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Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering sustainable rugby league pathways following the historic signing of the Pacific Rugby League Partnership in Brisbane this week.

The agreement, signed by the Australian Rugby League Commission and the rugby league federations of Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga, aims to strengthen participation, player development and high-performance systems across the Pacific.

PNGRFL Chairman Sandis Tsaka described the partnership as a defining moment for rugby league in the region, highlighting its potential to create stronger pathways from grassroots participation to elite and international competition.

The initiative will support talent identification, coaching and match official development, school and community competitions, and the continued growth of women’s rugby league.

PNGRFL says the partnership will help create lasting opportunities for future generations while strengthening rugby league communities throughout Papua New Guinea and the wider Pacific.

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Papua New Guinea Rugby FootballLeague (PNGRFL) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering sustainable rugby league pathways - Wepio Media Agency Following the historic signing of the Pacific Rugby LeaguePartnership in Brisbane on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, the Papua New Guinea Rugby FootballLeague (PNGRFL) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering sustainable rugby leaguepathways that will strengthen participation, player development and high...

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined leaders from Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga in Brisbane to launch the Pacific Rugby League Partnership.

Backed by a $250 million Australian Government commitment over 10 years, the partnership will strengthen regional ties through rugby league while creating opportunities in education, leadership, employment and player development.

Early initiatives include expanding youth engagement and violence prevention programs and exploring opportunities to bring more NRL and NRLW matches to the Pacific.

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The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition (PNGNRLC) has officially launched the 2026 Santos Cup, marking the third season of the country's premier women's rugby league competition.

Launched at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, the competition will feature six teams — Central Dabaris, East New Britain Gurias, Goroka Lahanis, Lae Snax Tigers, Mt. Hagen Eagles, and Port Moresby Vipers — across a 10-round season, including finals.

PNGNRLC Chairman Adrian Chow said the women's game continues to make significant strides.

"We have witnessed clear progress in the women's competition, evidenced by faster play, fewer mistakes, and a notable advancement in technical proficiency," Chow said.

He added that the competition will play a key role in identifying talent ahead of future international campaigns.

"As we look toward the upcoming World Cup, we aim to leverage this stage to build our local players for potential identification and also for broader community impact and advocacy," he said.

The 2026 season continues to promote gender equality, with women comprising 50 percent of coaching staff across participating teams.

Supported by Santos, PacificAus Sports, Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited and Digicel, the competition aims to elevate, empower and excite women's rugby league throughout Papua New Guinea.

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