ARLC Chair Peter V’landys has backed the NRL's new Papua New Guinea-based franchise to succeed, stating they could even become the new Penrith Panthers.

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has announced the inaugural board members of the PNG franchise, to be chaired by Ray Dib.

Prime Minister James Marape has called on Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) member states to put West Papua and New Caledonia back on the agenda for full MSG membership. Speaking at the 23rd MSG ...