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PNG Pepes' brave quest for World Cup netball berth
Barely out of her teens, Waisame Andrew will spearhead Papua New Guinea's quest...
Will Nicholas (AAP) 10 Jul 2026
'Dream come true' as Pacific rugby league accord signed
The door is open for NRL and NRLW matches to be played in Pacific Island nations...
Jasper Bruce (AAP) 9 Jul 2026
Protect us all: pact a new era for 'Pacific family'
A mutual defence pact between Australia and Papua New Guinea has come into force...
Bougainville president alleges PNG breached landmark agreement on long-serving path towards independence
Bougainville's government has accused Papua New Guinea's leaders of breaching a...
Andrew Mathieson 18 Jun 2026
PNG parliament sets bar high for Bougainville's climb towards independence
Main points:- The PNG parliamentary vote to grant Bougainville its sovereignty w...
Andrew Mathieson 12 Jun 2026
IMF approves $A231m in funding for Papua New Guinea

The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board has approved reviews of Papua ‌New Guinea's lending arrangements, unlocking about $US163 million ($A231 million) in combined disbursements.

Watson becomes third Chiefs signing

Connor Watson has officially become the PNG Chiefs' third signing ahead of their entry into the NRL in 2028. Watson, 30, has inked a two-year deal with the incoming side for 2028 and 2029, confirmed b...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 2, 2026
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...

Watson appears next in line for Chiefs following PNG visit

Connor Watson appears front of the line in the PNG Chiefs ongoing list of signature targets after touching down in Port Moresby at the weekend.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 18, 2026
New Starlink access reaches 4,000 people across remote PNG villages

A new Starlink connection has brought reliable internet and phone access to approximately 4,000 people across remote villages in Papua New Guinea, ending years of poor communication access for communi...

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Rebekah Rasmussen May 18, 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.

'Contagious': Sua'ali'i says more players may follow Luai

Code-hopping superstar Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i can see Jarome Luai serving as PNG's new pied piper and prove a magnet for a swathe of Pacific Islanders to be drawn to the Chiefs.

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Darren Walton May 1, 2026
'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
'Short-sighted' to criticise tax-free deals: PNG Chiefs

PNG football boss Michael Chammas says "short-sighted" critics of the Chiefs' tax-free salary cap need to expand their thinking beyond the footy field.

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Jasper Bruce Apr 30, 2026
May tops Tigers' priority list after Luai's Chiefs move

Wests Tigers will ramp up talks with off-contract players after receiving a $1.2 million boost in their salary cap following Jarome Luai's decision to sign with the PNG Chiefs.

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George Clarke Apr 30, 2026
Luai move will have NRL clubs on their toes: Marshall

Benji Marshall says clubs now have to be alert that the PNG Chiefs are a major power in the NRL transfer market after the new franchise used its tax-free concessions to land Wests Tigers superstar Jar...

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George Clarke Apr 29, 2026
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