Kiwis Duo Kalyn Ponga and Casey McLean Nominated for Rugby League’s Top Global Award

The 150 minutes of football that earned Ponga world rugby league’s top award

New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga beat a host of stars, including Kangaroos rival Reece Walsh, to the prestigious Golden Boot award on Thursday evening.

Kiwis duo Kalyn Ponga and Casey McLean nominated for rugby league’s top global award

The Kiwis fullback and Kangaroos counterpart Reece Walsh are on the shortlist for the Golden Boot ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final.

Ponga vs Reece for Rugby League top award

The two 'biggest' names in their respective teams, star fullbacks Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh headline the short list of nominations for the 2026 International Rugby League Player of the Year awards.

England pair nominated for Rugby League Golden Boot – Total Rugby League

ENGLAND wheelchair star Rob Hawkins is going for a hat-trick of IRL Wheelchair Golden Boot awards, whilst Australia’s Reece Walsh and New Zealand’s Kalyn Ponga...