Kalyn Ponga

Knights five-eighth Kalyn Ponga has been knocked out once again after just 80 seconds in his side's clash against the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval.

Now his 4th concussion in the past 10 months, had his season prematurely ended in 2022 after 3 concussions in 6 weeks. But in terms of the context of today’s game, that is huge news.” Thoughts with him— NRL PHYSIO (@nrlphysio) “Oh no, Ponga’s been knocked out,” Andrew Voss said in commentary. “ First and foremost check on his welfare. But there were classy scenes as Ponga walked from the field up the tunnel to the sheds to a round of applause from the Tigers faithful.

There are fresh fears over Knights star Kalyn Ponga's future after a sickening clash left him with a fourt...

but we chose not to play him." He's had some extended breaks," he said. "Oh no. He's had the summer off. Oh dear! [clicking here](https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=wwos&redirect_uri=https://wwos.nine.com.au&newsletter=true)! [9Now](https://9now.app.link/NGHBKQkVweb) [Tubby calls on abuser to 'look Latrell in the eye'](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2023-latrell-mitchell-racial-abuse-updates-nicho-hynes-backed-by-mark-taylor-brad-fittler/d48da062-cb8f-4bea-90d2-fa8ab72f48a4) [Kalyn Ponga](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/kalyn-ponga)'s future in the [NRL](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl) after the [Knights](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/newcastle-knights) skipper suffered yet another concussion in his side's win over the [Wests Tigers](https://wwos.nine.com.au/wests-tigers). Kalyn is not at all well," he said. [Knights star facing lengthy ban over 'unsavoury' hit](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2023-jacob-saifiti-sent-off-jake-simpkin-hit-newcastle-knights-beat-wests-tigers/5c6d11b8-c11c-4700-8f70-750481bac790) [the Knights' 14-12 win](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/live-scores/wests-tigers-v-newcastle-knights-nrl-2023/534998592) at Leichhardt Oval.

Newcastle skipper Kalyn Ponga was ruled out of his side's NRL match against the Wests Tigers after sustaining a head knock less than 90 seconds into ...

"He was cleared to play in the last two games last year and we chose to not play him." Young was sin-binned for tackling Brent Naden off the ball and while he was off Asu Kepaoa crossed for the Tigers' first. "It's too early to say but we'll just follow the protocols.

Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga suffers another concussion in the 14-12 victory at Leichhardt Oval, while David Klemmer and Tommy Talau are separated from ...

In the heat of the battle he was still angry, which I fully appreciate." Debutant Toby Couchman suffered a head knock in the second half and failed to finish the match in the only sour note for St George Illawarra. "He was cleared to play in the last two games last year and we chose to not play him." The Newcastle winger was sin-binned and it was only when the Knights were down to 12 players that the Tigers got over, Kepaoa touching down in the 33rd minute. Talau failed his head injury assessment and he greeted Hastings with a push in the chest after the match. Hastings, who moved from the Wests Tigers to the Knights in the off-season, went over to apologise to former teammate Talau after collaring the young centre in the first half.

Kalyn Ponga's immediate playing future is in limbo after the Newcastle superstar suffered yet another nasty concussion on a Sunday afternoon.

I haven’t had to think about the concussions to be honest. The Knights are expected to err on the side of caution with their star playmaker. I look back on that time and that period I was going through the concussions, and they do have an effect on you,” Ponga said before the start of the season. “To be honest I didn’t know the effects alcohol could have on concussion. Security and Knights head of football Peter Parr had to separate the players. Talau wasn’t in the mood to hear it, firing off some harsh words to the ex-Tigers playmaker.

Newcastle skipper Kalyn Ponga was ruled out of his side's NRL match against the Wests Tigers after sustaining a head knock less than 90 seconds into ...

"He was cleared to play in the last two games last year and we chose to not play him." Young was sin-binned for tackling Brent Naden off the ball and while he was off Asu Kepaoa crossed for the Tigers' first. "It's too early to say but we'll just follow the protocols.

Concerns are growing for Kalyn Ponga's long-term future in the NRL, following a fourth concussion in the past 10 months on Sunday afternoon.

“I’m really proud of them – we had to contend with a whole heap. “It’s too early to say – we will follow the protocols. [A new history starts now in the Stan Original Documentary Series Dawn Of The Dolphins. [Newcastle's million-dollar superstar](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-league/news/kalyn-ponga-shuns-bennett-and-dolphins-sign-monster-5-million-knights-extension/kn5iivyfu2upoio8h6hyomdc) was taken from the field after just two minutes against the Tigers, after an attempted tackle on Asu Kepaoa went awfully wrong. [Jayden Brailey](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/nrl-2022-jayden-brailey-achilles-injury-rugby-league-newcastle-knights-adam-obrien/8dwdo47mnh3s1tb5pa1fnknq1) was also forced off with a head knock in the first-half. [Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-league/news/adam-o%E2%80%99brien-questions-kalyn-ponga-hia/yw3llv7r5knlcrn33pdqpc3i) revealed that the five-eighth would miss at least a week, but wasn't quick to delve into any long-term ramifications of the latest concussion.

Newcastle skipper Kalyn Ponga was ruled out of his side's NRL match against the Wests Tigers after sustaining a head knock less than 90 seconds into ...

"He was cleared to play in the last two games last year and we chose to not play him." Young was sin-binned for tackling Brent Naden off the ball and while he was off Asu Kepaoa crossed for the Tigers' first. "It's too early to say but we'll just follow the protocols.

Kalyn Ponga, pictured here after his latest head knock. Kalyn Ponga is facing another stint on the sidelines. Image: Getty. NRL fans and commentators have ...