The 150 minutes of football that earned Ponga world rugby league’s top award

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 12, 2026

New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga beat a host of stars, including Kangaroos rival Reece Walsh, to the prestigious Golden Boot award on Thursday evening.

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