England star ‘will’ join PNG Chiefs as deal to join new NRL franchise nears

The Chiefs are making reported moves again..

By Aaron Bower · Love Rugby League

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 5:30 AM

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England international AJ Brimson is reportedly close to agreeing to a permanent deal with the PNG Chiefs for 2028.
Journalist James Hooper reports the prospective permanent contract is worth approximately $700,000 to $750,000 per season.
Brimson could remain at the Gold Coast Titans or seek a stop-gap club for 2027 to play fullback.

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England international AJ Brimson is reportedly nearing a permanent transfer to the PNG Chiefs ahead of the franchise's 2028 NRL entry. Australian journalists James Hooper and Christian Nicolussi stated on the Fanatics podcast that Brimson is expected to finalize the move following his current World Cup commitments.

The proposed deal is reportedly worth around $700,000 to $750,000 per season. With the Chiefs joining the NRL in 2028 under head coach Willie Peters, Brimson could remain with the Gold Coast Titans for 2027 or seek a short-term move elsewhere to play fullback.

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