NZThe Fiji National Rugby League (FNRL) is leading efforts to create new regional rugby league tournaments in the Pacific to provide competitive opportunities for local players. Discussions are underway with the New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) and Asia Pacific Rugby League (APRL) to establish a Nines (9s) tournament involving Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. Additionally, plans are in place for a 13-a-side tournament modeled after the Pacific Nations Cup. The initiative aims to develop local talent and improve the sport's infrastructure. The FNRL is also exploring partnerships with India and China for potential stadium construction to meet requirements for inclusion in the National Rugby League (NRL).
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