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The NRL will welcome it's 19th team to the competition in 2028, as the PNG Chiefs enter the Australian game for the very first time.
www.seriousaboutrl.comHere’s the latest on the PNG Chiefs (PNG Chiefs NRL franchise) based on recent publicly reported items:
- PNG Chiefs appointed Lorna McPherson as Chief Executive Officer in February 2026 as the club opened its new office and began formal governance planning [sources indicate the leadership and organizational setup in early 2026].[1]
- The club publicly welcomed the prospect of a 2028 season entry and began building its football operations, including hiring and staffing processes to support the inaugural campaign.[4][5]
- Willie Peters was announced as the club’s inaugural Head Coach in March 2026, marking a key milestone in on-field leadership ahead of their NRL debut plans.[4]
- There has been ongoing reporting about potential player recruitment as the club positions itself to compete in the early years of the franchise, including interest in established NRL players to bolster competitiveness.[3][6]
Notes:
- PNG Chiefs’ entry into the NRL is targeted for 2028, with governance and staffing progressing through 2026.[2][5]
- Expect ongoing announcements as the club finalizes coaching, leadership, and squad design in the lead-up to the 2028 season.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can summarize these developments in a short timeline or look for the most authoritative, up-to-date official PNG Chiefs communications to confirm current specifics.