PNG RUGBY FOOTBAL LEAGUE NEWS 2020

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https://www.asiapacificrl.com/2020/...ational-capital-schools-district-competition/

Finalists confirmed for 2020 National Capital District Schools competition

The finalists for the 2020 National Capital District Schools Rugby League (NCDSRL) have been confirmed, with six U18s Boys and three U18s Girls teams set to take part in the 2020 abbreviated tournament.

After the PNG National Schools Competition was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID, the NCDSRL ran an abbreviated competition for secondary schools within Port Moresby. Eight Boys teams and four Girls teams were entered into the tournament, which was played at the National Football Stadium, with the top six Boys and top three Girls teams qualifying for the 2020 Finals.

Kaugere Primary School finished Minor Premiers in both genders, with the school enjoying the first week off. In this weekend’s U18s Boys finals, which will be played before the Port Moresby Rugby League Finals, the 3rd placed Kila Kila Secondary School, will face the 6th place Ekivaki Public School on Saturday, before ECEM Junior High School takes on Taurama Public School on Sunday. The U18s Girls Final will kick off next weekend.

RANKINGS:
Under 18’s Boys:
Kaugere Primary School
Philip Aravure
Kila Kila Secondary School
ECEM Junior High School
Taurama Public School
Ekivaki Public School

Under 18’s Girls:
Kaugere Primary School
Kila Kila Secondary School
Taurama Public School

FIXTURES:
Saturday:
08:00 : Kila Kila Secondary School v Ekivaki Public School (Boys U18s)

Sunday:
08:00 : ECEM Junior High School v Taurama Public School (Boys U18s)

 

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Philip Aravure, Kaugere win NCD schools’ rugby league
December 22, 2020The NationalSports


PHILIP Aravure and Kaugere primary schools were crowned champions of the National Capital District (NCD) schools rugby league competition after winning their respective finals in the Under-18 boys and girls finals on Sunday.
Philip Aravure won the U18 boys title with a 10-6 win over Kaugere while the U18 girls division saw Kaugere edge out Kilakila Secondary 8-6 with both finals played as curtain raisers for Port Moresby Rugby Football League (POM RFL) fixtures.
NCD schools rugby league association president Arnold Gende while commending officials and schools for a successful finals said the competition for next year would expand for NCD and Motu-Koitabu schools.
“We’ve affiliated eight schools this year and out of these schools we had eight boys’ teams and four girls teams and we managed to get the programme running with five weeks of competition and three weeks of finals,” he said.
“In a short period of time this year we’ve seen the interest from schools that participated and this programme is also a first for students to compete in a safe and fair competition like POM RFL.
“I’d like to thank the referees’ director and all the referees that participated in this programme because without them we wouldn’t be able to come out and run the programme efficiently through this tough year.
“The referees and school teachers are part of the development of the talent in this programmes.”

 

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Paga Panthers claim Port Moresby Rugby League women’s title
December 22, 2020The NationalSports


PAGA Panthers claimed the women’s title of the Port Moresby Rugby Football League 2020 season with a 22-6 thumping of Souths at the Oil Search National Football Stadium yesterday.
Experience was a boost for Paga that saw them dominate early on with tries to Naomi Mondowa and Rosewita Kapo.
Hooker Kapo converted both tries for a 12-0 lead 20 minutes into the opening half.
There were some hope for Souths to get back into the game when lock Sister Wai scored a converted try in the 25th for her side to trail 12-6.
Paga had a lion’s share of possession but could not find a way through thanks to some resolute defence by the Souths women.
Souths had a few opportunities to level the scores with fullback Fatima Rama creating space out wide with her pace and evasive ability but poor handling and execution saw those chances go to waste.
Souths failed to carry their momentum in the second half and Paga took over scoring two tries through fullback Mala Mark and second-rower Leila Kerowa to extend their lead to 22-6.
Paga captain Janet Michael told The National that experience proved the difference and enabled her side to stay composed and know when to lift the intensity.
“I think it came down to experience which gave us an advantage and helped us win,” Michael said.
“We have a couple of former Orchids, including myself, and current representatives as well so we were much more composed in the game.
“But credit to our young Paga girls as well, they played well throughout the season and it was a well-deserved win for the team.”
Paga have won all their matches throughout the season.

 

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Four premiers to face off
December 23, 2020The NationalSports

THE Southern Confederate Club Championship will see four premiers from the region’s Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League-sanctioned competitions do battle at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby today.
The premiers are Tarangau (Port Moresby Rugby Football League), Kwikila Dragons (Rigo), Itisora Broncos (Siouposa) and Dona Mina (Koiari).
Confederate director Gwaibo Mairi said PNGRFL had given the approval for the country’s club champions to face Fiji’s premiers.
“The Southern Confederate champions could represent PNG early next year since other confederates did not have their competition this year,” he said.
Mairi said PNGRFL chairman Sandis Tsaka and his Fijian counterpart had agreed to omit the Digicel Cup champions from the Melanesian fixture as PNG’s rugby league standard was higher than that of its fellow Pacific Island nation.
Tarangau will start as the favourites ahead of Dona Mina.
Returning from Digicel Cup duties with the Rabaul Gurias, Andickson Yamason will boost Tarangau’s youthful pack who will be captained by Bravo Kaspa.
Dona Mina will count on the experience of former PNG international and Port Moresby Viper Josiah Abavu to carry their hopes in the tournament.
Fixtures: Wed, Dec 23 — Broncos v Dragons (10am kick-off), Dona Minas v Tarangau (11.30am), game one winners v game two winners (2pm).

 

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https://www.asiapacificrl.com/2020/12/28/border-storm-keep-ncd-governors-cup-finals-hope-alive/

Border Storm keep NCD Governor’s Cup Finals hope alive

Defending NCD Governor’s Cup Champions, the Border Storm, have progressed to Round Two of the Finals after defeating the 289 Gamblers 8 – 6 earlier today.

The Storm will face the FSS City Bulls in Tuesday’s Elimination Finals, whilst the City Redbacks, POM Menjails, Morata Bullets and Savaka South Bros will feature in the other Elimination Finals.

The Qualifying Final between the FS Dogs and the H6 Knights will be replayed after it finished in an 8-all draw today.

The Mapex Eagles, Freeway Bumpers and Toks Maf**ka Eels have all progressed to Round Three of the Finals.

The NCD Governor’s Cup is a Christmas / New Year Off-Season Rugby League competition held in Port Moresby each year.

RESULTS:
Qualifying Finals:
City Redbacks 6 d. Nikints Dragons 4
H6 Knights 8 drew with FS Dogs 8
289 Gamblers 6 l. Border Storm 8
Isavaka South Bros 12 d. Garakoni Eels 4
POM Menjails 4 l. Mapex Eagles 5
Freeway Bumpers 4 d. Morata Bullets 0
FSS City Bulls 12 l. Toks Maf**ka Eels 16

FIXTURES:
Quarter Finals:
09:00 : QF1 : FS Dogs v H6 Knights
10:10 : QF2 : QPR Colts Vs Aspen Medical
11:20 : EF1 : City Redbacks v POM Menjails
12:30 : EF2 : FSS City Bulls v Border Storm
13:40 : EF3 : Morata Bullets v Runner Up QF1
14:50 : EF4 : Savaka South Bros v Winner QF2

 

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Chairman highlights shift of focus
January 26, 2021The NationalSports


By ROBINSON LEKA
THE Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) says it wants to shift focus from the game’s elite programmes to the local associations starting with New Ireland.
PNGRFL chairman Sandis Tsaka, during the launch of the newly established provincial rugby league board in Kavieng, said attention would be given to local leagues and how they would develop players into elite programmes like the SP Hunters, Kumuls and the Digicel Cup.
“We’ve been so focused on marquee national programmes and we feel that we’ve lost focus where our priorities should be, where the grassroots game is,” he said.
“Over the last few years while we’ve focused on the Kumuls and Hunters at the national level and trying again to manage the small associations has posed a major challenge.
“There’s still been that disconnect between the local game and the top level so during our AGM last year we pledged to look at restructuring the game.
“In essence, what we wanted was a decentralised model where we transferred powers from the big body (PNGRFL) to the levels of administration throughout the country so that the game could be better managed.”
Meanwhile, PNGRFL acting chief executive Stanley Hondina said restructure was a first to emphasise on self-governance and administration among provinces.

 

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League set for major reform
January 27, 2021The NationalSports

Provincial league boards to oversee restructure in administration

THE Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League has announced new guidelines for the management and administration of the domestic game and its 2021 Rugby League calendar.
The new measures are in line with the league’s strategic plan 2019-2029 which was approved by the 6th PNGRFL annual general meeting in Lae in February 2019 and the governance reforms approved by the 7th PNGRFL AGM in Port Moresby last June.

PNGRFL chairman Sandis Tsaka said the implementation of the new governance and management structure commenced with the pilot reform undertaken in New Ireland in partnership with the game’s stakeholders in the province and the new model has been named the “New Ireland” model.

He said the PNGRFL manages the sport in the country through a six-tier competition structure, namely: 1. Under-6-U12 (Mini Mode); 2. U14-U18 (National Schools); 3. Senior Affiliate Leagues (major and minor); 4. The National League (PNGNRLC – Digicel Cup); 5. The Elite HP Programme (PNG Hunters) and; 6. The National Teams (Kumuls, Orchids and other representative teams).
“The ‘New Ireland’ model ensures the effective management of the domestic game under these decentralised framework across all six tiers, especially tiers 1 to 4 which covers Mini Mode (6-12 years), National School Rugby League (14-18 years), Affiliated Leagues and Confederates and the National Rugby League Competition,” Tsaka said.
“The pilot model was launched in Kavieng, New Ireland, on Friday (Jan 22) after extensive consultation and reviews,” he said. “In essence, the ‘New Ireland’ model establishes and delegates authority for rugby league administration and management to the affiliate leagues (schools and seniors), provincial boards and confederate boards.”

He said the implementation of the ‘New Ireland’ model would see new requirements for affiliation for member associations and the establishment of the new respective provincial rugby league boards and the four regional confederation rugby league boards.
Tsaka said expressions of interest (EOI) from interested leagues wishing to affiliate with the PNGRFL opened on Monday (Jan 25) and would close on March 19.
“Upon receipt of the EOI from interested associations, the PNGRFL will send the relevant documents including the recently approved 2021 PNGRFL international and domestic calendar and give every assistance required to interested member applicants for compliance,” he said.
The EOIs can be emailed to: http://info@pngrfl.org.pg.

Tsaka said the process of properly establishing the member associations, provincial league boards, the confederate boards and their management structures had commenced.
“The PNGRFL will assist them with their IPA registrations and certifications for them to have proper legal status to perform their delegated functions and responsibilities under the PNGRFL constitution and its regulations and guidelines,” he said.
“The PNGRFL wants all these boards and management structures to be in place within the next two months prior to the commencement of all domestic and international PNGRFL sanctioned programmes and competitions in March or April,” he said.

 

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Australia, PNG ink sport deal
February 22, 2021The NationalSports


THE Australian Government has signed an agreement with the Papua New Guinea Government, PNG Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) and the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) to help develop the sport in the country.
Australian High Commissioner Jon Philp and Prime Minister James Marape signed the agreement at the Jackson International Airport in Port Moresby yesterday afternoon after the SP Hunters’ to Brisbane.
PNGRFL chairman Sandis Tsaka, Sports Minister Wesley Raminai and Hunters board member Robert Aisi witnessed the signing.
“The Pacific Health Programme has been around for several years now,” Philp said.
“It enabled us to support Team PNG to the 2019 Pacific Games, the PNG Orchids who played in the World Cup Nines, and PNG Olympic team.
“This is another step to that, we are very happy to see the Hunters as a high-performance team participating in sports in Queensland.
“We’d love to support a PNG women’s rugby league team playing in an Australian competition in the future.
“The prime minister (James Marape) was just discussing his aspiration to see, perhaps in 2025 on the country’s 50th anniversary, a PNG team playing in the NRL (National Rugby League) in Australia.
“It will be great to have some of that goals in front of us.
“Pacific Health and PNG-Australia partnership will help you push for that.
“Today’s signing is the first of its kind for this programme.
“It’s the first time we’ve partnered with a local organisation which is the PNGRFL.”
Marape thanked the Australian Government for the partnership.
He said Australia would remain the closest and easiest country to market PNG athletes.
“We are now exploring all avenues where the PNG-Australian partnership can mature at the highest level,” Marape said.

 

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PNG Rugby Football League seeking officers
March 5, 2021The NationalSports


THE Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) is looking to recruit four game development and competition officers to administer, deliver and implement programmes and competitions the Southern, Northern, Highlands and Islands confederates.
It is part of PNGRFL’s efforts to increase rugby league participation in accordance with the game’s strategic plan.
PNGRFL chief executive Stanley Hondina said the successful persons would be required to liaise with their respective confederate chairmen, provincial boards, schools and stakeholders to facilitate their competitions and programmes.
“They must ensure all leagues and schools affiliations and registration requirements are met as prescribed,” he said in statement this week.
“Training of coaches, trainers, game officials and administrators are targeted and meet specific needs in their respective confederates, understand relevant policies, processes and protocols to ensure compliance.
“Submission of budgets and other reports on time, forecast future learning and development needs for players, officials and administrators.
“They must work under minimum supervision, meet deadlines and carry out other duties as directed by the chief executive.”
Hondina said applicants must possess a business or sports-related diploma.
“They must be computer literate with Microsoft skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint,” he said.
“They must have knowledge and experience in budgetary and financial management and be able to work in a team environment.
“Send in your applications with an updated curriculum vitae and relevant documents by email to http://recruitment@pngrfl.org.pg.”

 

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https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2021/03/22/in-pictures-supporting-and-growing-rugby-league-in-png/

In pictures: Supporting and growing rugby league in PNG

The Growing and Supporting Rugby League in Papua New Guinea program was officially launched last Saturday at Runaway Bay Leagues Club, with the special event taking place before kick-off at the PNG Hunters v Wynnum Manly Seagulls Intrust Super Cup game.

The three-year program aims to develop pathways for Pacific teams to play in high-level Australian competitions and also for emerging PNG athletes to benefit from high performance coaching and training with a focus on female athlete development.

All photos: Colleen Edwards / QRL

 

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Rugby league season on track
April 9, 2021The NationalSports

Greetings to all our rugby league family and welcome to our sixth edition of Fulltime Reserve for this year in our favourite rugby league newspaper, The National.
Last week, the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) announced the deferral of all PNGRFL-sanctioned 2021 programmes and competitions by four weeks in response to the rise in the prevalence and transmission of Covid-19 in PNG.
PNGRFL is working closely with the National Pandemic Control Centre and the PNG Sports Foundation to monitor developments and ensure that we can kick off our rugby league season under a safe environment for all stakeholders.
The experience of delivering the 2020 season safely is giving us confidence that we will get to start our 2021 season soon.
The work done to produce and implement the ‘Banis Protocols’ provides us with a successful blueprint to safely run all rugby league programmes within public health and safety guidelines.
A key objective for PNGRFL this year, apart from our domestic competitions and tournaments, is the participation of the PNG Kumuls and Orchids in the Rugby League World Cup in England.
The event has now been confirmed by the hosts, England, with tremendous support of the British government and International Rugby League board, and it is important that our elite men and women are prepared.
The Kumuls are ranked sixth whilst the Orchids are ranked fourth in the world. Their preparations, including lead-up internationals, are important in their build-up to the World Cup for them to improve on their performance and international rankings.
It is exciting to see the return of crowds to National Rugby League games.
Australia and New Zealand are now discussing the possibility of a trans-Tasman “bubble” for travel between countries that could be extended to other Pacific nations soon.
Whilst this is an encouraging development for regional and global sports, our domestic and international programmes will depend a lot on how we – as a country – are able to contain the spread of Covid-19.
In preparation for our 2021 season, in the next two weeks, PNGRFL will be announcing:

• The revised domestic and international season calendar;
• The new programme boards for PNGRFL;
• The Kumuls and Orchids’ World Cup plans;
• The confirmation of the 2021 Digicel Cup calendar and programme;
• The confirmation of 2021 PNGRFL affiliate member associations;
• The confirmation and establishment of four confederate boards; and,
• The confirmation and establishment of the respective provincial boards.

These key announcements will herald the start of the 2021 season and formalise the establishment of the governance framework for the sport under the “New Ireland Model” for the 2021 season and the future.
In the meantime, we call for vigilance from our rugby league family and to work together with our authorities and frontline workers in our efforts to fight Covid-19.
Until next week, may the grace, love and care of our Good Lord be with you.

Cheers,
Sandis

 

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Schnaubelt looks forward to World Cup
April 7, 2021The NationalSports

Tri-code PNG international Gemma Schnaubelt in action for the Orchids in their test match against England at the Oil Search National Football Stadium in Port Moresby in 2019.

By PARKER TAMBUA
TRI-CODE Papua New Guinea international Gemma Schnaubelt is eyeing her first Women’s Rugby League World Cup as she aims to maintain her spot in the Orchids team.
The 23-year-old, from New Ireland and Central, has already represented the country in major rugby sevens and touch tournaments.
Gemma has played two tests with the Orchids, both in 2019, when they hosted England in Goroka and Port Moresby.
Playing at fullback, Schnaubelt was an integral contributor to the Orchids’ historic win in the Port Moresby test at the Oil Search National Football Stadium.
She plays in Queensland’s BHP Premiership competition with West Brisbane Panthers. Schnaubelt told The National on Friday she was hoping that the Covid-19 situation would improve ahead of the World Cup which would be held in England at the end of the year.
“Hopefully, it still goes ahead,” she said.
“You never know what to expect between now and the World Cup, with Covid-19 around.
“I’m definitely really excited though.
“I’ve been a part of World Cups for touch and rugby sevens, so it would be amazing to be a part of the rugby league one.
“I’m definitely confident about the current crop of players, not to mention there are also some awesome players who might be included if players were to get injured.
“I’ve been working really hard to stay fit, so it’s just a matter time until the World Cup takes place.”
Schnaubelt can play fullback, wing and has been switching in and out of the centres. But she said she had been challenged this year to take on the five-eighth role.
Schnaubelt said she had a lot of highlights in the three sports. However, she said her favourite one was the Orchids’ test win over England.
“I think playing for my country is one of the highest honours there is, whether it’s in touch, sevens or rugby league,” she said.
“But my favourite highlight of my career has definitely got to be when (Orchids five-eighth) Shirley Joe crossed over the tryline in the dying seconds of the test match against England. To be able to make history with my team, coaches and staff, sponsors and my family, there’s no better feeling that could describe what a day that was.”


Gemma Schnaubelt in action for the PNG Palais in an international sevens tournament in 2018.
Schnaubelt said she was lucky to be able to represent PNG in the Touch World Cup (2019 in Malaysia) and Sevens World Cup (2018 in San Francisco).
“I’m pretty lucky to be able to have played at the highest level for both sports. With rugby sevens, every tour I got selected for was special,” she said.
“It’s not every day you get to travel the world with your teammates and play footy, so every opportunity that came, I was always grateful to be a part of.”
At club level, Schnaubelt also had some success. She won a premiership with West Brisbane in 2019 where she scored a hat-trick in the grand final.
“In 2019, it was my first year back in rugby league and I was grateful enough to be playing alongside Broncos’ National Rugby League Women’s player, Australian Olympic gold medallist and Maroons representative Amy Turner,” she said.
“She was our centre and I absolutely loved being on the wing right next to her. I learnt so much in that short period of time and just enjoyed being a finisher for my team.
“That year with the Panthers was amazing.”
Schnaubelt was born in Port Moresby and moved to Australia when she was five years old. Growing up in Brisbane, she went to Wavell State High School which is a rugby league-oriented school where she learnt about the sport.
Despite living in Australia, Schnaubelt is proud of her Papua New Guinean roots and stays connected to the land of her birth.
“I’m lucky enough that growing up although I’ve spent over 15 years in another country, my parents made sure we were very much in touch with our roots,” she said.
“We would always make sure every holiday that came by, we made the trip back to visit our family. One of the best things I’ve loved while playing for PNG in the three codes is that it’s made me connect with my culture so much more.
“I have a better understanding of the values my country holds and just in general learning about my culture.
“I’m a proud Papuan New Guinea women and I absolutely love representing our nation all over the world.”

 

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So depending on the Covid situation, there could be a Hunters U20's team going around in 2022.

But click on link for full article.

https://www.thenational.com.pg/vital-to-build-on-relocation/

Vital to build on relocation

We know that to ensure the sustained success and viability of the Hunters programme and the game in general, will require continued investment into improving our domestic rugby league systems and programmes.
Key amongst these are:

• Strengthening the PNG National Schools Rugby League programme (boys and girls).
  A major restructure of the competition and tournament model for the PNG NSRL was recently approved by the PNGRFL Board as part of its 2021 calendar. The PNGRFL has also secured a new Naming Rights Partner for the revamped NSRL which will be announced together with the new Board for the PNG NSRL after it is ratified by the PNGRFL Board later this month; and,
• Hunters Under-20s.
  The U20s programme was approved by the PNGRFL board in March of 2020 for participation in the 2021 season but was put on hold due to the pandemic and the work on restructuring and relocating the team to Australia.

With a revamped PNGNSRL programme and the U20s project, PNG will have a great pathway programme from our juniors into the Hunters system.

 

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Kumuls receive K5.4mil
April 21, 2021The NationalSports

Tsaka hails PNG LNG for renewing sponsorship for the next three years
THE Papua New Guinea Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, operated by ExxonMobil PNG, yesterday announced the renewal of its sponsorship for the Kumuls and their domestic programmes with an allocation of K5.4 million over the next three years.
ExxonMobil PNG executive director, production, Keith Killian said the PNG LNG project, which had been backing the Kumuls since the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, was proud to continue its support of the national men’s team.
He said they were happy to support the Kumuls for this year’s World Cup in England as well as upcoming test matches and programmes.
“We share the vision of the PNG Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) and Government to support and develop rugby league in PNG, and to see our national team, the PNG LNG Kumuls, succeed and promote even higher standards for the game in PNG,” Killian said.
“We value our partnership with PNGRFL because we are two organisations that are committed to sharing our values of leadership, teamwork, respect, personal integrity and excellence.
“Rugby league is only one aspect our support for this great nation.
“The PNG LNG project is delivering sustainable, long-term benefits for all project stakeholders, contributing to economic growth and strengthening the resilience of communities across PNG.”
PNGRFL chairman Sandis Tsaka said ExxonMobil continued to support the Kumuls despite it being a challenging period for the country’s economy.
“PNG LNG’s commitment to continue its support of the Kumuls over the next three years also provides for health, development, community and social messages,” he said.
“Under the sponsorship, we have seen the fruits of our national team over the last eight years.
“They have been the testament to the success of the Kumuls and we thank you for the continued support.
“All international fixtures look promising and are on track to kick off in June, leading up to the World Cup at the end of the year.”
Tsaka said the tentative schedule for the Kumuls would see a Pacific Test against Fiji in June in Port Moresby and the annual Prime Minister’s 13 fixture against Australia in September — also in Port Moresby.
“Since 2013, PNG LNG has not only backed our national team, they have been supportive in the development of coaches, referees and juniors from the grassroots, National Schools Rugby League, all affiliated leagues throughout the country and hosting the annual senior men’s, women’s and Under-20 men’s national championships,” he said.
Michael Marum said he had enjoyed working with ExxonMobil not only as head coach of the Kumuls but in other programmes.
“I really appreciate the support of PNG LNG,” he said.
“The team have done well, thanks to their support.
“I’ve also enjoyed working with them in other programmes in places like Komo, Hides and Papa.
“We look forward to the support while we prepare for upcoming international matches.

 

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Schools league moves games to tomorrow – The National

Schools league moves games to tomorrow​

September 21, 2021The NationalSports

THE Kumul Petroleum National Schools Rugby League Championships, scheduled to kick off yesterday at the Oil Search National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, has been deferred to tomorrow.
Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League chief executive Stanley Hondina said in a statement that this was due to airline travel issues into Port Moresby.
“We are flying in students from around the country and airlines have been fully booked since last week,” he said.
“Many people pre-booked flights for the Independence weekend to travel home hence we could not get all the students to travel into Port Moresby at one time.”
Hondina said all the Under-14s to U18s travelling in from Highlands, Northern and the New Guinea Islands Confederations were now booked to travel into Port Moresby and their return flights secured.
“The draws remain with the U14 boys’ national championship set to kick off on Wednesday,” he said.
“On Thursday, the U16 boys take the field.
“Friday and Saturday will see the U18 boys and girls respectively.”
Hondina said the deferral was “beyond our control”, but all was set for tomorrow’s kick-off.
“The public address system, big screen and scores will be set up,” he said.
“The Juniors will experience playing at a world-class stadium with dressing rooms facilities and all.”
Hondina encouraged students, parents and friends in Port Moresby to come along to the stadium to watch and support exciting young talents from around the country.
Gate fees are K5 per adult and K2 for students with identification cards while children under four are free.
Tickets can be purchased at gate two of the stadium on game days.
Hondina thanked Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited for its support towards the championships.

 

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Wonder if you can clear something up for me?

I was looking at some old Port Moresby league articles and a club mentioned was Gulf, but alsoGulf Wests and Wests. Is this the one club or were they seperate and merged?

 

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Wonder if you can clear something up for me?

I was looking at some old Port Moresby league articles and a club mentioned was Gulf, but alsoGulf Wests and Wests. Is this the one club or were they seperate and merged?

Its the same club.
Used to be simply known as Wests.
But the Club and players are predominantly from the neighboring Gulf Province and therefore the Gulf name gets added on.