Signings watch: Tigers captain spotted in PNG as Chiefs chase marquee signing

Wests Tigers captain Jarome Luai has set tails waging after being spotted in Papua New Guinea as the PNG Chiefs look to secure the star five-eighth.

On Sunday, the four-time premiership winner was spotted in the country, reportedly meeting with club CEO Lorna McPherson and GM of Football Michael Chammas.

When the 29-year-old signed his five-year contract with the Tigers, which began in 2025, there was a clause that allowed him to opt out of his deal should he choose to.

Should he join the NRL's 19th side, he would likely take a player option into 2027 and then use that clause to join the side for its inaugural season.

This season, Luai has helped the Tigers to a 5-2 record which sees them sit 3rd on the ladder.

In the four games he has played, the former Panther has managed nine tackle breaks, six try assists, six line break assists and a try.

The Chiefs officially join the NRL in 2028.