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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

‘We don’t need to’: Storm players reveal the simple fix to their slump

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 7:43pm AEST

Veteran forward Josh King has opened up on Melbourne’s six-game losing streak, revealing he is “partially embarrassed, especially with the reputation the Storm has”.

BREAKING: Tigers bombshell as Luai signs with PNG, becomes NRL’s ‘highest-paid’ player

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 5:35pm AEST

Jarome Luai is off to Papua New Guinea.

Why Luai’s shock PNG switch is the right move... for Tigers, the NRL and the star man himself

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 5:31pm AEST

On Sunday afternoon, Jarome Luai sent the rugby league world into shock after he was seen in the presence of Chiefs officials in Papua New Guinea.

Bellamy, Ciraldo swing axe; big Tigers blow as Broncos welcome back superstars — NRL Teams

from FOX SPORTS League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 4:41pm AEST

As expected, Craig Bellamy has swung the axe as the Storm aim to avoid a seventh-straight loss.

NRL's greatest ever try-scorer hints at imminent PNG switch

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 3:17pm AEST

Record-setting South Sydney try-scoring winger Alex Johnston looks set to become the first player to sign for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL entry.

Why NSW hasn’t met a problem Tiana Penitani Gray couldn’t solve

from ABC News: Rugby League

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 2:34pm AEST

Tiana Penitani Gray has never played second row before, but as the Origin stalwart prepares to play her third position in as many series such a bold change is nothing new.