Kalyn Ponga

Kalyn Ponga’s 2027 cap value at Newcastle is $1.20M a season (Published, The Daily Telegraph).

Newcastle · 2026 · Fullback / Five-eighth

1st of 30 fullbacks by estimate

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Signed through 2030.

2026 · 19 games · 1,454 minutes (77 a game) · Compared with 25 qualifying fullbacks

• Tries: 6
• Total points: 98
• Try assists: 14
• Tackles: 78
• Minutes / game: 77 min

The contract as held

• 2026 · Newcastle — Reported at $1.20M a season — The Daily Telegraph.
• 2027 · Newcastle — Reported at $1.20M a season — The Daily Telegraph.
• 2028 · Newcastle — Reported at $1.20M a season — The Daily Telegraph. Against a projected cap.

Contract talk

• 2026-10-11 · Peter O'Sullivan addresses Knights exit after signing with Broncos
• 2026-09-15 · Ponga locks in long-term deal until 2030

Beside him on the fullbacks board

• 2nd James Tedesco (Roosters) — Reported at $1.10M a season.
• 3rd Jahream Bula (Wests Tigers) — Reported at $1.00M a season.