Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s support for a PNG-based rugby team to enter the National Rugby League has received approval from the opposition.
Liberal Senator Paul Scarr told Sky News Australia “when I gave my first speech to parliament back in 2019, I actually … advocated for a PNG team to enter into the national rugby league competition”.
“If there’s one thing amongst many that people in PNG and the people of Australia share, it’s a love of rugby league and a love of sport.Read More
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