Followed categories will be added to My News. It is understood the NRL’s proposal would see club’s incentivised to sign a PNG player by making their entire salary exempt from next year’s $11 ...

NRL clubs will be permitted to sign two PNG pathway players outside of the salary cap for both the top 30 squad and supplementary list. The players will be those who have participated in junior ...

"The recent performance of the PNG schoolboys team is a clear indicator of the talent emerging from the region," Peter V’landys stated. "These young players will gain invaluable experience ...

As part of the initiative, NRL clubs will be allowed to sign up to two PNG Pathway Players outside the salary cap. These players-defined as those who have participated in junior rugby league in ...

The ARLC has introduced a new win-win policy that will develop talent in Papua New Guinea ahead of their NRL entry in 2028, while also benefiting the 17 clubs.

Under the new policy announced by the ARLC on Wednesday, NRL clubs will each be allowed to sign up to two “Papua New Guinea (PNG) Pathway Players” outside of the salary cap. To qualify, players must ...

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