NRL Clubs Get Green Light To Avoid Salary Cap

The Australian Rugby League Commission have given NRL Clubs the go ahead to sign up to two PNG pathway players outside of their salary cap to help better prepare them for when a PNG side enters the NRL competition in 2028

This means those individuals who have participated in junior rugby league in Papua New Guinea will be allowed to be signed by an NRL club and will have their full salaries exempt from both the top 30 and any supplementary salary caps.

The ALRC said this is a move which will hopefully encourage clubs to invest in emerging talent from PNG.

ALRC Chairman Peter V'landys said

"The recent performance of the PNG Schoolboys team, who came up with a 22 all draw with their Australian counterparts, is a clear indication of the rising talent coming through the PNG pathways"

He added that the young players will gain needed and invaluable experience through increased exposure to the NRL