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Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League to partner with Visa
Port Moresby, 2nd of September 2025: Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) is pleased to announce that they have entered into a 3-year platinum partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to sponsor the national men’s side the PNG LNG Kumuls.
The partnership will run from 2025 to 2028.
PNGRFL Chairman, Sandis Tsaka, was delighted to welcome Visa on board as a platinum partner of the Kumuls and to rugby league in PNG when speaking at the announcement of the partnership.
“For the first time in PNG sports history, rugby league has partnered with a global brand from outside of the country and Visa’s sponsorship of the PNG LNG Kumuls is a testament to the growth of the game from grass roots level through to entry into the National Rugby League in 2028.
“On behalf of the PNGRFL board, and the PNG LNG Kumuls, I want to thank Visa for their commitment to the game in this country and we look forward to representing the brand values of Visa which strongly align with our own.
The partnership signals a powerful endorsement for the sport, inspiring growth from grassroots to elite levels, and showcasing our unique passion for rugby league to the world. And for Papua New Guinea as a nation, it further elevates our global profile, demonstrating our appeal as a destination for world-class investments and partnerships.
“Rugby league is more than just a sport in PNG. It is a way of life, a path to a better future, a social cohesion tool to address other national issues, a platform to bring our people together and most importantly an opportunity to ensure that rugby league and education go hand-in-hand. All these ensure that we are true to our vision of Better People, Better Sport, Better Nation’’.
“We are delighted that Visa will join us on that journey.”
In Papua New Guinea for the announcement was Visa Country Manager for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Anthony Watson:
“Visa’s sponsorship of the PNG Kumuls is more than a partnership, it’s a commitment to Papua New Guinea’s future. Rugby league unites communities across the country, and we’re proud to stand with the Kumuls as they inspire pride and progress. With mobile technology rising and a bold national vision for digital inclusion, PNG is poised for transformation and Visa is here to help unlock that potential through the power of digital payments.”
The famous Visa logo will be placed on the right sleeve and shorts of the Kumuls Jersey and Training uniforms.
PNGRFL will welcome Visa to the PNG LNG Kumuls campaign for the Pacific Bowl Championships and the Rugby League World Cup in 2026, which will be hosted in Australia and PNG.
