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In signing Jarome Luai, Papua New Guinea's power has become real

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 9:46am AEST

Jarome Luai's decision to sign with Papua New Guinea is a showcase of the economic power behind the Chiefs and marks the start of the greatest rugby league gold rush since Super League.

‘All I need to know’: Storm star opens up on scary stroke ordeal, gets green light for 2026 return

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 9:43am AEST

The struggling Melbourne Storm have been given a much-needed boost.

‘We now have player 001’: Chiefs release Luai photo as key contract detail revealed

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 9:32am AEST

The PNG Chiefs have confirmed details of Jarome Luai’s marquee signing, revealing the four-time premiership player is contracted for two seasons with an option to remain at the club in 2030.

Wests Tigers star Luai confirms move to PNG Chiefs

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 8:59am AEST

Jarome Luai will leave Wests Tigers at the end of the 2027 season, announcing he will join the PNG Chiefs for their entry to the NRL.

LIVE: Benji Marshall, Jarome Luai to front media as Tigers star explains big contract call

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 8:22am AEST

Jarome Luai will front the media alongside Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall after news that he is set to link up with the PNG Chiefs for the inaugural 2028 season.

‘Bad blood’: Chiefs fume as ‘silly’ signing leak sparks backflip fear

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 8:12am AEST

The PNG Chiefs are said to be “not happy” with Alex Johnston’s agent after news of his move to the NRL’s 19th franchise was leaked.

Why two-word jab won’t come back to haunt Luai; club most ‘at risk’ of PNG poaching: Talking Points

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 6:31am AEST

Jarome Luai is off to the PNG Chiefs.

‘Not a fair fight’: Why the ‘poor old’ Bears are fighting an uphill battle in recruiting war

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 9:54pm AEST

In the wake of Jarome Luai’s PNG bombshell, a spotlight has shone on the perceived disadvantages the Perth Bears have compared to their fellow expansion team the Chiefs.

Inside PNG’s ‘irresistible’ Luai pitch with three stars named as next targets... but ‘odd’ fallout warned

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 9:00pm AEST

A list of former teammates of Jarome Luai have been raised as potential targets of the PNG Chiefs following the revelation the NRL’s 19th franchise are giving the playmaker the “opportunity to build his own team”.

Government-funded private jet and tax-free millions: NRL star’s move to new PNG team

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 7:57pm AEST

The league’s newest franchise has landed two major stars in a single day, sparking fears over their massive financial advantage. Christian Nicolussi, Chris Barrett and Adrian Proszenko