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PNG Chiefs boss shuts down critics over veteran marquee roster

PNG Chiefs General Manager Michael Chammas has defended the club's recruitment strategy, insisting his star-studded marquee roster holds the exact winning DNA needed to build an NRL powerhouse.

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Garamuts claim 199-run win over Indonesia in ICC U19 EAP division 2 qualifier

The PNG Garamuts Under 19 men’s team has recorded their second win yesterday with a commanding 199-run victory over Indonesia in the ICC U19 Men’s East Asia Pacific [EAP] Division 2 Qualifier in Vanuatu.

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Chiefs $3.3 million waiting game: PNG’s plan to snag NRL enforcer

PNG Chiefs general manager Michael Chammas says the expansion franchise will delay making a formal move on Blues star Hudson Young until November 1, despite the Canberra Raiders throwing a monster $3.3 million offer at their star backrower.

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London star Alex Max and Capras trio lead local charge for Kumuls World Cup selection

Papua New Guinea centre Alex Max has put himself firmly in the frame for a dream World Cup debut after overcoming recent injury heartbreak to star for the London Broncos, while Coach Jason Demetriou tracks a wave of local talent hitting form in the finals.

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PNG Chiefs and Bank South Pacific reach landmark NRL sponsorship deal

The PNG Chiefs and Bank South Pacific (BSP) are pleased to announce a landmark sponsorship agreement – the largest club sponsorship in NRL history – that sees BSP become the Principal Foundation Partner of the club through to at least the end of the 2030 NRL season.

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Wabag rugby league secures new sponsor

The Wabag Rugby Football League [WRFL] has secured a new sponsor for this season, with the competition officially named the Lyndsay Tei Abal Cup 2026.

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Young Kapuls keep finals hopes alive

Papua New Guinea kept alive their hopes of a semi-final place in the OFC Men’s Under-19 Championship with a highly entertaining 4-2 victory over host nation Samoa in Apia yesterday.

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Sepik Pride sets eyes on 2027 Digicel Cup return

Sepik Pride is working to rebuild its franchise after being asked to step down from the Digicel Cup competition, with its chairman saying the team is determined to return to the national competition in 2027.

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Madang Rugby League Association wishes Kandes luck

The Madang Rugby League Association Incorporate is throwing its support behind the Morobe Kandes as they take on the Rabaul Gurias this weekend in the major semi-final of the Digicel ExxonMobil challenge.

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Police to beef up presence at NFS after weekend incident

Police will increase their presence at Santos National Football Stadium for the remaining Digicel ExxonMobil Cup finals following violent spectator disruptions at last weekend's clash between the Mt Hagen Eagles and Rabaul Gurias.

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