In a landmark moment for rugby league, Papua New Guinea will be added to the big league in 2028, 12 months after the Western Bears are slated to join the Telstra Premiership as the 18th team.
The Daily Telegraph reported on Wednesday the federal government had reached an in-principle agreement with the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) for PNG to be home to the NRL's 19th team.
The Baby Pearls have secured their first victory in the Netball World Youth Cup Qualifiers, defeating Papua New Guinea 54-35.