Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. It was love at first sight. “It’s the most exotic place on the planet and life is lived in PNG in a way ...

Mr Marape also celebrated the announcement, calling it "monumental" for his country, saying it was "pivotal in anchoring the PNG-Australia relationship" and would help unify people across PNG.

Yet within the corridors of power in Canberra, the idea of strengthening the relationship between the countries by housing a team in PNG had been brewing for more than a decade. Marles was among ...

Mr Abdo’s comments follow Anthony Albanese’s joint announcement with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape that PNG will enter the NRL competition in a $600 million ten-year deal.

National Rugby League Chief Executive Andrew Abdo has stated the organisation is “not involved” in the political aspect of Australia’s partnership with Papua New Guinea. Mr Abdo’s comments ...