The PNG Prime Minister James Marape, the outgoing Australia High Commissioner to PNG John Feakes, have officially signed the documents of PNG’s inclusion in the NRL earlier this week at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby
Preparations for entry into the National Rugby League in 2028, have received another boost in Papua New Guinea with former Australian legend Cameron Smith visiting the country to attend an historical dinner which will celebrate the new NRL franchise coming to Port Moresby.
Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed the Penrith Panthers' support for Papua New Guinea’s NRL Deal, which aims to have a PNG-based team join the competition in 2028.
Hela Wigmen head coach Ian Yaro will utilize this Friday's trial match against the PNG Hunters as an opportunity to evaluate his players, who are currently engaged in pre-season training.