Visit to Papua New Guinea for Prime Minister's XIII rugby league matches

Today I will travel to Papua New Guinea for the Prime Minister’s XIII rugby league matches in Port Moresby.

The annual men’s and women’s Prime Minister’s XIII games between Australia and Papua New Guinea demonstrate our close ties and our shared love of sport and showcases the depth and breadth of rugby league talent at all levels of the game.

Australia’s relationship with Papua New Guinea is profoundly important and we share close historical, cultural and people-to-people links. 

Extending beyond our sporting connections, both countries are united by our commitment to economic development and shared interest in a prosperous and secure region.

The Australian Prime Minister’s XIII teams, selected by the Prime Minister and the Australian Rugby League Commission, can be on the found on the NRL website .

Media note: Imagery will be available via the DFAT Multimedia Library.