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BIZARRE: Png chiefs - What They Never Told You

‘Now we seem to be the villains’: How PNG Chiefs are building a squad that is the envy of other NRL clubs

The expansion club’s recruiting spree has been aided by generous tax breaks with the goal to assemble a competitive roster from day one

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PNG Chiefs secure record-breaking NRL sponsorship deal

The PNG Chiefs have secured the biggest sponsorship agreement in NRL history, with a deal worth roughly $15 million.

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

Joey Manu's desire to be part of a team that represents the entire Pacific helped prompt his decision to be a foundation player at the PNG Chiefs.

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How PNG Chiefs poached Penrith star To'o in major coup

The PNG Chiefs have completed another significant signing with the recruitment of star NRL winger Brian To'o.

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Axed Manly coach Seibold scooped up by PNG Chiefs

Anthony Seibold has unveiled his next rugby league coaching move, signing with the PNG Chiefs ahead of their inaugural season.

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'I've taken pay cuts': Munster opens up on PNG interest

Cameron Munster has spoken of the allure of the PNG Chiefs as he weighs up a move in 2028 after being given permission by Melbourne to negotiate.

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Titans won't let 'vultures' get to Cooper Bai early

Gold Coast intend to wrap up star PNG international Cooper Bai long-term and he won't be given permission to talk to the Chiefs early like Cameron Munster.

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RL:Watson joins Chiefs as PNG add untested English prop

Connor Watson will swap Bondi for Port Moresby in 2028 after taking up a release from the Roosters which allows him to join the PNG Chiefs.

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Watson joins Chiefs as PNG add untested English prop

Connor Watson will swap Bondi for Port Moresby in 2028 after taking up a release from the Roosters which allows him to join the PNG Chiefs.

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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.

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How to build an NRL team: Perth Bears hunt for hidden gems as PNG Chiefs splash cash

Expansion clubs are taking different routes, with funding, leadership, talent pathways and fan engagement as important as marquee player signings

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Bennett predicts 'blow-up' over PNG's salary cap

NRL master coach Wayne Bennett has voiced concerns over the decision to grant tax-free salaries to players at the PNG Chiefs.

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Cleary 'not really' worried by cashed-up PNG Chiefs

Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo are among those without deals beyond 2027, but coach Ivan Cleary is remaining calm in the face of a potential PNG poaching raid.

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

The PNG Chiefs are spruiking "the adventure of a lifetime" to prospective NRL signings after Jarome Luai signed a three-year deal to become their first player.

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Luai set to join PNG as Chiefs nab try-scoring ace

Wests Tigers superstar Jarome Luai is expected to confirm he will join the PNG Chiefs, who have locked in Souths' ace Alex Johnston as their first signing.

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'PNG is ready': PM welcomes Chiefs' pursuit of Luai

The PNG Chiefs' pursuit of Jarome Luai proves the franchise is ready to make a splash when it enters the NRL in 2028, says prime minister James Marape.

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PNG Chiefs coach reveals NRL recruitment ambitions

Would-be PNG Chiefs players must put the club's culture before cash, says highly-rated foundation coach Willie Peters.

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