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Pacific Rugby League Partnership Announced | Auckland News

A landmark ten-year partnership worth $250 million has been unveiled in Brisbane, uniting Australia’s Rugby League Commission with Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, and Fiji. This bold initiative aims to revolutionize rugby league from the grassroots up—expanding youth programs, launching school competitions, and creating pathways for girls. Designed to strengthen communities and nurture talent, it also includes bringing NRL and NRLW games to the Pacific and paving the way for PNG’s Chiefs to enter the NRL by 2028. More than just sport, this is an investment in cultural ties and future…

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