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Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name
New Zealand's High Court has knocked back an application for an interim injuncti...
Murray Wenzel (AAP) 19 Oct 2026
Canadian Indigenous leaders take stand for First Nations’ access to clean and safe drinking water
Indigenous leaders have urged the Canadian government to take a much stronger st...
Giovanni Torre 16 Oct 2026
The PNG Chiefs must do more to support women facing a domestic violence crisis
In 2028, the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Chiefs will make their highly anticipated Na...
'I will look at it': Bai ready for PNG Chiefs approach
Gold Coast forward Cooper Bai is open to an offer from PNG Chiefs if they come k...
Joel Gould (AAP) 14 Oct 2026
Battle for use of Chiefs NRL team name headed for court
The battle for the NRL's Papua New Guinea expansion side to be called the Chiefs...
Melissa Woods (AAP) 9 Oct 2026
Luai to be face of Pepsi while Coke sponsors the Chiefs

Jarome Luai will retain his status as the face of Pepsi in Papua New Guinea, while wearing Coca-Cola's logo on field as they become one of the Chiefs' new major sponsors.

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Scott Bailey (AAP) Sep 28, 2026
First Nations leaders mark UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples anniversary with renewed call for its full implementation

On the 19th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the UN Declaration) as a global human rights standard, Canada's First Nations Leadership Council (FNL...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 17, 2026
Johnston gracious but 'no thanks' to Jenkins idea

Alex Johnston may have smashed Ken Irvine's long-standing tries record this year, but the South Sydney winger doesn't want any awards named after him - yet.

PNG Chiefs secure record-breaking NRL sponsorship deal

The PNG Chiefs won't play an NRL game until 2028, but already the start-up club has netted the most lucrative sponsorship deal in the competition's history.

'Irrelevant': Marshall unfazed by Luai's PNG trip

Benji Marshall insists Jarome Luai is entitled to spend his downtime as he pleases, dismissing "irrelevant" criticism of the Wests Tigers star's recent trip to PNG.

Date set for PNG Chiefs first logo and jersey unveiling

The PNG Cheifs have set the date they'll unveil their club logo and inaugural jersey ahead of entering the NRL in 2028. A 'special event' in Port Moresby is planned for the logo release on October 21...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 3, 2026
Chief reasons why superstar Panther signed up with PNG

Brian To'o says a desire to "change people's lives", and to have his changed, motivated his impending move to NRL expansion side PNG. Speaking to media for the first time since inking his three-year d...

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Jasper Bruce (AAP) Aug 31, 2026
Roosters address potential Manu return amid PNG move

Trent Robinson is refusing to rule out the prospect of Joey Manu lining up in Sydney Roosters colours before the Kiwi Test star joins the PNG Chiefs.

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

Joey Manu has revealed how a conversation with Papua New Guinea's prime minister helped convince him to return to the NRL and join the Chiefs in 2028.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 25, 2026
Manu locks in return to rugby league as PNG adds another big name to roster

The PNG Chiefs have lured 'world-class' centre Joey Manu back to rugby league as their latest signing to a squad making waves 18 months out from its first NRL game.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 24, 2026
PNG Chiefs add Brian To'o to growing list of stars on inaugural squad

The PNG Chiefs added another star to their inaugural squad confirming the signature of Brian To'o on a three-year deal from 2028. To'o, 27, will rekindle with four-time premiership teammate Jarome Lua...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 10, 2026
Indigenous leaders and advocates urge Canadian government to reverse funding freeze for vital women's services

Indigenous leaders and representative bodies, women's groups and other human rights advocates have united in an urgent call for the Canadian government to renew critical funding for work addressing mi...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 7, 2026
Chiefs NRL funding touted as nation building for PNG

The PNG Chiefs' arrival in the NRL is only one part of a broader, longer-term plan to transform the social outcomes within Papua New Guinea, a league official says.

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