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Gallant Knights’ NRL grand final loss ‘hurts so much’, says standout Kalyn Ponga

Kalyn Ponga admits Newcastle's heartbreaking 19-18 grand final defeat to the Sydney Roosters left him hurting, despite his brilliant individual performance.

Ponga was a constant menace with the ball, running a length-of-the-field try and saving a four-pointer against Mark Nawaqanitawase. biznow.biz

The emotion of the week took its toll as he paid tribute to the fans who packed into Accor Stadium, even wearing a pink headgear that was impossible to miss.