How a shared love of NRL gave Australia an edge over China in PNG
The “soft power” aspect to this sports diplomacy initiative has never been a secret. But in the game of regional…
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NRL move into PNG is the most ambitious and complex in game’s history
Papua New Guinea is the county that loves rugby league the most, but an NRL team based there will have…
Papua New Guinea granted historic NRL expansion licence after years of campaigning
PNG to become just second overseas franchise from 2028 Australian government can pull $600m funding at any time Australia will…
PNG team to enter NRL under long-awaited deal with Australia
Australia and Papua New Guinea unveil a long-awaited deal handing PNG its own NRL team, confirming the league’s most ambitious…
Lucrative tax breaks will be ‘vital’ in PNG team’s bid to attract top NRL players
Expansion into Pacific expected to be formalised on Thursday Player agents eye windfalls as well as chance to have social…
NRL convert among Australia’s latest NFL hopefuls
One-time North Queensland NRL winger Laitia Moceidreke will attempt to follow in Jordan Mailata’s footsteps, after quitting rugby league to…
Is PNG’s NRL deal linked to a security pact that will block China? It depends who you ask
PNG’s entry into the NRL is expected to be announced in Sydney late next week, with Australia injecting $600 million…
Demetriou lauds PNG’s NRL entry but coy on coaching gig
Jason Demetriou lauds PNG’s imminent entry into the NRL but remains coy on his aspirations to coach the league’s forthcoming…
Former NRL star battling mood swings, memory loss joins call for mandatory concussion training
NRL took its toll on PJ Marsh’s body. Fourteen years after retirement, he’s suffering the long-term consequences and fears for…
NRLW draw faces drastic shake up as the league looks to double-headers to boost crowd sizes
Almost half of next year’s NRLW games will be pitted against NRL matches, with 45 per cent of all games…