After a rockstar red carpet tour of Papua New Guinea, where he met with club and government officials alike, Jarome Luai has become the marquee signing for the PNG Chiefs, who are set to enter the NRL in 2028.

Luai will continue to play for the Wests Tigers for the remainder of this season and next, but could the news of the co-captain leaving the club derail their blistering form?

Meanwhile, with the Melbourne Storm recording six consecutive losses, how can veteran coach Craig Bellamy rally his troops? Or will this form slump leave a lasting stain on his stellar coaching career?

This week, rugby league reporter Christian Nicolussi and national sports editor Neil Breen, with Zac Bailey from Nine News, break down the biggest stories in the game.

Read Christian Nicolussi's latest column here

plus Neil Breen's opinion here

and follow all our NRL coverage here

After a rockstar red carpet tour of Papua New Guinea, where he met with club and government officials alike, Jarome Luai has become the marquee signing for the PNG Chiefs, who are set to enter the NRL in 2028. Luai will continue to play for the Wests Tigers for the remainder of this season and next, but could the news of the co-captain leaving the club derail their blistering form? Meanwhile, with the Melbourne Storm recording six consecutive losses, how can veteran coach Craig Bellamy rally his troops? Or will this form slump leave a lasting stain on his stellar coaching career? This week, rugby league reporter Christian Nicolussi and national sports editor Neil Breen, with Zac Bailey from Nine News, break down the biggest stories in the game. Read Christian Nicolussi's latest column <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/luai-s-private-jet-was-paid-for-by-png-government-20260428-p5zrlp.html">here</a> plus Neil Breen's opinion <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/how-speed-killed-the-bulldogs-and-the-storm-20260426-p5zr4p.html">here</a> and follow all our NRL coverage <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl">here</a>

From newsroom of The Sydney Morning Herald, NRL podcast 40/20 gives you press pass access to the latest news, controversies and performances in the rugby league calendar. Each week, hear the best analysis in the business from Neil Breen, Christian Nicolussi, Channel Nine's Zac Bailey and a host of guest stars.

Follow, and review our show on Apple or Spotify, and for all the latest sports news, go to smh.com.au.

From newsroom of The Sydney Morning Herald,&nbsp;NRL podcast 40/20 gives you press pass access to the&nbsp;latest news, controversies and performances in the rugby league calendar. Each week, hear the best analysis in the business from Neil Breen, Christian Nicolussi, Channel Nine's Zac Bailey and a host of guest stars.
Follow, and review our show on Apple or Spotify, and for all the latest sports news, go to <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl">smh.com.au.</a>