Sports diplomacy transcends borders, fosters mutual understanding, and promotes shared values. Half of all Australian National Rugby League players have Pacific heritage. As Australia looks to build ...

the PNG team will not just be competitive, but will have transformed the NRL as we know it. "In 10 years, you'll have rugby league be one of the most watched sports in the world because of the ...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) will join Australia's national rugby league competition, after signing a deal that obligates them to shun security ties with China. The Pacific nation has produced many stars of ...

Australia has long practised such soft diplomacy through PacificAus Sports. We supported PNG’s national rugby league and netball teams to compete at major events, helped PNG athletes prepare and ...