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The form of Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai has become a talking point since he announced he had signed with the PNG Chiefs.

Is Jarome Luai’s PNG move really harming Wests Tigers? Benji Marshall has his say

The Tigers have struggled since Luai signed with the Chiefs, including a 68-0 humiliation last Sunday. Can they bounce back when the club farewells Leichhardt Oval for 18 months?

  • Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko

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Connor Watson will join the Dragons and Hunters.

‘Get to do things you can’t in Bondi’: Watson on his unique NRL journey

On the same day that the Chiefs announced the signing of St Helens forward Matty Lees, Connor Watson was explaining his two career-changing decisions.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Cameron McInnes

Bears table two-year deal for NSW Origin representative

The Perth Bears have identified their 19th signing target and, if successful, it could be their biggest recruit yet.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Isaah Yeo and a host of other Panthers players are free agents for 2028 and beyond.

Panthers poised to test market as clubs wait for next PNG domino to fall

The signing of Jarome Luai by the Chiefs could trigger mass movement across the game including at his old club, where nine top-liners are set to go to market.

  • Chris Barrett
Ivan Cleary

‘Someone’s lying’: Cleary hits out at Tago transfer rumours

The Panthers coach has rubbished reports of a swap deal featuring Penrith centre Izack Tago and Canterbury’s Bronson Xerri, and says the NRL’s rules on player movement rules are to blame.

  • Dan Walsh
NSW Blues forward Mitch Barnett is a man in demand.

Warriors demand player swap from clubs seeking to sign Origin star

There’s no lack of interest in Mitchell Barnett, but prospective clubs are going to have to compensate the Warriors in exchange for his signature.

  • Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
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Michael Chammas in Port Moresby.

Ex-journo turned NRL general manager Michael Chammas on setting up the PNG Chiefs

Making a rugby league team from scratch in Papua New Guinea – even with $600 million from the Australian government – means “there’s a lot to learn”.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Haas is the best prop in the NRL.

The signing of the century: How Payne Haas’ Souths switch shook the NRL

The 26-year-old’s shock decision to move from defending champions Brisbane to the Rabbitohs on a three-year deal has captivated the game.

  • Chris Barrett
Payne Haas at Brisbane’s season launch on Monday.

Did Payne Haas really fall out with Michael Maguire? Adam Reynolds says no

The retiring Brisbane captain admits the news of Haas’ move to South Sydney blindsided the club – but insists it wasn’t motivated by a split with the coach.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Brisbane Broncos star Payne Haas.

Payne Haas to join South Sydney in shock signing

Brisbane and NSW star Payne Haas will reunite with coach Wayne Bennett at South Sydney next year after agreeing to a three-year deal with the Rabbitohs.

  • Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi