Papua New Guinea team confirmed to enter into league

Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028
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Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team starting in 2028
A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a license.
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Australia to spend US$385 million on PNG rugby league team with eye on China
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said the team are due to enter the competition “no later” than 2028. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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