澳大利亚放宽资格规则,放宽新西兰球员加入橄榄球队的道路。 Australia relaxes eligibility rules, easing path for New Zealand players to join its rugby league team.

澳大利亚橄榄球联盟委员会修订了其具有代表性的资格规则,根据2026年2月16日的一项公告,这一修改有望使寻求代表澳大利亚的新西兰球员受益。 The Australian Rugby League Commission has revised its representative eligibility rules, a change expected to benefit New Zealand players seeking to represent Australia, according to a February 16, 2026, announcement. 更新的目的是简化与两国有关系的行为者的路径,尽管报告中没有披露新标准的具体细节。 The update aims to streamline pathways for players with ties to both nations, though specific details of the new criteria were not disclosed in the report.