Chiefs land monster signing of two-time premiership star
The PNG Chiefs have signed former NRL star Joey Manu to a two-year deal ahead of the club's 2028 entry into the league. Manu joins a growing list of high-profile recruits for the new Papua New Guinean franchise.
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The recruitment of elite talent by the PNG Chiefs signals a significant investment in the expansion of the NRL and the development of rugby league in the Pacific region.
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shares Share article Former Roosters star Joey Manu has signed with the PNG Chiefs on a two-year deal.
The Chiefs confirmed the signing of the 30-year-old cross-code star on Monday morning, ahead of the club’s entry into the NRL as the 19th team in 2028.
Joey Manu in his time at the Roosters. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
The gun utility back becomes the seventh Chiefs signing, following the recruitment of a host of high-profile players including Jarome Luai , Alex Johnston , Zac Lomax and Brian To’o.
Manu is playing in French rugby union for Racing 92, the club whose home ground was turned into a swimming arena for the Paris 2024 Olympics .
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