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Domestic violence is a national crisis in PNG. The Chiefs NRL team must do more to support women

In 2028, the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Chiefs will make their highly anticipated National Rugby League (NRL) debut after unprecedented Australian federal government investment, a flurry of big-name singings, lucrative tax breaks and seemingly infinite commercial deals.

The Conversation · 1h ago

What’s in a name? Enough to ensnare Australia, NZ and PNG in a legal battle over the rugby team name ‘Chiefs’

Last week, New Zealand Rugby began legal action in the High Court of New Zealand to protect the club name “Chiefs” against its use by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC).

The Conversation · Oct 12

How to build an expansion club: the challenges and opportunities for the new NRL and AFL teams

The 2026 Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) seasons have finished in a blaze of glory for the Brisbane Lions and Sydney Roosters.

The Conversation · Oct 6

Australian rugby star Jarryd Hayne set to walk free after rape conviction overturned

Hayne has been in prison for the past year after being convicted of sexual intercourse without consent on the night of the 2018 National Rugby League grand final

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

Spectator racism is still rife in Australia’s major football codes – new research shows it may even be getting worse

The annual Indigenous rounds in the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

The Conversation · May 26, 2024

More Pacific rugby league stars are opting to play for their homelands over Australia or NZ – that's good for the game

With this year’s National Rugby League (NRL) season now up and running, the prevalence of Pacific players in the tournament is again obvious to see. All NRL teams now feature stars with Pacific nations heritage – indeed, it’s hard to imagine the game without them.

The Conversation · Mar 30, 2023

Security, visas and rugby league: Anthony Albanese unveils recipe for refreshing PNG ties

Mr Albanese's visit is the first by an Australian PM to PNG in four years.

The New Daily · Jan 12, 2023

Albanese wants PNG-based team in NRL

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a major speech to call for a Papua New Guinea-based, Pacific Islander team to be included in the National Rugby League.

AAP · Jan 12, 2023

‘Now is the time’: Richard Marles has met NRL to push for Papua New Guinea team

On visit to Port Moresby, defence minister says ‘it would be so meaningful’ for PNG to become National Rugby League’s 18th team

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2022

NRL suspends Newcastle Knights player Caitlin Moran following social media controversy

"Moran today met with National Rugby League chief executive officer Andrew Abdo to discuss the situation."

Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2022