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The Latest Breaking News from the PNG Chiefs

Bennett predicts 'blow-up' over PNG's salary cap

NRL master coach Wayne Bennett has voiced concerns over the decision to grant tax-free salaries to players at the PNG Chiefs.

AAP · May 2

'Contagious': Suaalii says more players may follow Luai

Former Samoan World Cup teammate Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii believes Jarome Luai may well attract many more NRL stars to the PNG Chiefs.

AAP · Apr 30

'It sends a message': Luai just the beginning for PNG

The PNG Chiefs are spruiking "the adventure of a lifetime" to prospective NRL signings after Jarome Luai signed a three-year deal to become their first player.

AAP · Apr 30

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May tops Tigers' priority list after Luai's Chiefs move

The PNG Chiefs have freed up $1.2 million in salary-cap room for Wests Tigers by signing Jarome Luai. Here's how they intend to splash the cash.

AAP · Apr 29

Luai move will have NRL clubs on their toes: Marshall

The attraction of playing for the PNG Chiefs alongside Jarome Luai will have major ripples in the transfer market, says Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.

AAP · Apr 29

Jarome Luai reveals reason he became PNG Chief No.1

Jarome Luai says legacy not tax-free salary was the main lure in becoming the first official signing of the PNG Chiefs.

AAP · Apr 28

'PNG is ready': PM welcomes Chiefs' pursuit of Luai

The PNG Chiefs' pursuit of Jarome Luai proves the franchise is ready to make a splash when it enters the NRL in 2028, says prime minister James Marape.

AAP · Apr 27

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Gun for hire: Ex-Wallaby Genia eyes PNG Chiefs role

An-ex Wallabies son of a Papua New Guinea gun says he'd welcome the chance to cross codes and work with the PNG Chiefs ahead of their entry to the NRL in 2028.

AAP · Apr 21

Johnston sees lure of more history as a PNG Chief

Fresh off breaking the NRL try-scoring record at South Sydney, Alex Johnston says it would be "cool" to make more history as the PNG Chiefs first signing.

AAP · Mar 16

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