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https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/25...-sharks-and-bulldogs-to-play-in-port-moresby/
2020 NRL trial dates: Sharks and Bulldogs to play in Port Moresby
The Sharks and Bulldogs will face off in an historic trial in Papua New Guinea next season.
The Port Moresby clash next February will be the first time two NRL clubs have played a trial in PNG, with Brisbane having already faced Intrust Super Cup side the PNG Hunters there previously.
The NRL said the move is part of a government-supported program that will bring trials to the Pacific in each of the next three seasons.
Teams will be involved in programs promoting social inclusion, participation, equality and health and wellbeing in the lead-up to the match, according to the NRL.
"This is an exciting and valuable step for the game," NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said.
"We know so many of our players were born in Pacific nations and are idolised in nations like Papua New Guinea who have a genuine passion for rugby league."
Bulldogs CEO Andrew Hill and Sharks CEO Richard Munro were each pleased to have their clubs involved in the fixture.
"To have been invited to take part in this match and help promote the sport in this important part of the world is fantastic news for our club,'' Hill said.
"To have the opportunity to help grow the game in this part of the world is both rewarding and important. Our core club values of family and inclusiveness are acknowledged as major elements to help grow the game and the value that rugby league can play in PNG."
Munro described the move as "ground-breaking".
"Our players are looking forward to going to PNG and working with the local communities to grow the game," he said.
"It will be a rewarding and valuable week for our club and for the people of PNG."
https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/25...-sharks-and-bulldogs-to-play-in-port-moresby/
2020 NRL trial dates: Sharks and Bulldogs to play in Port Moresby
The Sharks and Bulldogs will face off in an historic trial in Papua New Guinea next season.
The Port Moresby clash next February will be the first time two NRL clubs have played a trial in PNG, with Brisbane having already faced Intrust Super Cup side the PNG Hunters there previously.
The NRL said the move is part of a government-supported program that will bring trials to the Pacific in each of the next three seasons.
Teams will be involved in programs promoting social inclusion, participation, equality and health and wellbeing in the lead-up to the match, according to the NRL.
"This is an exciting and valuable step for the game," NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said.
"We know so many of our players were born in Pacific nations and are idolised in nations like Papua New Guinea who have a genuine passion for rugby league."
Bulldogs CEO Andrew Hill and Sharks CEO Richard Munro were each pleased to have their clubs involved in the fixture.
"To have been invited to take part in this match and help promote the sport in this important part of the world is fantastic news for our club,'' Hill said.
"To have the opportunity to help grow the game in this part of the world is both rewarding and important. Our core club values of family and inclusiveness are acknowledged as major elements to help grow the game and the value that rugby league can play in PNG."
Munro described the move as "ground-breaking".
"Our players are looking forward to going to PNG and working with the local communities to grow the game," he said.
"It will be a rewarding and valuable week for our club and for the people of PNG."
