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 to play on with a suspected broken arm in a dramatic Men's Rugby League World Cup opener.

Published on RocksNews: 15 Oct 2026, 15:39 UTC
Updated: 15 Oct 2026, 15:39 UTC
Language: English

Walsh vomit & Ponga pain - the physical toll of World Cup opener — Image credit: BBC Sport

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.