Kalyn Ponga remaining in Kiwi Rugby League World Cup camp after surgery on broken arm

Kalyn Ponga broke his arm after playing a starring role for the Kiwis in a 24-22 loss to Australia. ( Getty Images: Cameron Spencer )

Kalyn Ponga is having surgery after breaking his arm in New Zealand's 24-22 loss to Australia to kick off the Rugby League World Cup.

Ponga will remain in camp with the Kiwis in the hope of returning to the field if the team makes a deep run in the tournament.

ABC Sport will live blog Australia's first game of the Women's Rugby League World Cup against Samoa tonight.

Link copied Share Share article Kalyn Ponga will undergo surgery on his broken arm but will remain in camp, with New Zealand not giving up on the superstar fullback playing again in the Rugby League World Cup.