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

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.

Slater makes waves with opening-round Tahiti win

Slater makes waves with opening-round Tahiti win

Slater makes waves with opening-round Tahiti win

Slater makes waves with opening-round Tahiti win

Eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater has returned to competition and made an immediate statement with his round-one heat score at the Tahiti Pro.

Axed Manly coach Seibold scooped up by PNG Chiefs

Axed Manly coach Seibold scooped up by PNG Chiefs

Axed Manly coach Seibold scooped up by PNG Chiefs

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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Australia helps Pacific Islands dodge worst of aid cuts

Australia helps Pacific Islands dodge worst of aid cuts

Australia remains the leading aid partner for the Pacific as China changes approach, according to the latest report featuring a think tank's long-term research.

Drua excited for Mooar given new coach's high hopes

Drua excited for Mooar given new coach's high hopes

New coach Brad Mooar, no stranger to Super Rugby success, has big plans for a Fijian Drua team he wants the country to be proud of.

Tahs defy doubters to claim seventh Super W title

Tahs defy doubters to claim seventh Super W title

NSW Waratahs have run in six tries to beat Super W minor premiers Fijian Drua 34-17 in the final in Fiji to secure a third-straight title.

Olympian arrives at perfect time for Tahs' title tilt

Olympian arrives at perfect time for Tahs' title tilt

Tia Hinds has switched from rugby sevens to Super W and the flyhalf is set to play a key role as the Waratahs chase a historic win over the Drua in Fiji.

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PNG Chiefs closing on another huge signing

PNG Chiefs closing on another huge signing

PNG Chiefs closing on another huge signing

PNG Chiefs closing on another huge signing

PNG's already star-studded NRL roster could be in for another boost, with Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster granted permission to negotiate with the Chiefs.

PNG Chiefs plot move to bring rugby convert back to NRL

PNG Chiefs plot move to bring rugby convert back to NRL

PNG Chiefs plot move to bring rugby convert back to NRL

PNG Chiefs plot move to bring rugby convert back to NRL

After spending the last two years in rugby union, Joey Manu has emerged as a recruitment target for the PNG Chiefs.

Drua prove too strong for Reds to reach Super W decider

Drua prove too strong for Reds to reach Super W decider

Drua prove too strong for Reds to reach Super W decider

Drua prove too strong for Reds to reach Super W decider

Minor premiers Fijian Drua have secured a Super W home grand final with a crushing 31-5 win over the Queensland Reds in their semi-final in Lautoka.

PNG Chiefs open talks with Lomax for NRL return

PNG Chiefs open talks with Lomax for NRL return

PNG Chiefs open talks with Lomax for NRL return

PNG Chiefs open talks with Lomax for NRL return

The PNG Chiefs have Zac Lomax in their sights as the Super Rugby winger holds talks over an NRL comeback.

GOAT Slater to reunite with Teahupo'o at Tahiti Pro

GOAT Slater to reunite with Teahupo'o at Tahiti Pro

GOAT Slater to reunite with Teahupo'o at Tahiti Pro

GOAT Slater to reunite with Teahupo'o at Tahiti Pro

Kelly Slater, the 54-year-old retired surfer and 11-time world champion, has been given a wildcard to compete in next month's Tahiti Pro.

Drua unleash frenetic comeback to down Force women

Drua unleash frenetic comeback to down Force women

Drua unleash frenetic comeback to down Force women

Drua unleash frenetic comeback to down Force women

The Western Force have opened their Super Rugby Women season with a loss, coughing up a 24-10 lead against an inspired Fijian Drua side.

Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years

Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years

Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years

Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years

A conference has discussed multi-pronged responses to curtailing a debilitating mosquito-borne disease after an outbreak of over 20,000 cases.

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Solomon Islands PM pledges 'reset' with Australia

After being elected on a promise of change, Solomon Islands' prime minister has signalled reversing his predecessors' pro-China stance on a visit to Canberra.

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.

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.

Eels legend joins PNG Chiefs as assistant coach

Parramatta legend Luke Burt has signed to become the first member of Willie Peters' PNG Chiefs coaching staff.

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Slick Waratahs demolish Drua, keep top six hopes alive

The NSW Waratahs have snapped a 15-game losing streak when playing outside of Australia by defeating the Fijian Drua in Suva.

Waratahs playmaker Bowen eyeing rare chance to impress

Jack Bowen is looking to make the most of a late claim on the No.10 jersey as the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby season goes on the line in Fiji.

McKellar wields the axe as Waratahs fight for survival

A classy young winger and a playmaker are the two biggest casualties in eight team changes for the under-performing NSW Waratahs' clash with the Fijian Drua.

'Haven't heard anything': Bai dodges PNG question

Gold Coast rising star Cooper Bai looms as an obvious target for expansion side the PNG Chiefs, who enter the NRL from 2028.

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.

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.

'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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