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flag Papua New Guinea aims to join the NRL in 2028, backed by Australia’s $600M investment and strategic partnership.

flag Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape views the upcoming 2028 NRL team entry as a unifying national project, likening it to South Africa’s 1995 Rugby World Cup moment. flag Speaking at a Sydney conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Marape emphasized sport’s role in boosting education and economic growth. flag Australia is investing $600 million, framing the move as a strategic effort to strengthen bilateral ties and counter Chinese influence, with ARL chairman Peter V’landys stating sport fosters unity in ways foreign investment cannot. flag Albanese highlighted the Pukpuk treaty, which elevates PNG as a defense ally, and ongoing Australian aid in infrastructure and climate financing. flag Marape pledged a corporate tax cut if the economy hits 200 billion kina ($A71 billion) and acknowledged Chinese investments. flag V’landys hinted at Ivan Cleary, Penrith Panthers coach, as a likely team leader.

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