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'They wanted my undies': Chiefs embrace PNG welcome

Jarome Luai and Brian To'o were given a warm reception by their future home fans as they led Samoa to heavy thrashing of Papua New Guinea.

AAP · Oct 24

Future Chiefs star in PNG as Samoa slaughter Kumuls

Samoa have issued a World Cup statement by hammering Papua New Guinea 64-6 on home soil.

AAP · Oct 24

PNG seek to level playing field in sapping Samoa test

PNG might be rank outsiders in Saturday's home international against Samoa, but their record at home tells a different story.

AAP · Oct 23

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After brutal KO, Samoa star wants World Cup to remember

He was knocked out cold in the last World Cup so Chanel Harris-Tavita is adamant Samoa can create lasting memories as they aim to down Papua New Guinea.

AAP · Oct 23

The sights and sounds of PNG's rugby league love affair

Eighteen months out from the entry of the PNG Chiefs into the NRL, Papua New Guinea's love for rugby league shines brightly.

AAP · Oct 23

Is this the face of the first homegrown PNG Chief?

Morea Morea is a lightning quick fullback for the PNG Kumuls and his burning desire is to become the Chiefs' first homegrown NRL player.

AAP · Oct 22

'People love him': Luai out to defy critics on PNG soil

Future PNG Chiefs star Jarome Luai has the eyes of 11 million Papua New Guineans on him as he prepares to play for Samoa against the Kumuls.

AAP · Oct 22

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Rising star arrives in PNG, set to join expansion club

The PNG Chiefs' coach and CEO have rolled out the red carpet for Cooper Bai in Port Moresby, with the youngster expected to sign with the new NRL team.

AAP · Oct 21

'Toughest man alive' leads PNG towards World Cup dream

Papua New Guinea hooker Edwin Ipape has been hailed as the linchpin figure most likely to lead the Kumuls to World Cup glory.

AAP · Oct 20

Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign

A stylish 14 points from veteran Papua New Guinea forward Rhyse Martin has highlighted the Kumuls' opening World Cup win over Lebanon.

AAP · Oct 17

Samoa embrace 'chaos' as Luai, To'o head to PNG

Samoa have hammered France to open their World Cup bid but they'll face a much more daunting task as Chiefs recruits Jarome Luai and Brian To'o head to PNG.

AAP · Oct 16

How prop with the NRL's most Italian name got PNG call

Luca Moretti was a surprise call up for Papua New Guinea, with the Parramatta prop shedding light on the links that will hand him a Kumuls debut this weekend.

AAP · Oct 15

Why sons of PNG legends were forced to skip World Cup

Cooper Bai and Lachlan Lam headline a depleted 23-man Papua New Guinea squad assembled by coach Jason Demetriou.

AAP · Oct 6

RL:Kumuls star set to take on role with PNG Chiefs

Kumuls captain Rhyse Martin will retire after the Rugby League World Cup and take on a role with the PNG Chiefs ahead of their NRL launch in 2028.

AAP · May 28

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AAP · May 28

Kumuls star set to take on role with PNG Chiefs

Kumuls captain Rhyse Martin will retire after the Rugby League World Cup and take on a role with the PNG Chiefs ahead of their NRL launch in 2028.

AAP · May 1

PNG Kumul could be Luai's perfect Chiefs halves partner

In the wake of the PNG Chiefs signing their first ever player in Jarome Luai, the club should look to the Kumuls to find his halves partner, says Jack de Belin.

AAP · Nov 1, 2025

The eye-catching NRL auditions in PNG's dominant win

Exactly a year out from the PNG Chiefs being able to hit the market for NRL players, their national side has claimed the Pacific Bowl by flogging Fiji.

AAP · Oct 25, 2025

Bai shines as PNG hang on to pip Cook Islands

PNG Kumuls unearthed a star of the future in 18-year-old forward Cooper Bai as they hung on for a thrilling 40-28 Pacific Bowl win over brave Cook Islands.

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AAP · Oct 12, 2025

Strange hurls hat into Roos' ring as PM's XIII beat PNG

Raiders five-eighth Ethan Strange has made a pitch to play centre for Kevin Walters' Kangaroos as the Australian PM's XIII side defeated Papua New Guinea.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

Green headgear monster Bai ready to debut for PNG

Gold Coast teenager Cooper Bai, son of Papua New Guinea and Melbourne great Marcus Bai, is set to debut for the Kumuls in the Pacific Championships.

AAP · Aug 7, 2025

Johnston free to talk early with PNG ahead of NRL entry

South Sydney legend Alex Johnston could be Papua New Guinea's first signing due to a clause in his new contract with the Rabbitohs.

AAP · Apr 26, 2025

Cowboys young gun bags first NRL hat-trick

Kumuls winger Robert Derby has impressed North Queensland coach Todd Payten with the youngster scoring three tries in the Cowboys' romp against Gold Coast.

AAP · Dec 12, 2024

PNG entry reflects NRL expansion mindset at its best

The entry of a PNG NRL side in 2028 will take rugby league to a new frontier in another sign of how the game thrives on bold and visionary expansion decisions.

AAP · Dec 5, 2024

Demetriou lauds PNG's NRL entry but coy on coaching gig

Jason Demetriou has lauded PNG's imminent entry into the NRL but remains coy on his aspirations to coach the league's forthcoming franchise.

AAP · Nov 11, 2024

'Tough to cop': Roos' Coates opens up over PNG backlash

Winger Xavier Coates says he was hurt by online abuse after prioritising Australian Test selection over a Papua New Guinea national call-up.

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