Kalyn Ponga to undergo surgery for broken forearm during World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 7:34 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Kalyn Ponga is set to have surgery on a broken forearm sustained during New Zealand's World Cup opener against Australia. He played for about 20 minutes after the injury, scoring two tries before leaving the match in the 70th minute. The Kiwis lost the opener 24-22. Ponga's chances of returning for the final on November 15 remain slim, but he will remain with the team after his surgery. Gold Coast Titans' Keano Kini is expected to take his place in the upcoming Pool A matches against the Cook Islands and Fiji.
- •Kalyn Ponga injures forearm in World Cup opener against Australia.
- •Ponga scored two tries before leaving in the 70th minute.
- •New Zealand lost the match 24-22.
- •Ponga will have surgery but may not return for the final.
- •Keano Kini will replace Ponga in upcoming matches.
- 7:34 AMYahoo Sports — New Zealand's Ponga to have surgery on broken forearm
"New Zealand refuse to rule full-back Kalyn Ponga out of the rest of the Rugby League World Cup as he prepares to have surgery on a broken forearm.
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