Prime Minister’s XIII is a representative rugby league team, usually picked from Australian NRL players, and it plays an annual match as part of the rugby league season’s finals period. The side is selected by the Prime Minister, which is why it carries that name.

What it means

The team is commonly called the PM’s XIII. It was originally made up of players from clubs not in the finals, though the selection rules later broadened. In recent years, the match has often featured rising talent and has been played against Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister’s XIII.

Current context

The annual fixture remains a notable rugby league event, and recent coverage shows new players being named in the squad for 2025. The women’s and men’s PM’s XIII teams are also recognized in NRL reporting.