Papua New Guinea's NRL Bid Progresses with Showcase Tournament in Eastern Highlands  Papua New Guinea's NRL Bid Advances with Upcoming Tournament in Eastern Highlands by ONE PNG July 11, 2024  Headlines, NRL, Sports Papua New Guinea's aspirations to join the National Rugby League (NRL) are set to progress as the nation's top young rugby talent gathers in the Eastern Highlands later this month. The highly anticipated tournament, scheduled for July 20-21 in Goroka, will draw attention from across the PNG Rugby League community, showcasing exceptional emerging players as they demonstrate their skills on the field. Papua New Guinea's NRL Bid Advances with Upcoming Tournament in Eastern Highlands[PNGRFL PHOTO] A key highlight of the event will be the work of the NRL Bid Academy. Supported through the PNG Aus partnership and led by experienced coach Joe Grima, the academy focuses on preparing the best Under-15, U17, U19 boys and U18 girls for success both on and off the...