Kalyn Ponga has been shopped around to European rugby clubs and earmarked as a target for a new rebel rugby league. It comes amid rumours coach Adam O’Brien’s time at the club is coming to an end.
Bradman Best is keen for good mate Kalyn Ponga to stay, but he’s confident the Knights have the depth at fullback if the skipper decides to leave.
The rumour mill has gone into overdrive after reports about Kalyn Ponga rocked the Knights on Monday night.
Jason Ryles’ call to move Dylan Brown to hooker came as a surprise to many, but not all. Crucially, Brown was on board, with his decision to not move to Newcastle before June 30 prompting an Eels spine shake-up.
The bizarre world of the rugby league transfer market was in full swing this weekend, with Dom Young playing as a Rooster before waking up on Sunday morning as a Newcastle Knight.
Several NRL coaches are under pressure to keep their jobs with the rumour mill going into overdrive after a string of tough losses.
New South Wales police have charged a man for allegedly sending death threats and abusive messages to Newcastle winger James Schiller.
Kalyn Ponga is at the centre of a shock poaching raid as a $2m carrot is dangled in front of the Newcastle Knights superstar.
Kalyn Ponga is in demand for a lucrative overseas code switch, with European rugby clubs looking to poach the Knights and Maroons star for a move that could see him earn north of $2m annually.
Newcastle half Jackson Hastings is set to make his first appearance in the NRL this season as Adam O’Brien contends with his injury-ravaged side.
Shattered Sea Eagles players walked straight to the dressing sheds after their golden point loss to the Knights, snubbing an 18-year tradition to honour a club legend who is battling cancer.
Adam O’Brien has issued a heartfelt apology to Knights fans, while he also addressed vile social media abuse towards one of his players.
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