‘We want to make sure they’re competitive’: PNG NRLW team put on hold
Papua New Guinea is set to enter the NRL in 2028, but the Australian Rugby League Commission will not put…
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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…
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…