The 26th Annual Tom Brock Lecture: Stories of PNG Rugby League

The recent establishment of a new Papua New Guinea NRL team represents a significant milestone in contemporary Pacific Island history.

With support from both the Australian and Papua New Guinea Governments, the PNG team is set to join the NRL Premiership in 2028. It is expected to attract enthusiastic sell-out crowds in Port Moresby.

The inaugural match in 2028 will be a monumental event that brings the nation together, a development that owes much to the trailblazers of Papua New Guinea rugby league.

During the 26th Annual Tom Brock Lecture, titled 'The Stories of PNG Rugby League,' author Patrick Skene will speak on Monday, September 1, at Petersham RSL.

This lecture will delve into the journeys and narratives of the pioneers and heroes of Papua New Guinea rugby league-individuals whose legacies have paved the way for the new PNG NRL team.

Hero stories include: