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Kumuls star set to take on role with PNG Chiefs
Long-time PNG skipper Rhyse Martin is transitioning into an off-field role, reti...
Melissa Woods (AAP) 29 May 2026
PNG Kumul could be Luai's perfect Chiefs halves partner
Papua New Guinea Kumul Jack de Belin has thrown his support behind national team...
Annabelle Banfield 1 May 2026
PNG's historic hosting rights for league World Cup confirmed
Papua New Guinea will host four Rugby League World Cup fixtures next offseason,...
Jarred Cross 24 Nov 2025
The eye-catching NRL auditions in PNG's dominant win
Papua New Guinea have unleashed a point-scoring spree on Fiji to retain the Paci...
Scott Bailey 3 Nov 2025
Johnston free to talk early with PNG ahead of NRL entry
The door is open for Alex Johnston to become Papua New Guinea's first NRL signin...
Australian Defence Force, NRL join forces to develop PNG’s future Rugby League stars

A Junior Kumuls development camp was held in Papua New Guinea last week, providing 25 young athletes with high-performance training aimed at improving skills, accessing specialist coaching, and creati...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 11, 2025
Six possible targets for Papua New Guinea's new NRL team

The NRL is set to formally announce Papua New Guinea's admission into the league on Thursday, the new franchise set to enter the NRL in 2028.

Papua New Guinea team to enter the NRL in 2028

A team from Papua New Guinea will enter the NRL from 2028 after officially being granted a licence by the league. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his PNG counterpart James Marape met in Sydney on...

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Jasper Bruce Dec 12, 2024
PNG to get their Broncos moment in big time 40 years on

When Papua New Guinea's entry into the NRL is announced it will open up unique opportunities for local players just like the introduction of Brisbane did in 1988.

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Joe Gould Dec 11, 2024
PNG to turn pipeline NRL dream into bona fide reality

Papua New Guinea's prime minister has confirmed he expects his nation's entry to the NRL to get the green light on Thursday, as officials prepare to turn a pipeline dream into a bona fide rugby league...

Demetriou lauds PNG's NRL entry but coy on coaching gig

Jason Demetriou says his immediate focus is on growing Papua New Guinea rugby league through the national team not putting his hand up to lead the country's forthcoming NRL side.

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Jasper Bruce Dec 5, 2024
NRL's PNG team expected to be confirmed next week

The NRL is expected to confirm as early as next week a team from Papua New Guinea will enter the competition later this decade. The PNG bid, propped up by $600 million of Australian government assista...

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Jasper Bruce Dec 4, 2024
'Tough to cop': Roos' Coates opens up over PNG backlash

Test winger Xavier Coates has spoken of his pride at representing Australia after being subjected to severe online abuse for his decision to play for the Kangaroos ahead of Papua New Guinea.

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George Clarke Nov 11, 2024
PNG claim Pacific Bowl with big win over Cook Islands

Papua New Guinea won the Pacific Bowl with a 42-20 win over Cook Islands and will now get a crack at New Zealand with plenty on the line. The Kumuls and Kiwis will clash in Parramatta on Sunday in a p...

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Joe Gould Nov 4, 2024
Papua New Guinea stun Fiji to crash Bati homecoming

Papua New Guinea have crashed Fiji's homecoming party, causing a massive boilover and beating the Bati 22-10 to kick off the Pacific Bowl. Playing in their first home Test since June 2000, the far mor...

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Scott Bailey Oct 21, 2024
How help of Sam Burgess nurtured PNG's next big star

A season spent under the coaching of Sam Burgess has given Kumuls centre Rodrick Tai the belief that other players from Papua New Guinea can emerge and deliver the nation a competitive NRL franchise.

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George Clarke Oct 18, 2024
No closer to Papua New Guinea NRL kick off: Albanese

The Papua New Guinea government could kick in for stars to join their NRL team, which is edging closer but still without a competition entry date.

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Ben McKay Aug 29, 2024
Demetriou's appointment a crucial step in PNG's NRL bid

Papua New Guinea rugby league bosses believe hiring Jason Demetriou as coach of the national team is a "really positive" step on the path to inclusion in the NRL.

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Jasper Bruce Aug 28, 2024
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