The ARLC has announced Australian Prime Minister’s XIII men’s and women’s team will take on Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII on Sunday, October 13.

Santos Stadium in Port Moresby will play host to the pair of games, with former NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler being named head coach of the men’s team.

Meanwhile, Women’s Indigenous All Stars coach Jess Skinner will be PM’s XIII women’s head coach.

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Santos Stadium will also host a Pacific Championships double header on November 1, and ARLC chairman Peter V’landys was excited for the return of international football.

“We’ve been thrilled and captivated by some of the best football we’ve ever witnessed across the 2024 NRL and NRLW seasons and fortunately for all rugby league fans, the season doesn’t end with the Grand Final,” he said in a statement.

“The international rugby league season kicks off on October 13 and all the stars fans have been cheering through the season from the NRL and NRLW clubs will be on display in their national colours.

“It all starts with the Prime Minister’s XIII matches and continues with the Pacific Championships played across four nations.

“Rugby League is king in PNG and the two Prime Minister’s XIII matches will grip the country. It will be a great occasion and an incredible experience for the players involved.”

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