Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Kiwi Kalyn as fresh rep controversy emerges

Email A fresh representative controversy involving Kalyn Ponga could erupt in the wake of the Newcastle Knights star’s showing for the Maori All Stars last month. Buzz Rothfield’s Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.

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PM Edition Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Kiwi Kalyn as fresh rep controversy emerges A fresh representative controversy involving Kalyn Ponga could erupt in the wake of the Newcastle Knights star’s showing for the Maori All Stars last month. Buzz Rothfield’s Saint,... READ MORE   Casualty Ward: Turbo scans just for ‘peace of mind’ The Sea Eagles are confident star fullback Tom Trbojevic has not sustained a serious hamstring, while the Panthers are sweating on scan results for Dylan Edwards. READ MORE   ‘Why would you do that’: Tino’s titanic showdown with Fifita Gold Coast skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui opens up on the tensions between himself and David Fifita and the mental demons he will carry on to Belmore Oval on Sunday. READ MORE   Dumped in a grave: Who killed Johnny ‘Fingers’ Birch? Johnny Birch had served time in prison related to drug offences and was known within criminal circles as “fingers”. His body was found partially buried and wrapped in a tarp on a r... 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