Ponga and Waaka win 2026 Golden Boot awards ahead of World Cup
New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga and Stacey Waaka won the 2026 Golden Boot awards on Friday. Ponga, who scored six tries leading Newcastle to the NRL grand final, and Waaka, who tallied nine tries for the Warriors, will compete for New Zealand in the World Cup finals this weekend. Both players showcased exceptional performance in their respective seasons.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 07:31 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 07:40 UTC
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