Digicel Exxon Mobil Cup 2025

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I have edited this map of PNG to dot down where the 12 Digicel Exon Mobil clubs come from.
I have put numbers on the map showing the 12 Provinces.
1. Enga Province- Enga Mioks
2. Hela Province- Hela Wigmen
3. Western Highlands Prov- Mt Hagen Eagles
4. Southern Highlands Prov- Mendi Muruks
5. Jiwaka Province- Waghi Tumbe
6. Eastern Highlands Prov- Goroka Lahanis
7. Morobe Province - Lae Tigers
8. Gulf Province - Gulf Isou
9. Central Province- Central Dabaris
10. National Capital District - Port Moresby Vipers
11. West New Britain Province- Kimbe Cutters
12. East New Britain Province- Rabaul Gurias

Also highlighted in yellow is East Sepik province. The Sepik Pride played from in the 2023 season but got cut last year.
Also highlighted in green is Chimbu Province. They will most likely have a Team in next seasons competition.

 

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PNG Kumuls Legend Stanley Gene Appointed PNGRFL Coach Development Manager

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PNG Kumuls Legend Stanley Gene Appointed PNGRFL Coach Development Manager​

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The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) has confirmed the appointment of PNG Kumul legend Stanley Gene as the new Coach Development Manager.

PNGRFL CEO Stanley Hondina welcomed Gene’s return, describing it as a significant step forward for PNG rugby league. He stated that Gene’s coaching background would greatly benefit local clubs as efforts continue to develop the game.

Gene’s immediate focus is expected to be on supporting Digicel ExxonMobil Cup coaches and launching a Talent Identification Program for aspiring coaches.

 

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DEM Cup rule slammed | The National

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Teams are starting to announce their final 2025 squads.

This is the Port Moresby Vipers 28 men squad.
They are also very brave to name two very young co-coaches.

 

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Vipers’ coaching appointment a sign of times | The National

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Good to see that clubs are not afraid to give young coaches a go in the Digicel Cup this season.

Some listed in above article include;

1. Brandon Gotuno - 29 years old Port Moresby Vipers Coach. A former Hunters winger and only retired from the Digicel Cup in 2023.

2. Noel Zeming- 35 year old Lae Tigers coach. Played for the Hunters from the original season in 2014 to 2016.

3. Wartovo Puara jnr- 34 years old Rabaul Gurias Coach. Still holds the record for most games played for the PNG
Hunters. Retired from playing after the 2023 season and spent 2024 as an assistant coach to Paul Aiton at the Hunters.

4. Rodger Laka- Gulf Isou - 37 years old Gulf Isou Coach. Laka was the PNG Hunters inaugural halfback in 2014.

5. Kupun Wisil - 39 year old Waghi Tumbe Coach. Formerly an athletics sprinter but spent years as an assistant coach
Stanley Tepend while at the Hunters and the Lae Tigers.

6. Albert Pakak - 40 year old coach for the Kimbe Cutters. He is a former Rabaul Gurias premiership winner and PNG
Hunters Fullback from 2015 and 2016.

 

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I have edited this map of PNG to dot down where the 12 Digicel Exon Mobil clubs come from.
I have put numbers on the map showing the 12 Provinces.
1. Enga Province- Enga Mioks
2. Hela Province- Hela Wigmen
3. Western Highlands Prov- Mt Hagen Eagles
4. Southern Highlands Prov- Mendi Muruks
5. Jiwaka Province- Waghi Tumbe
6. Eastern Highlands Prov- Goroka Lahanis
7. Morobe Province - Lae Tigers
8. Gulf Province - Gulf Isou
9. Central Province- Central Dabaris
10. National Capital District - Port Moresby Vipers
11. West New Britain Province- Kimbe Cutters
12. East New Britain Province- Rabaul Gurias

Also highlighted in yellow is East Sepik province. The Sepik Pride played from in the 2023 season but got cut last year.
Also highlighted in green is Chimbu Province. They will most likely have a Team in next seasons competition.

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East Sepik and chimbu will have teams in the Digicel cup?

 

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Teams are starting to announce their final 2025 squads.

This is the Port Moresby Vipers 28 men squad.
They are also very brave to name two very young co-coaches.

Fedro gene any relation to Stanley?

 

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When does the 2025 season kickoff?

 

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East Sepik and chimbu will have teams in the Digicel cup?

Chimbu will have their team back next year.

 

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When does the 2025 season kickoff?

Kicks of next weekend 13th April.

 

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Draw for Round 1

 

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Vaieke set for stint with Isou | The National

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Junior Kumuls trio to lead Gulf Isou into DEM Cup battle | The National

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Chimbu will have their team back next year.

13 or 14 teams for 2026 season?

 

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Junior Kumuls trio to lead Gulf Isou into DEM Cup battle | The National

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Wish these guys could be playing in the Mal meninga cup for a hunters u18’s team.

 

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Vaieke set for stint with Isou | The National

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Will be good to track his and other junior kumuls progress in the Digicel cup this season.

 

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13 or 14 teams for 2026 season?

I'm pretty sure it will be 14 Teams next year. The Chimbu Warriors and the Morobe Kandes will come in.

 

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Central Dabaris official Squad for 2025