Fri, December 13, 2024
Thu, December 12, 2024

'Girls are stepping up': PNG target NRLW team

With the official confirmation of the entry of a Papua New Guinea-based team into the Telstra NRL Premiership from 2028, sights are now set on seeing a women's team join the NRLW.

The article from NRL.com discusses the growing interest and development of women's rugby league in Papua New Guinea (PNG), with a focus on the potential establishment of a PNG NRLW team. It highlights the efforts of the PNG Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) to nurture female talent, with initiatives like the launch of the National Women's Championship in 2023. The article features insights from key figures like PNGRFL CEO Stanley Hondina, who emphasizes the importance of providing opportunities for girls in rugby league. It also mentions the success of PNG players in the NRLW, such as Elsie Albert and Shellie Long, who have become role models for aspiring female players in PNG. The narrative underscores the cultural significance of rugby league in PNG and the community's support for women's participation, aiming to eventually see a PNG team in the NRLW competition.

Read the Full National Rugby League Article at:
https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/12/13/girls-are-stepping-up-png-target-nrlw-team/