All things kumuls

[Brian potter]

Where did you see he was PNG born?

Article I just read says NZ born, and NRL.com profile says the same. Only other thing I can find says he is of Fijian descent.

From chatter on the West tigers fans forum but on closer inspection I think you are right.

 

[jim_57]

From chatter on the West tigers fans forum but on closer inspection I think you are right.

Yeh I found the same thing when I did some follow up searches. Seems he’s eligible for Fiji but can’t find anything else linking him to PNG.

 

[mikail-eagle]

Former PNG Hunters Prop Dilbert Issac also made his debut for the Dolphins Hostplus Cup team over the weekend.
He has got there via the Brighton Roosters whom he has been with since the start of this year.

 

[mikail-eagle]

I know this thread is about the Kumuls but just like to add that the PNG Orchids girls have also done well for themselves after last years World Cup.

At least 6 players so far have been signed up to NRLW clubs.
1. Ua Ravu - Canberra Raiders
2. Sera Koroi - NQ Cowboys
3. Shellie Long - NQ Cowboys
4. Jessikah Reeves - NQ Cowboys
5. Essy Banu - NQ Cowboys
6. Elise Albert - Paramatta Eels

And there's another few in the BMD Cup in Queensland.
1. Belinda Gwasamun - Norths Devils
2. Martha Molowia - Norths Devils
3. Bertshiba Awai - Norths Devils
4. Theresa Aiton - Norths Devils

There are others but will post after I confirm where they are.

 

[mikail-eagle]

Ben Ikin QRL CEO paid NCDSRL a visit with his team at Taurama Army Barracks field on Saturday 17th June 2023. He was excited by the turn out of the school kids at the venue and wanted to spend the entire day with the kids but was forced to leave as Time caught up with him.

 

[Brian potter]

Nixon putt playing his last game for the capras this weekend before heading to super league outfit castleford tigers.

 

[mikail-eagle]

Grima appointed as head of elite player development | The National

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Joe Grima appointed as head of Elite Player development.

 

[mikail-eagle]

Motu Koita & Wantoks SA | Adelaide SA

Motu Koita & Wantoks SA, Adelaide, South Australia. 251 likes · 13 talking about this · 4 were here. MKWSA is a non-profit organisation supporting the Papua New Guinean community in South Australia.

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Seasonal Workers from the PNG Community here in Adelaide South Australia had recently established their new rugby team called Tura Brothers Rugby League NRLSA.
Thanks to our major sponsors JBS and Motu Koita & Wantoks SA for providing their brand new jerseys.
Pictured below are boys showing off their new jerseys at the Murray Bridge Showground oval on Saturday 22/07/2023.

 

[Victoire]

Sylvester Namo was with the Cowboys this year, and was a chance of an NRL start before he did his ACL. Has signed for Castleford next year

 

[Brian potter]

Sylvester Namo was with the Cowboys this year, and was a chance of an NRL start before he did his ACL. Has signed for Castleford next year

Could be playing in the championship next year.

 

[mikail-eagle]

Could be playing in the championship next year.

Also with Nixon Putt from the Caprass and Liam Horne from the Norths Devils who could be playing his first game for Castleford this weekend.

 

[mikail-eagle]

3 more PNG Orchids girls making their NRLW debuts this weekend.

 

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[mikail-eagle]

Schools finals to start | The National

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[mikail-eagle]

Ex-NRL ref encourages students | The National

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[mikail-eagle]

Maybe a few NRL scouts could make it over to Goroka.

 

[mikail-eagle]

NCD School League ends successfully

The National Capital District (NCD) School Rugby League Competition has concluded its 2024 season on a high note, staging Grand Finals for the different student-participating age categories in the three electorates of Moresby North-East, North-West and South, from July 5th-7th at the Sir John...

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[Brian potter]

Alex max and Finley glare must surely be attracting attention from NRL clubs?

 

[mikail-eagle]

Alex max and Finley glare must surely be attracting attention from NRL clubs?

Alex Max is younger, bigger and stronger version of Justin Olam.

 

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Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League | Port Moresby

Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. 13,393 likes · 137 talking about this. The Official Facebook page for the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League.

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MEDIA RELEASE
COCA-COLA PNG PARTNERS WITH PNGRFL
Big news for rugby league lovers across PNG!
Coca-Cola in Papua New Guinea is thrilled to announce an amazing new partnership with the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) as the Exclusive Beverage Partner for the PNG National Rugby League Competition (PNGNRLC). This means more fun, more excitement, and a whole lot more refreshing moments for everyone involved!
Rugby league is Papua New Guinea’s ultimate passion, and Coca-Cola together with local bottler Coca-Cola Europacific Partners are here to make game days even better.
“We're ecstatic to join forces with PNGRFL and bring some extra fizz to every game,” says
Rachel Nainggolan, Sr Brand Manager at Coca-Cola Papua New Guinea. “Rugby league in PNG isn't just a sport—it's a celebration. And we want every celebration to be as memorable
and as refreshing as possible.”
For the next year, and hopefully beyond, Coca-Cola will be the go-to drink at all Digicel ExxonMobil Cup games offering a full line-up of non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages, exclusive pouring, selling, and sampling rights, and plenty of fantastic activations planned.
The partnership begins with a one-year agreement, with the potential for future extensions.