Now confirmed that PNG will have a team competing in the NRL from 2028. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/ar ... -2028.html

Now confirmed that PNG will have a team competing in the NRL from 2028. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/ar ... -2028.html

Other than hoping it's positive for the PNG National side (which is surely will be), my main thoughts on this are centered around what it will mean for the game here. I'd imagine it will leave us open to more raids on UK based players and it will be more difficult to attract good quality players from the NRL. I'm sure it's the plan anyway but now, more than ever, it will be extremely important that we continue to produce top quality young players. The sides doing that will continue to dominate the sport in this country.

Be interested to know why they need to be located in a secure compound in the capital, is it renowned for trouble or something in PNG.

It's one of the most dangerous countries in the World I believe. I think it would come down to a mixture of security and to avoid the players being mobbed, given how popular the sport is in the country.