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PNG IS A PLACE WHERE FAMILY CAN THRIVE’; PNG CHIEFS PUT FAMILIES FIRST IN BIG-NAME RECRUITMENT DRIVE
The PNG Chiefs are looking beyond the football field as they prepare for their historic NRL entry in 2028, making

Tonga Eye Revenge as Pacific Rivalry Reaches Fever Pitch
The stage is set for a blockbuster Pacific showdown, with Tonga determined to make amends against fierce rivals Samoa in

PNG Chiefs home in on plans to expand future NRL stadium
The PNG Chiefs will consider major upgrades to their home stadium as the NRL’s 19th franchise prepares to welcome rival

“It’s a joke”: Rugby League World Cup format blasted by exiled nations
Six countries were cut from this years tournament, but a weekend of blowouts have put the action into question. Scotland winger Lachlan Walmsley and Italian forward Ryan King have criticised the shortened 2026 Rugby League World Cup format, questioning the tournament’s direction after several one-sided results.

‘Feels like home’: To’o, Luai feted like heroes as Samoa arrive in PNG
Jarome Luai and Brian To’o received two welcomes as they touched down in Port Moresby with Toa Samoa – one

You can’t get that anywhere else’: Inside PNG’s unrivalled passion for rugby league
Papua New Guinea has delivered another powerful reminder of why rugby league is more than just a sport in the

PNG Chiefs launch inaugural logo and supporter jersey ahead of NRL entry in 2028
The PNG Chiefs have officially unveiled their inaugural logo and jersey as the NRL’s soon-to-be 19th team prepares to enter

KUMULS CAPTAIN RHYSE MARTIN DEMANDS IMPROVEMENT AHEAD OF BLOCKBUSTER SAMOA CLASH
PNG Kumuls captain Rhyse Martin has warned his side there is still work to do after a 42–18 victory over

GAIRO VORO LIGHTS UP WORLD CUP DEBUT AS PNG KUMULS STAR SHINES AGAINST LEBANON
From a breathtaking 60-metre try to a player-of-the-match performance, Gairo Voro announced himself on the Rugby League World Cup stage

PNG CHIEFS ISSUE HUGE NEW ZEALAND WARNING AS LEGAL BATTLE HEATS UP
The PNG Chiefs’ fight to establish their identity in the NRL has taken another dramatic turn, with reports indicating the

One Name, 2 Nations.
The Battle of the Chiefs The PNG Chiefs have won their first battle before a ball has even been kicked.

Willie Peters Vows to Make Papua New Guinea Proud After Unforgettable Welcome
New PNG Chiefs head coach Willie Peters has thanked Papua New Guinea for the extraordinary welcome he and his family

PNG Chiefs Make History: Willie Peters Appointed Foundation Coach Ahead of 2028 NRL Debut
The PNG Chiefs have taken a major step towards their historic entry into the NRL, appointing world champion coach Willie

CAN PAPUA NEW GUINEA’S NEW NRL TEAM TRULY BELONG TO THE PEOPLE?
The PNG Chiefs are preparing to make history in 2028, but their greatest challenge may not be winning football games.

PNG CHIEFS TAKE MAJOR STEP TOWARDS 2028 WITH THREE HOMEGROWN STARS
Gairo Voro, Morea Morea and Finley Glare become the first Papua New Guinean-born players to sign development deals with the

PNG CHIEFS LAND RECORD SPONSORSHIP DEAL AS BSP BACKS THE ROAD TO NRL GLORY
Papua New Guinea’s historic push into the NRL has received a massive financial and commercial boost, with Bank South Pacific

Cyclone Season in Australia and the Pacific: What Communities Need to Know and What Sport Can Teach Us About Preparation
As Australia and the Pacific prepare for another tropical cyclone season, the biggest question is not simply where the next

FROM BAREFOOT BEGINNINGS TO THE NRL: THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF PNG RUGBY LEAGUE
Long before the PNG Chiefs prepare to make their historic NRL debut in 2028, generations of Papua New Guineans laid

Domestic violence is a national crisis in PNG. The Chiefs NRL team must do more to support women
As Papua New Guinea prepares for its historic arrival in the NRL in 2028, the PNG Chiefs have an opportunity

PNG CHIEFS DRIVE TOWARDS 2028 WITH TOYOTA TSUSHO AS OFFICIAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTNER
The PNG Chiefs have strengthened their foundations ahead of their historic 2028 NRL debut, confirming Toyota Tsusho (PNG) Limited, trading

PNG CHIEFS LAND SP LAGER AS MAJOR PARTNER IN THREE-YEAR DEAL AHEAD OF HISTORIC 2028 NRL DEBUT
Papua New Guinea’s push towards the NRL has received another major boost, with iconic local brand SP Lager joining the

PNG CHIEFS SECURE MAJOR BACKING FROM HOMEGROWN GIANT TAYLOR PACIFIC AHEAD OF 2028 NRL DEBUT
The PNG Chiefs have strengthened their commercial foundations after securing Taylor Pacific Group as a Major Partner, with the Papua

PNG CHIEFS LAND COCA-COLA IN MAJOR PARTNERSHIP BOOST AHEAD OF HISTORIC NRL DEBUT
The PNG Chiefs have secured another major commercial win, welcoming global beverage giant Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Papua New Guinea (CCEP

PNG CHIEFS: MARAPE’S VISION TO UNITE A NATION AS 2028 NRL COUNTDOWN GATHERS MOMENTUM
Papua New Guinea’s historic push into the National Rugby League is about more than football. Prime Minister James Marape believes

PNG Chiefs Offer Tax-Free Salaries in Major Push to Attract NRL’s Best Ahead of 2028 Debut
Papua New Guinea is stepping up its preparations for the PNG Chiefs’ historic entry into the National Rugby League, with

PNG CHIEFS: FROM A NATION’S RUGBY LEAGUE PASSION TO THE DOORSTEP OF THE NRL
Papua New Guinea’s long-awaited dream of competing in the National Rugby League is becoming reality, with the PNG Chiefs preparing

PNG CHIEFS: THE BILLION-KINA DREAM WITH AUSTRALIA’S STRATEGIC INTERESTS IN THE BALANCE
Papua New Guinea’s historic entry into the NRL promises to unite a rugby league-mad nation, create opportunities for local talent

PNG CHIEFS SET TO CHANGE THE GAME AS LORNA McPHERSON REVEALS BIG VISION FOR PNG
The PNG Chiefs are being built to become more than an NRL team, with CEO Lorna McPherson believing the historic

PNG CHIEFS NAME FACES LEGAL BATTLE AS NRL FIRES BACK AT NEW ZEALAND RUGBY
Papua New Guinea’s historic push into the NRL has hit a major off-field hurdle, with New Zealand Rugby taking legal
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