LIVE NRL: Knights star sent to hospital in ‘big blow’ as Ponga delivers masterclass against Storm
The Melbourne Storm defeated the Newcastle Knights 32-30 in a high-scoring NRL match at AAMI Park. The game was marked by a serious neck injury to Knights player Phoenix Crossland and a standout performance by Kalyn Ponga.
Why it matters
The match highlights the physical intensity of professional rugby league and the ongoing impact of player injuries on team performance.
NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP ‘Hell of a fight’: Storm survive huge scare in 62-point thriller as star sent to hospital Storm victorious 62-point thriller | 03:36 Lance Jenkinson from Newswire June 5th, 2026 10:14 pm The injury-hit Melbourne Storm held on for dear life to edge out a never-give-in Newcastle Knights 32-30 in a thriller at AAMI Park on Friday night.
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