PNG's back.

[mikail-eagle]

I'm trying to find a video of what was discussed during this panel session.
Can see Marcus Bai, Justin Olam, Darren Lockyer, Ray Dibb and one other who is facing away so can't recognise him.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

“THIS IS YOUR TEAM” – Marape fires up the nation as PNG Chiefs locked in for 2028

Prime Minister James Marape has delivered his strongest call yet to the country, declaring that the PNG Chiefs, now officially guaranteed to enter the NRL in 2028, belong to the eight million people of Papua New Guinea.

www.postcourier.com.pg

Marape: NRL Partnership a ‘National Transformation Project’ for PNG

Papua New Guinea’s push to become the National Rugby League’s next expansion franchise has been described as a nation-building project that will transform education, unity, and economic growth — not just sport — during a lively Q&A session at the PNG Investment Conference in Sydney.

www.postcourier.com.pg

 

[SirPies&Beers]

"Got to be an issue": Why Bennett isn't the man for PNG

“I think he should just retire at Souths.”

www.sen.com.au

 

[SirPies&Beers]

 

[SirPies&Beers]

St. Helens sign PNG international Nene Macdonald for 2026 season

The 6ft 4in powerhouse joins the Red V, bringing a wealth of experience from both the NRL and Super League, including recent recognition as a member of the 2024 Super League Dream Team.

www.postcourier.com.pg

 

[SirPies&Beers]

PNG, Cairns discuss direct Lae flights to boost tourism and trade

PNG Latest News, PNG Breaking News, PNG Business News, PNG Sports News, PNG Mining News, PNG Economy News, PNG Corruption News, PNG Hunters News

news.pngfacts.com

PM Marape Calls for Nationwide Support Behind PNG NRL ‘Mighty Chiefs’ Club

PNG Latest News, PNG Breaking News, PNG Business News, PNG Sports News, PNG Mining News, PNG Economy News, PNG Corruption News, PNG Hunters News

news.pngfacts.com

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Chiefs K100 membership request is insane

K100 for the Chiefs. Really, mister prime minister? Are you in the right frame of mind? Sip a kulau, refresh your hashtag # TakeBackPNG and type in Reset@50.

www.postcourier.com.pg

 

[SirPies&Beers]

PNG Businessman Calls for Youth Employment Pathways Over NRL Bid

PNG Latest News, PNG Breaking News, PNG Business News, PNG Sports News, PNG Mining News, PNG Economy News, PNG Corruption News, PNG Hunters News

news.pngfacts.com

Orchids to appoint new coach for RLWC26 after parting ways with Norris

Papua New Guinea is seeking a new coach to take charge of the Orchids at the World Cup in 2026 after parting ways with Tahnee Norris.

www.nrl.com

Rabbitohs make call on Bennett’s future

He has been linked with a move to the PNG Chiefs in 2028.

www.zerotackle.com

Businesses in Papua New Guinea ready for change as new year approaches - Business Advantage PNG

Papua New Guinea’s financial year is almost over and there are many green shoots appearing in the economy. At the same time, business needs to be ready for some significant changes in the new year.

www.businessadvantagepng.com

 

[Wb1234]

“Every day the back page was a big headline about who's going to coach PNG or what player they're getting and stuff.

“Even on the track, we got to know the porters pretty well, the guys that we walked with, and just talking to them about it, they're all so excited.

“They're so rugby league mad.”


“I've never been over there before… and to see a country where rugby league's the major sport, and just their reaction to it, it's awesome.”

 

[RL The greatest game]

The hype is real

Watson: PNG Chiefs hype is real

He recently visited PNG on a Roosters retreat.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[SirPies&Beers]

NBC for Chiefs | The National

www.thenational.com.pg

Government eyes NBC to broadcast PNG Chiefs NRL games nationwide

The Papua New Guinea Government is considering the National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] as the primary broadcaster for PNG Chiefs matches when the country enters Australia’s National Rugby League [NRL] competition in 2028, citing NBC’s unmatched national reach and its role in nation-building.

www.nbc.com.pg

 

[Wb1234]

NBC for Chiefs | The National

www.thenational.com.pg

Government eyes NBC to broadcast PNG Chiefs NRL games nationwide

The Papua New Guinea Government is considering the National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] as the primary broadcaster for PNG Chiefs matches when the country enters Australia’s National Rugby League [NRL] competition in 2028, citing NBC’s unmatched national reach and its role in nation-building.

www.nbc.com.pg

The PNG Chiefs franchise, expected to be based in Port Moresby, has the backing of both the PNG and Australian governments, with broadcasting rights identified as a key commercial and development component of the venture.

“There is a commercial element to this, and television coverage is a revenue mechanism for the NRL and its franchises,” Marape told NBC News. “For our team, NBC stands out as our national broadcast network, with a reach that is second to none."

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Broadcast right a commercial matter: PM | The National

www.thenational.com.pg

PNG NRL broadcast future to respect existing deals

PNG Latest News, PNG Breaking News, PNG Business News, PNG Sports News, PNG Mining News, PNG Economy News, PNG Corruption News, PNG Hunters News

news.pngfacts.com

PNG broadcast rights talks for NRL to stay commercial

PNG News ! Papua New Guinea News Online. Bringing latest Papua New Guinea news, PNG Kumuls news, PNG Hunters news, PNG Business News, PNG Sports News

www.onepng.com

 

[Wb1234]

Broadcast right a commercial matter: PM | The National

www.thenational.com.pg

PNG NRL broadcast future to respect existing deals

PNG Latest News, PNG Breaking News, PNG Business News, PNG Sports News, PNG Mining News, PNG Economy News, PNG Corruption News, PNG Hunters News

news.pngfacts.com

PNG broadcast rights talks for NRL to stay commercial

PNG News ! Papua New Guinea News Online. Bringing latest Papua New Guinea news, PNG Kumuls news, PNG Hunters news, PNG Business News, PNG Sports News

www.onepng.com

“He confirmed that Digicel PNG currently holds the broadcast rights for Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region up to the end of the 2027 NRL season, and that negotiations for the 2028 to 2032 cycle have not yet commenced.

The next broadcast cycle is expected to align with the planned entry of the PNG Chiefs into the NRL competition, drawing increased local interest in how matches will be aired domestically.“

Looks like Telstra complained about the rights going to the free to air network and they argued a conflict of interest

As long as digicel pay up for it since the game is losing out on free to air coverage

 

[SirPies&Beers]

NGCBIC competition: A launchpad for PNG Rugby League talent

The NGCBIC rugby league competition is proving to be more than just a battle for trophies. For players across Papua New Guinea, it has become a key pathway for raw talent to shine and progress to professional rugby league.

www.postcourier.com.pg

 

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[SirPies&Beers]

Chiefs have a CEO

PNG Chiefs appoint Lorna McPherson as CEO

The Australian Rugby League Commission has announced the appointment of Lorna McPherson as Chief Executive Officer of the PNG Chiefs.

www.nrl.com

PNG Chiefs appoint CEO ahead of NRL entry

The new CEO “has been deeply embedded in rugby league in PNG for over 16 years.”

www.zerotackle.com

 

[Wb1234]

Sounds like a very good appointment

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Sounds like a very good appointment

agreed.
seems like both expansion sides getting good news today.

but doesn't matter what they do, they'll be losers who will put in their 2 cents worth of rubbish

 

[mikail-eagle]

Good appointment.
I wonder if she will relinquish her role with Digicel PNG to fully concentrate on the Chiefs.
I don't think she can do both.