Fox Sports23d
‘Never say no’: Meninga responds to potential PNG NRL coaching push
“The game has made a really thoughtful decision around our game’s future and the impact Papua New Guinea can have in the NRL. “It’s already pretty impactful. We understand how passionate ...
National Rugby League24d
Papua New Guinea to join the NRL in 2028
The incredible story of the journey of rugby league in Papua New Guinea has received its ultimate end-result with the announcement that the country will join the National Rugby League in 2028.
National Rugby League24d
What you need to know about the ARLC Pacific Rugby League Partnership
When will the new team come into the competition? The new PNG team will come into the NRL in 2028. The timing gives the new franchise three full years to build a high-performance facility ...
Sydney Morning Herald24d
Australia signs $600m deal to create PNG NRL team; further expansion could be ‘weeks away’
A Perth team could potentially enter the competition in 2027 ... re going to have the biggest pathway system ever. “So Papua New Guinea will be a strong team in the first five or six years.
Associated Press24d
Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, right, shakes hands with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James ...
Couriermail24d
‘Farce’: Historic $600m Papua New Guinea deal divides fans
The Australian Government has outlaid $600 million over 10 years to fund PNG’s entry into the NRL which is expected to enter the competition ... the inclusion of Papua New Guinea, as many ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation24d
In a contest of influence in Papua New Guinea, Australia triumphed over China through our shared love of footy
It was introduced around the 1940s by Australian soldiers — during a period of colonial rule — and went on to become the beloved national sport of an independent Papua New Guinea. Loading ...
Fox Sports25d
PNG team to join NRL in $600m agreement as V’landys confirms huge player incentive
Papua New Guinea’s NRL licence ... a Port Moresby-based team will enter the competition in 2028. “Rugby league is the national sport of Papua New Guinea and PNG deserves a national team ...
Associated Press25d
Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team starting in 2028
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape, left, gestures during a press conference with Australian Prime ...
SBS25d
Australia and PNG's $600m NRL deal comes with a security condition
Australia has agreed to financially support Papua New Guinea ... Australia's premier rugby league competition from 2028. "Rugby league is the national sport of Papua New Guinea and PNG deserves ...
The Daily Telegraph25d
Papua New Guinea will be granted NRL licence with historic expansion bid getting green light
Papua New Guinea is finally set to be granted an NRL ... would be the second overseas country to be included in the competition following the addition of New Zealand’s Warriors franchise in ...