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The six weeks from hell that whipped the Sky Blues into Origin shape

from ABC News: Rugby League

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 3:16pm AEST

For the second year in a row both New South Wales and Queensland enter the women's State of Origin match with barely a game between them this year, but a six-week training block that one player called "one of the hardest things I've ever done" has them primed for the series opener. 

Cowboys secretly meet with gun playmaker; Star Penrith duo respond to PNG rumour — Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 1:39pm AEST

The Cowboys are reportedly circling Warriors gun Chanel Harris-Tavita, with the club interested in pairing the talented playmaker with superstar Tom Dearden.

‘Thinking about walking away’: Why Origin debutant nearly quit rugby league

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 12:55pm AEST

Ahead of making her debut for the NSW Blues, Teagan Berry has opened up on how she considered walking away from the sport at the end of last season.

Benji Marshall’s ‘emotional’ chat with ‘broken down’ Jarome Luai... and powerful reveal on moment he ‘begged’ star

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 11:41am AEST

Tigers coach Benji Marshall has revealed an “emotional” conversation with Jarome Luai in his office that proves the star five-eighth’s move to Papua New Guinea is about more than “just himself”.

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.