Government cash splash puts pressure on NRL to give PNG 18th licence

ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys said the government’s investment in PNG was a timely boost for the nation.

“It’s important to plant the seeds and have the pathways and infrastructure in place for participation,” V’landys said. “The more they participate, the more they will produce good players and the more engaged they will be.

“Participation is engagement, and the beauty about rugby league is that…