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'Why I stayed': Titans gun credits skipper for big call
Gold Coast's most promising forward Cooper Bai has credited the ethos and leader...
Joel Gould (AAP) 17 Jun 2026
Walker, Johnston and Siegwalt lead Souths to demolition of Broncos
South Sydney have rocketed back into form during an emotional night for the club...
Jarred Cross 12 Jun 2026
'It just popped': Coates suffers season-ending injury setback
Melbourne's fragile hopes of making the NRL finals have been dealt a major blow...
Melissa Woods (AAP) 6 Jun 2026
Kumuls star set to take on role with PNG Chiefs
Long-time PNG skipper Rhyse Martin is transitioning into an off-field role, reti...
Melissa Woods (AAP) 29 May 2026
West Papuan rebels claim killed miners were Indonesian military soldiers and police in disguise
West Papuan separatists in the occupied territory's eastern region allege eight...
Andrew Mathieson 26 May 2026
PNG sprinter Pais Wisil dreaming big ahead of Glasgow

Lightning quick, strong and with a junior rugby league pedigree, Pais Wisil sounds like an obvious target for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their NRL debut in 2028.

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John Salvado May 22, 2026
West Papuan voices speak out against latest aggression from Indonesian forces

Senior West Papuan figures have slammed the most recent Indonesian attacks on the occupied Indigenous territory of Western New Guinea. Inside the space of approximately 48 hours, a West Papuan indepen...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 20, 2026
Johnston treble helps Souths sink sloppy Sharks

South Sydney have punished Cronulla 36-12, cutting the Sharks down to size without Latrell Mitchell and solidifying their position in the NRL's top four.

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George Clarke May 11, 2026
'Chief 002': Johnston's signing with PNG official

Alex Johnston has officially signed with the PNG Chiefs on a one-year deal. The Papua New Guinea and Torres Strait Islander man is the incoming NRL club's second official signing, after their huge cou...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 6, 2026
'Haven't heard anything': Bai dodges PNG question

Cooper Bai has dodged a question about moving to the PNG Chiefs, as the Gold Coast forward admits the Titans' playing group let their club down in round nine.

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Jasper Bruce May 6, 2026
PNG Kumul could be Luai's perfect Chiefs halves partner

Papua New Guinea Kumul Jack de Belin has thrown his support behind national teammate Lachlan Lam to partner Jarome Luai in the Chiefs halves.

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

The PNG Chiefs believe the bombshell signing of Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai proves any NRL player can be a realistic target for their maiden season in 2028.

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Jasper Bruce Apr 30, 2026
Tigers star set to join Chiefs

Jarome Luai is expected to put pen to paper on a deal with the PNG Chiefs, who have announced South Sydney try-scoring freak Alex Johnston as their historic first signing.

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Darren Walton Apr 29, 2026
Indonesia's human rights body investigates West Papuan deaths amid military operation

Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights is investigating the shooting deaths of a dozen West Papuans from a recent Jakarta military operation.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 27, 2026
More deaths following latest military action in West Papua

The Indonesian military has been accused of attacking a refugee camp in West Papua territory, reportedly killing at least nine people including a toddler and a pregnant woman.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 22, 2026
Gun for hire: Ex-Wallaby Genia eyes PNG Chiefs role

Former Wallabies captain and proud Papua New Guinean Will Genia is open to working with the PNG Chiefs — in any capacity — as he plots his next move after almost a decade in Japan.

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Darren Walton Apr 22, 2026
Reville, Delana rewarded with new deals

Brisbane's Bruce Reville and Greater Western Sydney's Josaia Delana have both been rewarded with contract extensions at their respective clubs.

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Apr 17, 2026
Why son of PNG icon rejected Storm pursuit for Titans

Cooper Bai says remaining with Gold Coast and rejecting the chance to follow in his father's footsteps by joining Melbourne was the toughest decision of his career.

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George Clarke Apr 13, 2026
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