Walsh vomit & Ponga pain - the physical toll of World Cup opener

October 15, 2026

Australia's Reece Walsh exerted himself to the point of throwing up, while New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga tried to play on with a suspected broken arm in a dramatic Men's Rugby League World Cup opener.

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Walsh vomit & Ponga pain - the physical toll of World Cup opener
Walsh vomit & Ponga pain - the physical toll of World Cup opener

Australia's Reece Walsh exerted himself to the point of throwing up, while New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga tried ...