New Zealand sweep into Rugby League World Cup final

Rugby League World Cup 2026: Kalyn Ponga-inspired New Zealand power past Tonga to reach final

Kalyn Ponga returns from a broken arm to inspire New Zealand to victory in a pulsating encounter with Tonga as they reach their first World Cup final since 2013.

New Zealand power away from Tonga to ease into Rugby League World Cup final

New Zealand 34-10 Tonga: Buoyed by the return of star full-back Kalyn Ponga, the Kiwis surged away in the second half to set up a final against Australia or Samoa

Kiwis romp into World Cup final as Kalyn Ponga stars against Tonga in return from broken arm

New Zealand will face either the Kangaroos or Samoa in next Sunday night’s decider at Suncorp Stadium.

Kalyn Ponga stuns with ‘incredible’ act as Kiwis book spot in final

The superstar produced an phenomenal performance, just 23 days after breaking his arm.

World Cup produces epic moment of the year

Tonga won the epic pre-game standoff with a defiant stare down for the ages, but New Zealand won on the scoreboard and booked their spot in the World Cup final after handling the wild conditions in Newcastle.