The PNG Chiefs have made headlines by announcing the addition of Matty Lees.
This English international forward has spent his entire career at St Helens but has now chosen to test himself in the NRL.
At 28, Lees has already made 199 appearances for his former club and will bring a wealth of experience to the Chiefs.
He joins fellow signings Jarome Luai, Alex Johnston, and Connor Watson, who confirmed his transfer to Port Moresby on Tuesday afternoon.
Lees is expected to finish the 2027 season with St Helens, as he recovers from a knee injury that has sidelined him for the rest of 2026.
"Matty Lees is one of the toughest and most respected forwards in rugby league. He's built his career through hard work, consistency and an uncompromising approach to the game," said Michael Chammas, the club's head of football.
"Those qualities are exactly what we're looking for as we build the roster and culture for 2028."
"We're delighted to secure Matty as Player 004 and look forward to seeing the impact he'll have both on and off the field."
The Chiefs are determined to compete fiercely from their inaugural season, and signing Lees, along with the other three players, sends a bold message to their competition.
In addition to his 199 matches with St Helens, Lees has earned 12 caps with the England national team.
"Matty's commitment to the St. Helens' First Team and its successes has been immense over the last decade. He has won every honour with us and will go down as a legend of the Club," stated St Helens chairman Eamonn Mcmanus.
"I'm sure that he will carry on in that vein when he recovers from injury and that he will be giving absolutely everything, as only he knows how to, in the 2027 season."