PNG eyes Coates for NRL bid
State of Origin star Xavier Coates has been earmarked as the face of the franchise if Papua New Guinea’s bid for an NRL club...
NRL and Australian federal government closing in on $600m deal to launch PNG rugby...
The Australian federal government and the NRL are closing in on a deal worth up to $600 million (US$400 million to secure a new...
‘Productive’ talks, but PNG’s NRL fate still uncertain
Tensions between the NRL and Australian government have been eased during "productive" talks at Magic Round, but deliberations on the future of a mooted...
Fiji Cabinet approves bid for NRL license
Fiji's Cabinet has agreed that Rugby League Bid (Fiji) Limited facilitate the bid to secure a licence to enter the Australian National Rugby League...
Fiji Government supports FNRL’s bid
Fiji Rugby League Players Association President Pio Nakubuwai expressed immense joy as the Fiji Government officially supported their bid to join the NRL as...
Moana Pasifika fight their way to victory over Western Force
Moana Pasifika have held on for a 22-14 win over the Western Force at HBF Park.
It's their first win over the WA-based franchise and...
PNG Women’s game boosted
The Australian Government and Queensland Rugby League will deliver a four-year AUD$9.7 million (about K24.5m) investment to support women’s rugby league and high-performance in...
NRL’s Pacific revolution rolls on with launch of advisory body for Māori and Pasifika...
A new NRL player forum has been established in response to the growing influence of Māori and Pasifika athletes, who the NRL says make...
Albanese govt boosts support for rugby league in PNG
The Albanese Government is bolstering rugby league player development in Papua New Guinea with further assistance for high-performance pathways and the participation of the...
Inside Papua New Guinea’s bid to become the 18th team in the NRL
The sun has just risen, the humidity is already sky high, and the heat is beating down, but the Papua New Guinea Hunters (PNG...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
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