{
  "id": 427293,
  "title": "Chiefs sign premiership winger To'o away from Panthers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/chiefs-sign-premiership-winger-too-away-from-panthers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T01:30:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/brian-to-o-to-leave-penrith-panthers-for-png-chiefs/107016412"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PNG Chiefs have signed four-time premiership-winning winger Brian To o from the Penrith Panthers. The deal is for three years, with 2027 being To o's final season with the Panthers. This marks the sixth signing for the newly formed PNG Chiefs, who are building their roster for their inaugural NRL season in 2028. To o, a versatile player who has represented NSW in State of Origin and Samoa in Test matches, is known for his exceptional skills and strong Pacific identity. PNG Chiefs CEO Lorna McPherson emphasized the club's commitment to a strong Pacific identity, highlighting To o's values as a key factor in his signing. To o has been a crucial part of the Panthers' dominant era, which includes four consecutive premierships from 2021-2024 and a grand final appearance in 2020. He has also played for the Blues in State of Origin and represented Samoa in rugby league Tests. The Chiefs' roster now includes six players, with previous signings like Jarome Luai, Alex Johnston, Zac Lomax, Connor Watson, and Matty Lees.",
  "summary": "Four-time premiership-winning winger Brian To'o has become the sixth player to sign with the PNG Chiefs for their inaugural NRL season in 2028.",
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Chiefs sign premiership winger To'o away from Panthers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/chiefs-sign-premiership-winger-too-away-from-panthers-429295",
        "published": "2026-08-10T01:30:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}