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The Latest Breaking News from PNG Chiefs

Chiefs in box seat to sign Young as Raiders pull offer

Canberra have revoked their tabled contract offer to Hudson Young, confirmed by the Raiders as "the largest contract offer in the club's history".

AAP · 23h ago

Chiefs home in on plans to expand future NRL stadium

The PNG Chiefs will enter the NRL in 2028 with plans to renovate their home ground soon after their maiden season.

AAP · Oct 26

'They wanted my undies': Chiefs embrace PNG welcome

Jarome Luai and Brian To'o were given a warm reception by their future home fans as they led Samoa to heavy thrashing of Papua New Guinea.

AAP · Oct 24

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Future Chiefs star in PNG as Samoa slaughter Kumuls

Samoa have issued a World Cup statement by hammering Papua New Guinea 64-6 on home soil.

AAP · Oct 24

The sights and sounds of PNG's rugby league love affair

Eighteen months out from the entry of the PNG Chiefs into the NRL, Papua New Guinea's love for rugby league shines brightly.

AAP · Oct 23

Meet the mastermind behind Chiefs' NRL talent factory

Joey Grima is short in stature but big on passion for the potential of Papua New Guinea as he sets about unearthing Chiefs and Kumuls players of the future.

AAP · Oct 22

Is this the face of the first homegrown PNG Chief?

Morea Morea is a lightning quick fullback for the PNG Kumuls and his burning desire is to become the Chiefs' first homegrown NRL player.

AAP · Oct 22

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'People love him': Luai out to defy critics on PNG soil

Future PNG Chiefs star Jarome Luai has the eyes of 11 million Papua New Guineans on him as he prepares to play for Samoa against the Kumuls.

AAP · Oct 22

How Chiefs target healed family feud after Storm snub

Marcus Bai was furious with how son Cooper rejected Melbourne but says the forward is showing greater maturity in his decision-making this time around.

AAP · Oct 21

PNG Chiefs unveil logo and jersey for first NRL season amid naming dispute with rival code

Design includes face of a chief and cultural drawings by artist Tabu after NZ Rugby injunction over use of Chiefs moniker was denied in the high court

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21

'True identity': PNG Chiefs unveil new logo amid drama

The Chiefs have launched their new logo in Port Moresby as PNG Prime Minister James Marape told Australian taxpayers their contribution "won't be in vain".

AAP · Oct 21

The 110kg reason Leniu made Parramatta switch

Spencer Leniu has discussed the motivations behind his move to NRL strugglers Parramatta after finishing his time at the Sydney Roosters with a premiership.

AAP · Oct 19

Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign

A stylish 14 points from veteran Papua New Guinea forward Rhyse Martin has highlighted the Kumuls' opening World Cup win over Lebanon.

AAP · Oct 17

Samoa embrace 'chaos' as Luai, To'o head to PNG

Samoa have hammered France to open their World Cup bid but they'll face a much more daunting task as Chiefs recruits Jarome Luai and Brian To'o head to PNG.

AAP · Oct 16

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AAP · Oct 16

Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name

Rugby league has struck the first blow in the Chief name wars, with New Zealand Rugby's urgent injunction denied ahead of the new PNG NRL club's jersey reveal.

AAP · Oct 14

'Prove people wrong': Luai warning after Tigers exit

Samoan teammate Stephen Crichton is keen to see Jarome Luai silence the haters after his PNG Chiefs move was widely blamed for derailing Wests Tigers season.

The Conversation · Oct 14

Domestic violence is a national crisis in PNG. The Chiefs NRL team must do more to support women

In 2028, the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Chiefs will make their highly anticipated National Rugby League (NRL) debut after unprecedented Australian federal government investment, a flurry of big-name singings, lucrative tax breaks and seemingly infinite commercial deals.

AAP · Oct 14

'I will look at it': Bai ready for PNG Chiefs approach

Gold Coast forward Cooper Bai has joined Jarome Luai in inking a sponsorship deal with a PNG-based company as he faces a huge call on his future. .

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The Conversation · Oct 12

What’s in a name? Enough to ensnare Australia, NZ and PNG in a legal battle over the rugby team name ‘Chiefs’

Last week, New Zealand Rugby began legal action in the High Court of New Zealand to protect the club name “Chiefs” against its use by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC).

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14

‘Now we seem to be the villains’: How PNG Chiefs are building a squad that is the envy of other NRL clubs

The expansion club’s recruiting spree has been aided by generous tax breaks with the goal to assemble a competitive roster from day one

AAP · Sep 9

PNG Chiefs secure record-breaking NRL sponsorship deal

The PNG Chiefs have secured the biggest sponsorship agreement in NRL history, with a deal worth roughly $15 million.

AAP · Aug 24

Manu's talks with PNG PM helped lock in Chiefs deal

Joey Manu's desire to be part of a team that represents the entire Pacific helped prompt his decision to be a foundation player at the PNG Chiefs.

AAP · Aug 10

How PNG Chiefs poached Penrith star To'o in major coup

The PNG Chiefs have completed another significant signing with the recruitment of star NRL winger Brian To'o.

AAP · Jul 31

Axed Manly coach Seibold scooped up by PNG Chiefs

Anthony Seibold has unveiled his next rugby league coaching move, signing with the PNG Chiefs ahead of their inaugural season.

AAP · Jul 29

'I've taken pay cuts': Munster opens up on PNG interest

Cameron Munster has spoken of the allure of the PNG Chiefs as he weighs up a move in 2028 after being given permission by Melbourne to negotiate.

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