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- ↑ "Castleford Tigers 'win the race' to sign Papua New Guinea star with transfer confirmed". Love Rugby League. November 1, 2024.
- ↑ https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/nrl/cowboys/png-kumuls-star-morea-morea-headlines-10-north-queensland-cowboys-nrl-train-and-trialists/news-story/8f7eaa16a9a8ffbac30a689f753f48db%7Cdate=13 November 2024