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‘Tears in their eyes’: Ponga proud to represent family

A landmark eligibility change lets the 28-year-old switch to the Kiwis for the first time after eight years with the Māori All Stars.

Summary by The Queenslander
Kalyn Ponga is preparing for the international rugby league arena, grateful for a rule change that allows him to chase glory with New Zealand at the World Cup.

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Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
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‘Crazy question off the bat’

Kalyn Ponga 2026 Rugby League World Cup New Zealand Kiwis

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The Canberra TimesThe Canberra Times
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'Tears in their eyes': Ponga proud to represent family

Kalyn Ponga is preparing for the international rugby league arena, grateful for a rule change that allows him...

·Canberra, Australia
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The QueenslanderThe Queenslander

‘Tears in their eyes’: Ponga proud to represent family

Kalyn Ponga is preparing for the international rugby league arena, grateful for a rule change that allows him to chase glory with New Zealand at the World Cup.

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The Canberra Times broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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