Brad Walter

The introduction of a PNG team is arguably the single biggest development in the history of the NRL and one that will have an impact across the game and throughout the Pacific.

PNG PM James Marape told NRL bosses his country would deliver millions of supporters and a winning team.

Papua New Guinea’s first match in the NRL is tipped to be the most watched game in history and Kumuls great Marcus Bai predicts the atmosphere will be like nothing else in world sport.

Papua New Guinea’s first match in the NRL is tipped to be the most watched game in history and Kumuls great Marcus Bai predicts the atmosphere will be like nothing else in world sport.

Golden Boot winner Tarryn Aiken has welcomed the influx of cross-code athletes and international stars to the NRLW.

Australia will host England in a Wheelchair Ashes series next October, with English dual international Barrie-Jon Mather to help ready the Wheelaroos to face the World Cup holders.

The Kangaroos and Jillaroos remain No.1, while Samoa have skyrocketed up the women’s IRL World Rankings and Tonga are back in the men's top four.

Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has met Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa and been a special guest at a youth tournament as he reconnects with his Samoan heritage.

Papua New Guinea-born representative star Xavier Coates believes the young talent coming through the nation's pathways will ensure the NRL's newest team is competitive from the outset.

Papua New Guinea-born representative star Xavier Coates believes the young talent coming through the nation’s pathways will ensure the NRL’s newest team is competitive from the outset.