Watch LIVE: Jarome Luai to speak after signing with PNG Chiefs
Jarome Luai has announced he will join the PNG Chiefs in 2028, signing a multimillion-dollar, three-year deal while emphasizing legacy over financial incentives. He dismissed comparisons to Lahlan Galvin's departure from the Wests Tigers, stating his move was conducted within contractual guidelines. Luai highlighted the cultural significance of the opportunity and its potential to impact lives in Papua New Guinea.
- ▪Jarome Luai signed a three-year, multimillion-dollar deal with the PNG Chiefs starting in 2028.
- ▪Luai stated that while the tax-free salary was appealing, it was the chance to create a legacy that motivated his decision.
- ▪He compared the move to the growth of rugby league in Samoa and its potential to uplift communities in Papua New Guinea.
- ▪Luai denied any wrongdoing, noting his contract with the Tigers allowed for the move without breaching rules.
- ▪Benji Marshall and the Tigers acknowledged the loss but affirmed the club's joint venture plans remain on track.
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