NRL team confirmed for PNG in $600m deal that comes with a catch
The deal, bankrolled by taxpayers, will collapse if the Pacific country signs a security agreement with China. Anthony Albanese argues it’s an investment in Australia’s security.
Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028
A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a license.
Why the NRL's expansion into Papua New Guinea is the most ambitious and complex move in rugby league history
Papua New Guinea is the county that loves rugby league the most, but an NRL team based there will have to face all the perils of any expansion club, plus another unique set of challenges no other side ...
Anthony Albanese is doing ‘permanent damage’ to Australia
Former Victorian Liberal Party president Michael Kroger slams Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for his response to the rise of antisemitism in Australia.
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PNG entry reflects NRL expansion mindset at its best
The entry of a PNG NRL side in 2028 will take rugby league to a new frontier in another sign of how the game thrives on bold and visionary expansion decisions.
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Papua New Guinea NRL team funding can be withdrawn at any time in move to nullify China influence
The Australian Government has inserted a key clause in the funding package for our nearest neighbour to further keep China at bay in the Pacific, as Aussies welcome the country to the NRL.