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    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

    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

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    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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