The "soft power" aspect to this sports diplomacy initiative has never been a secret. But in the game of regional politics, ...

A team from Papua New Guinea will join Australian rugby league competition the NRL in a “diplomacy deal” that will cost the taxpayer £301m. It is understood the deal is part of an Australian ...

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea--The Papua New Guinea government worked to restore order Thursday after at least 15 people were reportedly killed during rioting and looting that left the country ...

Papua New Guinea team to join Australian competition - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his counterpart James ...

Rugby league is not a game in Papua New Guinea, it is an extension of many people's lives. Understanding that relationship is crucial if we're to fully grasp the challenge ahead for the NRL and ...

Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China - Papua New Guinea will ...

A team from Papua New Guinea will join Australian rugby league competition the NRL in a “diplomacy deal” that will cost the taxpayer £301m. It is understood the deal is part of an Australian ...

A Papua New Guinea team will enter Australia’s National ... Mr Marape said the new team would be a “national unifier” for his people. “An NRL team for PNG is more than just sports ...

Australia is Papua New Guinea’s largest aid donor, contributing A$637m (£320m) this year alone to support the developing nation of 12 million people. Following January’s riots in Port Moresby ...