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Papua New Guinea’s inclusion in an expanded NRL competition is expected to be formally announced before Christmas, in a move that will place even more pressure on the Perth bid.

When will PNG enter the competition? In 2028. It’s unclear whether PNG will be the NRL’s 18th or 19th team, given there is a desire to add another side as early as 2027.

All current NRL clubs will now have to prepare themselves for a raid on their playing stocks, following the confirmation of a PNG-based franchise entering into the competition.

NRL clubs will be permitted to sign two PNG pathway players outside of the salary cap for both the top 30 squad and supplementary list. The players will be those who have participated in junior ...

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PNG expected to be formally named in expanded NRL competition before Christmas. While Papua New Guinea’s bid is complete and secured, Perth continues to cause some consternation for the NRL.

Papua New Guinea’s inclusion in an expanded NRL competition is expected to be formally announced before Christmas, in a move that will place even more pressure on the Perth bid.

PNG expected to be formally named in expanded NRL competition before Christmas. While Papua New Guinea’s bid is complete and secured, Perth continues to cause some consternation for the NRL.

Papua New Guinea’s inclusion in an expanded NRL competition is expected to be formally announced before Christmas, in a move that will place even more pressure on the Perth bid.