RLWC quick hits: Ponga's power, Tonga's triumph and Fiji's sunny day

ABC Australia News - Oct 19, 2026

From Kalyn Ponga's magnificent Test debut to a mighty Tongan victory years in the making here are the quick hits from week one of the Rugby League World Cup.

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