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13/12/2024

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THE MOMENT HAS ARRIVED! PNG TO BECOME PART OF THE NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE

The longstanding relationship between Papua New Guinea and Australia has been taken to a new level with the announcement that PNG will enter the National Rugby League in 2028.

The announcement will not only unite the country in terms of sport but will also be of tremendous benefit to the country in terms of economic development in the coming years.

There is already a fantastic relationship between PNG and Australia, and this will only continue to go from strength to strength.

The announcement will now allow PNG to capitalise on opportunities that will include supporting underutilised sectors, building a sustainable tourism ecosystem, attracting talent to the country and growing overall national engagement through the game of rugby league.

Interest in rugby league within PNG is at an all-time high. The recent Kumuls versus the Prime Ministers X111 match attracted over 1 million views via the Digicel network.

These are incredible viewing figures when compared to weekly NRL figures on Fox or Nine. With PNG entering the National Rugby League in 2028, the potential is now limitless, both through eyeballs on the game and digital growth.

This will be a vital factor in growing the game throughout the country in the future. PNG Rugby Football League Chief Executive, Stanley Hondina, paid tribute to the incredible amount of work that had gone on behind the scenes to lead to this point: “I would like to firstly thank Prime Minister’s Anthony Albanese and James Marape for working so hard to bring this dream to reality.

“This NRL team to PNG is more just a football team, it is a powerful tool to not only strengthen the PNG Aus partnership and history but also provides other immense opportunities to building our country and its people holistically.

“This is a tremendous day for our people and this will now allow us to showcase this amazing country to the world. PNG is an amazing place to visit, and we now look forward to people getting a chance to learn more about this beautiful island through
the lens of rugby league.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank NRL Bid Chief Executive Andrew Hill and Chairman Wapu Sonk, for their brilliant work in bringing this bid together.

An enormous amount of hard work has gone into getting to where we are today, and I know everyone is now excited about what lies ahead for the game in this country.”

PNG Rugby Football League Chairman Sandis Tsaka, echoed the thoughts of all rugby league supporters:

“This is incredible news for the game in this country. It is a sport that is loved throughout the nation, and it is part of our fabric and what unites our people.

“It is played in the streets and on the fields. In schools and at clubs.

You see it everywhere you go and the whole country will be behind our team leading into that first match in 2028.

“This opportunity is a testament to the growth of the game and the tireless work and passion of our volunteers, partners, players and staff alike, who have been committed to developing the sport, but more importantly positively impacting the lives of the many
who are involved in rugby league in PNG.

“We will welcome all visitors and fans from other teams with open arms and we believe that people who visit will leave having had an amazing experience and seeing first-hand what the game means to people in this country.”

12/12/2024

Papua New Guinea to join the National Rugby League in 2028

The incredible story of the journey of rugby league in Papua New Guinea has received its ultimate end-result with the announcement that the country will join the National Rugby League in 2028.

The decision is an amazing boost not only for the people of PNG, but also the Paciﬁc Natons as a whole.

Months of speculation were today conﬁrmed with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister

James Marape standing together in Sydney to announce the news that will thrill a nation of people where rugby league is the national sport and unites the country.

A tremendous amount of work has taken place behind the scenes to make this decision possible.

With an incredible talent pool of male and female players throughout the country a structure needed to be put in place to support the development of these players.

NRL Bid Chief Executive Andrew Hill and Chairman Wapu Sonk, were tasked with the job of putting the pieces in place that would create a structure that would be the envy of any club in the NRL.

This started with the appointment of the highly credentialled Joe Grima to head up the pathways program. An Academy program was created to nurture the best 15, 17 and 19 year old players and to expand the geographical reach to create training centres throughout the country.

An annual tournament was then created to allow the best players in the country to
showcase their skills on a national platform that was televised for the ﬁrst time.

The success of the new structure was then highlighted when the Junior Kumuls were able to draw 22-all with the Australian Schoolboys side in Port Moresby in October, showcasing the
major steps forward that had taken place in the skills levels and ﬁtness of the players.

With the structures and programs now in place, attention can move to creating a franchise that can thrive in the NRL.

NRL Bid Chief Executive Andrew Hill was delighted that an enormous amount of hard work by many people had led to this point:

“Rugby League in PNG is extremely thankful to both the Papua New Guinea and Australian Governments. There is no doubt that their support was a game changer.

We are also indebted to Peter V’Landys, Andrew Abdo and the ARLC for their vision and commitment to PNG and the Paciﬁc.

“PNG is in the incredible position of being the only country in the world where rugby league is the national game. It brings together people from all backgrounds and locations under one
banner. When you have a population that can unite behind one cause, it is incredibly powerful, and we have the potential to create the largest fan base of any other current NRL
team.”

NRL Bid Chairman Wapu Sonk was equally as eﬀusive about what the news would mean to
the people of PNG:

“We can’t wait for the world to see the beauty of this great country and everything that it has to oﬀer. It is a chance for our country to showcase itself to the world through a sport that unites the nation.

“This is now the starting point for a lot of hard work. There is much to do to make sure that we are ready to go in 2028, but I am conﬁdent that when we run out for our ﬁrst match we
will be ready and the whole country will be behind us.”

11/12/2024

PAPUA NEW GUINEA RUGBY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HAS STEPPED IN TO MEDIATE THE POWER STRUGGLE THAT IS TAKING PLACE AT THE PORT MORESBY RUGBY FOOTBALL LEAGUE, WHERE THERE ARE NOW TWO CHAIRMANS CLAIMING THEY ARE LEGITIMATE, PNGRFL HAVE NOW ISSUED A FEW ULTIMATIUMS

11/12/2024

HONK KIAP NOT HAPPY WITH SOUTHERN CONFEDERATE

The recently elected board of the Port Moresby Rugby Football League led by Chairman Honk Kiap, is not happy with the involvement of the Southern Confederate Director Jacob Ivaroa.

In a recent media conference Honk Kiap said that the Southern Confederate Director didn’t handle the situation in the first place, adding that there wasn’t a proper Annual General meeting for the past 8 years since 2016.

“The issue of contention here is that the Director of Southern Confederate, Mr. Jacob Ivaroa misled the PNGRFL on issues affecting Port Moresby Rugby League by covering his own mishandling of the PRL Board of Dr. Naipao occupying office illegally for eight years since 30th November 2016.

“Several calls by PRL club delegates to Director Ivaroa to direct Dr. Naipao to call an AGM and elect a new Board fell on deaf years and Dr. Naipao continued to occupy office illegally. On the 30th of April 2024 Southern Confederate by way of a letter suspends PRL Board,” Honk Kiap said

Kiap added that after the suspension notice by the PNGRFL Southern Confederate then Chairman Dr James Naipao disputed the Southern Confederates decision to suspend the POMRFL Board siting the Confederates legal standing on PRL’s operation having no legal standing thereby claiming the suspension defective.

“That meeting never eventuated, In a letter dated 07th November 2024 by PRL club delegates requested Dr. Naipao to convene a Special AGM and was ignored without response,” Kiap added

Kiap said that a follow up letter dated 12th November 2024 to request the special AGM was also not entertained and thus on the 24th of November 2024 the PRL Club delegates met and resolved to elect a new Board.

Seven of 12 clubs voted for new executives at an Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 24th November. The remaining five clubs didn’t vote.

The newly elected executives include; Honk Kiap (chairman), Ronnie Titie Junior (senior vice president), Bartler Otio (junior vice president), Patricia Urum (treasurer), and Udu Vai (secretary).

but Dr James Naipao and still claims his legitimacy as the interim Chairman of the POMRFL Board, and say that there must be a proper AGM to elect a new Chairman in the meantime he is the rightful Chairman.

The claim by two different parties to the chairmanship of POMRFL has led to the involvement of PNGRFL and once again the Southern Confederate.

Dr James Naipao sent a letter to the Southern Confederate Director Jacob Ivaroa, who has stepped in to mediate for a proper Annual General Meeting to take place.

A date has been finally set for the AGM to vote in a new chairman by the clubs that are part of the Port Moresby Rugby Football League.

In an urgent Club Presidents meeting last week Friday called by the Southern Confederate Director, Jacob Ivaroa he stated that both parties were wrong and that there will be an an AGM on January 19th 2025.

Honk Kiap and his board still hold together their legitimacy also and added that they will take the matter to court, and they will not be attending any AGM put forth by the PNGRFL Southern Confederate.

They are now calling for the suspension of the Director Jacob Ivaroa by the PNGRFL for mishandling the issue.

“We now call on PNGRFL to suspend Jacob Ivaroa as Director Southern Confederate and allow Port Moresby Rugby League Inc. to resolve its administrative issues through proper and legal means as soon as practical,” Honk Kiap said

25/11/2024

KCK RIGO RICE CUP LAUNCHED READY FOR KICK-OFF

BY Fidelis Sukina Journalist

The KCK Rigo Rice Cup was launched on Sunday the 24th of November at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium.

PNG Music Artists Kronos, Estapacifica, Mal Meninga Kuri, and Jnr. Vigi Were the highlights for the day and took center stage.

At the Launch, Rigo Rice Managing Director Jeffery Kennedy presented KCK Rigo Rice Cup CEO Mcsteve Polly with a cheque for K500,000.

The competition is set to take place over five months, with teams from Port Moresby and Central Province playing at the District level. The top twelve teams at the district level will advance to the final leg, with all the teams in the final leg playing at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium. The winner will receive K200,000, whilst the runner-up will take home K60,000, and the third-placed side will take home K40,000.

23/11/2024

Catch Kronos, Estapacifica, Mal Meninga Kuri, and Jnr. Vigi live on stage for the KCK Rigo Rice Cup launching tomorrow the 24th of November 2024 at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium.

The event is free to the general public and the KCK RIGO RICE CUP committee is welcoming all of you to the grand launching.

Rigo rice is 100 percent PNG owned and locally grown in the Rigo district of Central Province.

23/11/2024

KAIRUKU DISTRICT STARTS SELECTION TRIALS

BY JOE GURINA

Kairuku district in Central province has commenced its selection trials at Bereina station in preparation for the Southern Region youth games scheduled for April 2025.

Kairuku district sports coordinator Paul Aluofo says the four days trials selections is aimed at selecting the best athletes in each sporting code to make up Team Kairuku to compete in the Southern region youth games next year.

He says the trials began with boxing, volleyball, darts, soccer, touch footy, netball, while athletics were held on Friday.

He added that he was pleased with the turnout and the anticipation was high for participants competing to impress the selectors.
He adds selections will conclude with probable and possibles with possible final selection in each code when the team goes into camp early next year.

He thanked local MP and Vice Minister for Works and Highways Peter Isoaimo for his generous support in having the selection trials get off the ground.

23/11/2024

KAIRUKU TO HOST SOUTHERN REGION YOUTH GAMES

Kairuku district in Central will host the Southern region youth games.

Kairuku district sports coordinator Paul Aluofo confirmed following the PNG Sports Foundation’s decision after the Southern region youth games at Alotau, Milne Bay province in 2022.

He says the Central province administration, through its community development and social service division is working around the clock to make sure the venue at Bereina is secured and made vaiable to host the games.

According to Aluofo, they have selected game sites and accommodation venues.

He says they have secured Mainohana secondary school facilities, including Bereina primary school and Mekeo villages along the main Hiritano highway to host visiting districts and provinces.

He says Mainohana secondary school oval will host athletics, Inawabui village rugby oval will host touch footy, while boxing, soccer, darts, volleyball and netball will all be hosted at Bereina station.

23/11/2024

KAIRUKU BOXERS EYE PLACE IN DISTRICT TEAM

The best of Kairuku in the sport of boxing geared up and took centre stage at Bereina station in the Kairuku District, the boxers were part of trials to make the District team for the regional games in April 2024.

Kairuku boxing team manager Joe Aufa is adamant that quality fighters will be selected during the trial games that ended on Saturday.

''After day two of the trial selection games, I have seen keen fighters exposing their talents and that is worth reckoning that Kairuku will put up a strong team at the regional games that will be hosted here at Bereina in April next year,'' Aufa said.

'' I am telling the competing boxers to do their best and make it into the squad'', he said.

He added that team NCD may come up with top fighters, but with that thought it does not t put his hopes in the dark, with the quality of bouts exposed at Bereina.

''We make sure to put the cream of fighters in the squad to compete in the regional games next year.” Aufa added

He said a total of 100 fighters in all 20 wards from Kairuku are taking part and slotted into 10 weight divisions.

Kairuku district sports coordinator Paul Aluofo also echoed similar sentiments, acknowledging great exposure of talents on day two of the trial selection games

18/11/2024

OFFICIAL LAUNCHING SET ON SUNDAY 24TH OCTOBER, 2024

Press Release

TUESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER, 2024

The Host Organising Committee of KCK Rigo Rice Cup wishes to advise all participating teams, extended sponsors, and the general public that our official launching which was deferred is set to occur on Sunday 24th November.

This decision was announced by tournament CEO Mcsteve Polly today, resulting from a slight confusion between KCK Rigo Rice Cup and the venue management at Sir. Huberth Murray Stadium.

Polly explained that the venue management’s slight confusion with us and several other clients who booked the venue earlier has resulted in this deferral.

On this juncture, we are delighted to confirm that the Sir. Huberth Murray Stadium at Konedobu has been paid for and so, the long awaited KCK Rigo Rice Cup will be launched on the 24th of November.

Registered teams and their respective managements are advised that information on the kick off dates and game schedules will be announced during the launching, and so we look forward to see you all there on Sunday, 24th November 2024.

The management extends our sincerest appreciation for the consistent support given towards the inaugural edition of this grassroots rugby league tournament.

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15/11/2024

KCK RIGO RICE CUP CEO EMPHASIZES DISCIPLINE

Wednesday 13th November, 2024

KCK Rigo Rice Cup CEO Mcsteve Polly met with a participating club today at the Hohola Ipi park in Port Moresby.

The purpose of this brief meeting session was to clarify several regulations and codes of conducts, as well as prioritizing discipline so that players participate with strict compliance during the tournament.

Mr. Polly explained to the City Rebels RLC that KCK Rigo Rice Cup will be operating as a reliable platform to breed and export disciplined players on and off the field.

He further highlighted that the tournament will be focused on promoting and marketing disciplined players between the ages of 16-23.

"Digicel Cup players will strictly be limited to five, where two will be playing and three can be on the bench for interchange," added Polly.

"This will give enough opportunity to emerging talents to fully showcase their potential, as well as getting good experience on the league."

He also stressed that discipline is the catalyst that excels a talent into top tier professional competitions in their career.

Mr. Polly Concluded that the official launching will be held on Sunday, November 17th and the tournament will resume thereafter.

Picture: KCK Rigo Rice CEO Mcsteve Polly addressing aspiring rugby league talents at Hohola Ipi park today. Picture by RRC Media Team

15/11/2024

KCK RIGO RICE CUP TO KICK OFF TOMMORROW

The KCK Rigo Rice Cup, to be held in Port Moresby and Central Province, will kick off tomorrow, November 17th, at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium.

The competition is expected to bring in more than 60 teams from Port Moresby and the Central Province.

The tournament has put up prize money totaling to K300,000 in its first edition this year.

Rigo Rice Cup is proudly sponsored by naming rights/platinum sponsors Rigo Rice Limited and Kendekali Lawyers.

Locally owned Civil Works and Engineering Company from Southern Highlands Province, Construct Oceanic Limited became the first local company to jump on board in sponsoring the inaugural edition of KCK Rigo Rice Cup.

Company representative Wale Buddah Molumi was present to officiate the cheque presentation ceremony at the Rigo Rice Cup with tournament CEO Mcsteve Polly.

This sponsorship was part of the local company’s community incentives, as Construct Oceanic Limited has been supporting rugby league in Papua New Guinea for over a decade in Port Moresby, and Southern Highlands as well.

COL MD Sape Molumi has extended his word of support through the company representative, saying that his company is pleased to support significant social activities in the country, that play vital roles in keeping young people away from illicit activities that are fatal to their growth and well-being.

Rigo Rice Cup CEO Mcsteve Polly delightfully thanked Mr. Sape Molumi and the Construct Oceanic team for taking this significant approach towards the tournament saying, “we look forward to the continued partnership into the future.”

Mr Wale Buddah Molumi presented Mcsteve Polly with a dummy cheque copy and confirmed the participation of Construct Oceanic-sponsored POM Menjails in the inaugural edition of the KCK Rigo Rice Cup this Christmas.

15/11/2024

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13/11/2024

PAPUA NEW GUINEA KUMULS LOSE TO NEW ZEALAND KIWIS IN PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPS CROSS-OVER CHALLENGE

The Papua New Guinea LNG Kumuls will stay in the Pacific Championships Bowl Challenge next year after losing to the New Zealand Kiwis 54 points to 12, Papua New Guinea were outclassed by New Zealand in a masterclass, with Papua New Guinea left to score only two tries while New Zealand managed to score 10 tries, four of which came from Casey McLean.

A disappointed PNG LNG Kumuls Coach Jason Demetriou said the team had to learn a very hard lesson.

10/11/2024

Papua New Guinea Kumuls have gone down to the New Zealand Kiwis in the final crossover, the Kiwis have avoided relegation and PNG have missed out on Promotion, till next year

09/11/2024

Big opportunity for PNG LNG Kumuls as they take on New Zealand Kiwis on Sunday for a chance to get promoted to the Cup Challenge of the Pacific Championships, last year and this year Papua New Guinea became the Pacific Championships Bowl Champions, and they hope to cause an upset to the Kiwis and move into the Cup challenge of the Pacific Championships.

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KCK RIGO RICE CUP LAUNCHED READY FOR KICK-OFF BY Fidelis Sukina Journalist The KCK Rigo Rice Cup was launched on Sunday the 24th of November at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium. PNG Music Artists Kronos, Estapacifica, Mal Meninga Kuri, and Jnr. Vigi Were the highlights for the day and took center stage. At the Launch, Rigo Rice Managing Director Jeffery Kennedy presented KCK Rigo Rice Cup CEO Mcsteve Polly with a cheque for K500,000. The competition is set to take place over five months, with teams from Port Moresby and Central Province playing at the District level. The top twelve teams at the district level will advance to the final leg, with all the teams in the final leg playing at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium. The winner will receive K200,000, whilst the runner-up will take home K60,000, and the third-placed side will take home K40,000. #rigoricecup #rigorice #papuanewguinea #rugbyleague #sportkona #fidelismultimedia

Catch Kronos, Estapacifica, Mal Meninga Kuri, and Jnr. Vigi live on stage for the KCK Rigo Rice Cup launching tomorrow the 24th of November 2024 at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium. The event is free to the general public and the KCK RIGO RICE CUP committee is welcoming all of you to the grand launching. Rigo rice is 100 percent PNG owned and locally grown in the Rigo district of Central Province. #rigoricecup #GrassrootsRugby #BiggerAndBetter #rugby #music #entertainment

PAPUA NEW GUINEA KUMULS LOSE TO NEW ZEALAND KIWIS IN PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPS CROSS-OVER CHALLENGE The Papua New Guinea LNG Kumuls will stay in the Pacific Championships Bowl Challenge next year after losing to the New Zealand Kiwis 54 points to 12, Papua New Guinea were outclassed by New Zealand in a masterclass, with Papua New Guinea left to score only two tries while New Zealand managed to score 10 tries, four of which came from Casey McLean. A disappointed PNG LNG Kumuls Coach Jason Demetriou said the team had to learn a very hard lesson.

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Papua New Guinea Kumuls have gone down to the New Zealand Kiwis in the final crossover, the Kiwis have avoided relegation and PNG have missed out on Promotion, till next year #kumuls #papuanewguinea #fidelismultimedia #pacificchampionship2024 #rugbyleague #NewZealand

Papua New Guinea LNG Kumuls Captain Rhyse Martin says rugby league in Papua New Guinea has grown over the past years since the world cup in 2017, he added that the Kumuls taking part in the relegation promotion challenge against the New Zealand Kiwis have a massive opportunity, to prove themselves as a strong rugby league nation. #PNGLNGKumuls #papuanewguinea #rugbyleague #pacificchampionships #newzealand #Kumuls

Papua New Guinea LNG Kumuls Coach Jason Demetriou is quietly confident PNG can cause an upset against the New Zealand Kiwis in the Pacific Championship Relegation and Promotion Challenge. #fidelismultimedia #PNGLNGKumuls #pacificchampionships #papuanewguinea

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