New Zealand cling to hope of Kalyn Ponga playing at World Cup despite broken arm

Kalyn Ponga will undergo surgery on a broken arm sustained in New Zealand’s defeat to Australia in the 2026 men’s Rugby League World Cup opener. Kalyn Ponga will undergo surgery on a broken arm sustained in New Zealand’s defeat to Australia in the 2026 men’s Rugby League World Cup opener. Rugby League World Cup 2026 New Zealand cling to hope of Kalyn Ponga playing at World Cup despite broken arm Kiwis fullback sustained injury in second half in defeat to Kangaroos

Ponga was a standout in his first Test since a switch of allegiance

Prefer the Guardian on Google 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 .