The PNG Chiefs have secured a major boost for their inaugural NRL season with the signing of New Zealand international Joseph Manu on a two-year deal. The two-time NRL champion and 2022 Golden Boot winner will join the club for the 2028 and 2029 seasons as "Chiefs Player 007".Manu, who is of Māor...
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By Ramaleh Viliamu
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24 August 2026, 11:00AM
Former Roosters star Joseph Manu is headed to the PNG Chiefs as the club's seventh signing.
The former Roosters star and rugby union convert has emerged as the PNG Chiefs latest marquee signings target.
The former Kiwi international is on his way back to the NRL, with rival clubs already on notice about a short-term deal.
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