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Cameron McInnes inks new deal with Cronulla

Fearless lock forward Cameron McInnes has signed a new deal that will keep him with NRL side Cronulla until at least the end of 2026 season.

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Broncos NRL star slammed for drug, unlicensed driving

A magistrate has blasted NRL star Ezra Mam for driving on a cocktail of drugs including cocaine, saying he is lucky no one was killed in a head-on collision.

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Wallabies duo, NRL star have a point to prove in Japan

Code hoppers Joseph Manu and Israel Folau are among the big names in action this Japanese rugby season, while the stakes are high for two Wallabies.

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Cricket Australia open to Asia-based BBL expansion

The Big Bash League could expand to a team from southeast Asia, with Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley revealing overseas growth could go beyond New Zealand.

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Roosters half's 'heavy burden' for man he pinned by car

A man was left with gruesome injuries and lost two toes after his foot was pinned under a car in a "freakish accident" involving rising NRL player Sandon Smith.

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Raiders add flyer to long-term list of young talent

Canberra speedster Xavier Savage will remain a Raider until the end of 2027, joining fellow young gun Kaeo Weekes in committing to the NRL club long-term.

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How is the Big Bash League faring after 14 years of ups and downs – and what’s next?

The 14th season of Australia’s major domestic men’s Twenty20 (T20) cricket competition, the Big Bash League (BBL), starts on Sunday.

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PNG NRLW team still on the cards, but not in 2028

A Papua New Guinea team will enter the NRL in 2028, but it will be a while before a side features in the corresponding women's competition.

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Morning Mail: clergy abuse survivors’ protest warning, Meta’s gift to Trump, youngest ever chess champion

The survivors have expressed deep concern at proposals to ban demonstrations outside places of worship

The Guardian - AU

PNG on a 10-year journey to transform the NRL

Papua New Guinea's NRL team is still more than three years away from playing its first game, but is already carrying high expectations.

AAP

Australia Adds Papua New Guinea Team To Rugby League

Australia's NRL to include Papua New Guinea team as part of soft diplomacy to counter Chinese influence. Security pact and rugby league deal strengthen bil...

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Inside PNG’s NRL deal: how the licence was won and what comes next

The intervention of Peter V’landys proved crucial in getting the long-anticipated agreement over the line but some uncertainty remains

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Pesutto to stay after defamation verdict; PNG’s historic NRL entry; and Flinders’ journal under the gavel

Victorial Liberal leader defies calls to resign from several party MPs

The Guardian - AU

NRL hopes Perth expansion will be a done deal 'shortly'

The NRL has provided an update on its plans to establish a franchise in Perth on the same day it officially announced its Papua New Guinea expansion team.

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The Independent UK

Papua New Guinea team to join Australian competition

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his counterpart James Marape announced the ‘world first sports diplomacy deal’.

The Conversation

Sports diplomacy: why the Australian government is spending $600 million on a new NRL team in PNG

It has been a busy time in the Australian government’s sports diplomacy locker room.

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Papua New Guinea Will Have Its Very Own Team In The NRL From 2028 & Pls Call Them The Dugongs

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Papua New Guinea public to determine new NRL team name

The NRL is already home to Panthers, Broncos, Sharks and Warriors, but it will be up to the Papua New Guinean public to determine the nickname of the next team.

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PNG entry reflects NRL expansion mindset at its best

The entry of a PNG NRL side in 2028 will take rugby league to a new frontier in another sign of how the game thrives on bold and visionary expansion decisions.

The Independent UK

Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028

A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a license

AAP

China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact

Australia is putting $600 million towards a team from Papua New Guinea joining the NRL but will pull its support if Port Moresby breaks "strategic trust".

The Guardian - AU

Papua New Guinea to join NRL under historic deal with a China ‘escape clause’

PNG will field an NRL team from 2028 after the Australian government confirmed a $600m deal that aims to deepen diplomatic ties in the Pacific

AAP

Papenhuyzen sticks with Storm through 2026 season

Admitting Melbourne's initial offer was an ego blow, fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is comfortable about his Storm future after signing a contract extension.

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NRL sure PNG team can be strong despite November 1 rule

A PNG-based team is set to enter the NRL in 2028, but current rules mean they must wait almost two years to begin negotiating with contracted players.

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PM bets his 'life' NRL players will be safe in PNG

The NRL will feature a Papua New Guinea-based franchise from 2028 after two years of planning culminated in an official announcement in Sydney.

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