Confidence from Warriors great Steve Price that the South Island NRL bids are still in with a good chance of joining the league competition at a later date

Two expansion spots remain on the table after Papua New Guinea's confirmation as the 18th team, to be based in Port Moresby from 2028.

There are three Christchurch-based consortiums interested in a NRL license - the Kea, Orca and South Island bid.

Price says they've got every chance.



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