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Souths set Latrell's timeline as absence rolls on
Wayne Bennett has laid out a new timeline on when Latrell Mitchell should return...
George Clarke (AAP) 17 Jul 2026
Claims Indonesian humanitarian service supported military operations in West Papua
A humanitarian air service has been accused of transporting Indonesian military...
Andrew Mathieson 13 Jul 2026
Indonesian human rights commission demands review of military operations over West Papuan deaths
Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights has called on the country's Pres...
Andrew Mathieson 6 Jul 2026
'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 with star winger Xavier Coates ruled out for the season after snapping his Achilles.

Kumuls star set to take on role with PNG Chiefs

Long-time PNG skipper Rhyse Martin is transitioning into an off-field role, retiring to become football operations manager at the Chiefs. Currently playing for Hull KR in the Super League, the 33-year...

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 gold miners they shot and killed on Thursday were undercover members of Indonesian security forces.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 26, 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
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