PNG Hunters captain Ila Alu says the recent announcement of his country’s successful bid to enter a team in the NRL in 2028 ...

NRL Bid CEO, Andrew Hill, was also delighted that Smith had been able to witness first-hand the excitement that the people of PNG had for what was to come in 2028.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys have staved off the potential of Kumuls winger Rob Derby joining the new PNG NRL franchise in 2028 after locking him down for a further three years. Born in PNG and raised ...

Rugby League has reaffirmed its standing as the No.1 sporting code in Australia and the Pacific after record breaking ...

A Junior Kumuls development camp, held on March 7 and 8, 2025 in Papua New Guinea (PNG), provided 25 local young athletes ...

However, even if the NRL remains an 18-team competition after the introduction of a PNG franchise in 2028, V'landys and Abdo said the game would continue to expand in other areas. "Rugby league is ...

England coach Stuart Barrow will consider bolster his side with NRLW stars for the 2026 World Cup after admitting his players ...

A half-time speech by 19-year-old Ella Koster to her more experienced Indigenous team-mates has been revealed as the inspiration behind their last gasp 20-18 triumph over the Māori Ferns.

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo hopes Mary Fowler’s PNG heritage may push superstar Nathan Cleary to become the new franchise ...

The match was a step up in Warrington's preparation for their March 1 clash with Wigan at Allegiant Stadium and the result also means the NRL Hall of ... international, and PNG Kumuls centre ...

A move to be the face of the new NRL franchise in PNG would likely make the Panthers superstar the highest paid player in the history of rugby league. The four-time NRL premiership winner is signed ...