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A PNG team will enter the NRL in 2028. We took $12.5m and built their inaugural roster

It’s real-life fantasy football as the PNG expansion side prepares to start recruiting its top 30 squad. We break down the key elements in building an NRL team from scratch.

Dan Walsh
Dan Walsh

Sports Reporter

The NRL is about to hand PNG a team. This is what it means for the game

The NRL will make one of its boldest calls on Thursday when it officially hands PNG a licence. Here’s everything you need to know about the decision.

Adrian Proszenko
Adrian Proszenko

Chief Rugby League Reporter

‘Fatty’ Vautin was a TV trailblazer. The silence from some after his retirement says a lot

After more than three decades of entertaining viewers - the Manly and Queensland favourite has called it a day.

Danny Weidler
Danny Weidler

Sport columnist

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Dylan Brown has multiple player options built into his Eels contract.
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Why an NRL club will pay $1m for ‘consistently inconsistent’ Dylan Brown

“Franchise player” was the phrase used to shop the Eels star to other clubs this week. Brown has used far less flattering terms to describe his form.

  • by Dan Walsh
Matt Lodge will push for a full-time spot at the Dragons.

Dragons hand Matt Lodge an NRL lifeline at his sixth NRL club

Shane Flanagan has turned to the veteran prop after hunting for front-row reinforcements all season.

  • by Dan Walsh and Michael Chammas

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