Sydney Morning Herald28d
Australia signs $600m deal to create PNG NRL team; further expansion could be ‘weeks away’
In the case of PNG, it was the federal government’s backing that proved crucial – Australian taxpayers will provide $600 million over the next 10 years to help establish the team, with $120 ...
BBC28d
Australia turns to rugby to curb China influence in PNG
Papua New Guinea (PNG) will join Australia's national rugby league competition, after signing a deal that obligates them to shun security ties with China. The Pacific nation has produced many ...
Sydney Morning Herald28d
As it happened: PM announces NRL deal with PNG; Australia supports UN vote for Gaza ceasefire
Rupert Murdoch leaves News Corp’s Melbourne offices alongside Sky News’ Andrew Bolt.Credit: Calum Jaspan During his visit, Murdoch, alongside wife Elena Zhukova, met former News Corp Australia ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation28d
Australia, PNG unveil deal for Papua New Guinea team to enter NRL in 2028
In return, PNG has entered an agreement designed to stop China gaining a security foothold in the Pacific nation. PNG's capital Port Moresby will host home games for the new team, whose name and ...