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Australia announces $600 million boost to PNG's NRL inclusion

Published 12 December 2024, 8:05 am
Papua New Guinea will officially enter the National Rugby League in 2028 in a landmark sports diplomacy deal. The agreement is part of a 10-year, $600 million pact made between the two countries as Australia seeks to earn the Pacific nation's loyalty as its regional security partner of choice.
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