Kalyn Ponga signs five-year deal with Newcastle Knights

After weeks of speculation, Kalyn Ponga has signed a multi-million dollar five-year deal to stay at the Newcastle Knights.

Fronting a media conference this afternoon, Ponga told the packed crowd he would be a Knight until the end of the 2027 NRL season.

«It's a proud moment,» he said.

Just days ago it was reported the Knights had taken the deal off the table. 

A meeting with incoming Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett a few weeks ago also inflamed rumours about Ponga's future.

The 24-year-old was signed with the Knights until the end of the 2024 season, but a clause in the contract gave him until June 30 to activate the final two years.

The new deal starts next season and replaces all existing options and clauses from the current contract.

More to come