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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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Sorensen's tackle could be season-defining: Panthers

Penrith teammates are taking inspiration from a crucial effort play by Scott Soernsen as they battle to revive their title defence.

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'One of the greatest': PNG trailblazer Olam retires

Papua New Guinea rugby league legend Justin Olam has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL following a persistent knee issue.

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Knee issue could force Tigers' Olam into retirement

Papua New Guinea international Justin Olam could be forced to retire from the NRL as the Wests Tigers centre battles knee issues.

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Justin Olam still unsure about NRL's plans for PNG

The NRL unveiled its expansion plans into Papua New Guinea in late 2024, but the Pacific nation's most prominent player Justin Olam still has concerns.

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PNG to get their Broncos moment in big time 40 years on

Brisbane Broncos founding director Barry Maranta highlights similarities between a PNG NRL side and the 1988 Broncos in terms of player opportunities.

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Cowboys identify key to Broncos win as top four beckons

North Queensland fell into an old habit last week in a high scoring win and must improve their defence against Brisbane as they push towards the top four.

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Sharks lose hamstrung half Trindall for Titans clash

Cronulla halfback Braydon Trindall has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, but the Sharks hope he will only miss one NRL match.

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Justin Olam's season could be over after high shot

Justin Olam was sent off for a high shot on North Queensland's Heilum Luki and the Wests Tigers centre is now facing suspension.

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Olam sent off as Tigers' tough week ends in loss to NQ

Wests Tigers' week started with news their most promising player will leave the NRL club, and ended with a loss that included a player sent off.

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Storm weather Asofa-Solomona blow to tame Tigers

Melbourne have shrugged off the first-half loss of Nelson Asofa-Solomona to tighten their grip on top spot in the NRL with a 40-28 thumping of Wests Tigers.

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Wests Tigers ready to unleash Justin Olam against Storm

Justin Olam is set to return for Wests Tigers as the joint venture looks to continue a charmed run at Leichhardt Oval against first-placed Melbourne.

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NRL wants me to stay out of PNG discussions: Olam

When it comes to granting Papua New Guinea the NRL's 18th licence, Justin Olam says his opinions differ with those of rugby league powerbrokers.

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Tigers snap nine-game losing run with win over Titans

Wests Tigers have ended their nine-game losing streak and climbed off the bottom of the NRL ladder with an 18-10 win over the Gold Coast Titans.

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Olam injury concern adds to Wests Tigers' worries

Justin Olam's troublesome knee is the latest issue for Wests Tigers to tackle as they deal with a contract impasse with young gun playmaker Lachlan Galvin.

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Naden, Olam to miss a week for Tigers as Benji fumes

Wests Tigers duo Brent Naden and Justin Olam are facing one-week NRL suspensions with early guilty pleas to dangerous contact charges.

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Hammer inspires Dolphins win as Tigers lose two to bin

Dolphins fullback Hamiso 'Hammer' Tabuai-Fidow scored a double in a 24-12 win over Wests-Tigers who lost Brent Naden and Justin Olam to the sin-bin.

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Sezer's match-winner ices upset for 'resilient' Tigers

Wests Tigers have scored a famous Easter Monday win over Parramatta, thanks to halves pairing Aidan Sezer and Lachie Galvin.

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Tigers get in on Leichhardt party to sink sorry Sharks

As questions are again raised over the future of Leichhardt Oval, the Wests Tigers put on a party at the venue to shock woeful Cronulla 32-6.

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Versatile Meaney can handle Storm centres: Bellamy

Craig Bellamy is confident Nick Meaney will handle his shift from fullback to the centres, as the Storm star prepares to test himself against Penrith.

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NRL eye tax-free status for players with PNG-based team

Peter V'landys' preference is now for a mooted PNG NRL team to be based in the country, and will push for a tax-free status to encourage players to join.

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Olam hands NRL's PNG expansion bid a reality check

Wests Tigers recruit Justin Olam has urged caution over plans to base an NRL expansion side in Australia rather than in Papua New Guinea.

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Olam's Tigers move confirmed in Storm NRL swap deal

Centre Justin Olam will shift to Wests Tigers while backrower Shawn Blore will go the other way to Melbourne in an immediate NRL swap deal.

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De Belin named for PNG's end-of-year Tests

Jack de Belin has decided to play for Papua New Guinea in the end-of-season Pacific Championships, a year after shutting the door on representing the nation.

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Where to for Storm after preliminary final belting?

Melbourne were handily beaten by Penrith in Friday night's preliminary final but as the NRL season ends, the questions begin.

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