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.
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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.
‘Paid us back’: injuries force Raiders reshuffle
Canberra's injury issues have caused coach Ricky Stuart to make some key changes ahead of the Raiders' clash against Gold Coast on Saturday.
Ghosts of Origins past fuel Southwell’s nerves of steel
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NRL peers backing Bellamy following diagnosis
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Shock health diagnosis for Storm coach Bellamy
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There’s extra feeling for Mahoney against Dogs: Payten
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Jack de Belin hungry to prove himself at Parramatta
Jack de Belin might be struggling for form and NRL minutes but the veteran forward is still enjoying a 'refreshing start' to life at Parramatta.
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Melbourne speedster a bright light in grim Storm season
Craig Bellamy says Sua Faalogo has been among Melbourne's best players and has earned the right to remain fullback despite the arrival of a new rising star.
Opportunity knocks as Raiders five-eighth ruled out
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Jack out of the box to boost Dolphins in new role
The Dolphins have dropped Trai Fuller to prepare him for a future role and recalled rising star Jack Bostock at centre in his first NRL match since last June.
‘Short-sighted’ to criticise tax-free deals: PNG Chiefs
Powerbrokers at the NRL's PNG Chiefs have a message for those criticising the tax-free salaries they are able to offer prospective players.
‘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.
May tops Tigers’ priority list after Luai’s Chiefs move
The PNG Chiefs have freed up $1.2 million in salary-cap room for Wests Tigers by signing Jarome Luai. Here's how they intend to splash the cash.
Blues looking to rewrite their Newcastle history
The NSW Blues have just one home game in the 2026 Women's State of Origin series -- game one in Newcastle, a city where Queensland remains undefeated.
Kiwi flavour adds to tasty women’s Origin series opener
NSW can't wait to get the Women's State of Origin series underway in Sydney, against a Queensland side that looks very different to last year.
PNG piques interest for Panthers following Luai call
While hoping to stay a Panther, Isaah Yeo says he has to be open-minded about his playing future and feels Jarome Luai's PNG signing has changed the landscape.
Dragons’ thrashing won’t rattle debutant Reed
St George Illawarra halfback Kade Reed is keeping his head held high after the Dragons' big loss to the Sydney Roosters in his NRL debut.
NSW star set for back-row debut in Origin opener
Tiana Penitani Gray has played centre, wing and five-eighth for NSW, but will soon be adding a position she has zero experience with to that list.
Luai move will have NRL clubs on their toes: Marshall
The attraction of playing for the PNG Chiefs alongside Jarome Luai will have major ripples in the transfer market, says Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.
Jarome Luai reveals reason he became PNG Chief No.1
Jarome Luai says legacy not tax-free salary was the main lure in becoming the first official signing of the PNG Chiefs.
Stumbling Storm vow to fight back into form
Melbourne prop Josh King says rather than singling out individuals it will take a team effort for the Storm to end their surprise six-game win drought.
Storm star readying for return after stroke shock
Melbourne Storm's Fijian-born forward Tui Kamikamica is on the mend after undergoing major surgery following a stroke.
Trent Hodkinson: Canterbury need true seven at halfback
Former Canterbury player Trent Hodkinson has blasted the Bulldogs' halves pairing of Matt Burton and Lachlan Galvin.
Knights welcome back stars as Tigers ring changes
Newcastle's best player Kalyn Ponga is back to take on South Sydney as Benji Marshall performs spinal surgery after the loss of two Wests Tigers guns.
Off-contract Sharks favourite eyes NRL expansion move
Cameron McInnes sees the attraction of being the face of a new franchise as the off-contract lock prepares to settle his NRL future.
‘A lot to work on’: Dolphins in eye of Storm
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth says the side is not feeling the pressure of four straight losses but admits improvement must come against Melbourne.
Rejuvenated Sea Eagles confident of taking on Panthers
Manly are raring to go for a blockbuster clash against Penrith, carrying form and confidence after four NRL wins in a row.