This edition of competition of the PM’s XIII will include both men’s women’s and juniors and the latest inclusion of PNG defence force men’s and women’s team going against Australia defence force. It is described two days of rugby league feast hosted in National Football Stadium for over two days, Saturday 23 -24, 2023.
Games are scheduled as Saturday 23rd September 2023
12pm: Defence Women – PNGDF Vs ADF 2pm: PM’s XIII Women
4pm: PM’s XIII Men
Sunday 24th September 2023
12pm: Junior Orchids Vs Australian School Girls 2pm:
Junior Kumuls Vs Australian School Boys 4pm:
Defence Men – PNGDF Vs ADF
PNGRFL Chief Executive Officer Stanley Hodina said the concept is to strengthen bilateral relations between PNG and Australia government.
“In the PM’s XIII matches we talk about shared values and histories or we can talk and campaign against violence against women, gender equality and all this using the power of sports as a tool for development in our country,” Mr Hodina said.
PNG PRIME MINISTERS
Treigh Stewart- Illawarra Dragons
Robetd Derby – North Queensland Cowboy
Rodrick Tai – PNG Hunters
Zac Laybutt- North Queensland owboy
Nene McDonald -Leeds Rhino
Gary James- Enga Mioks
Kyle Laybutt- Townsville Blackhawks
Epel Kapinias- PNG Hunters
Judah Rimbu- PNG Hunters
Valentine Richard – PNG Hunters
Nixon Putt – Capras
Jeremiah Simbiken- Radcliffe Dolphins
Cruise Ten- South Logan
Morea Morea – PNG Hunters
Junior Rob- PNG Hunters
Tommy Moidei – PNG Hunters
Seal Kalo-PNG Hunters
Benji Kot- PNG Hunters
Head Coach: Justin Holbrook
JUNIOR KIUMULS
Ragarive Wavik- Cowboys
Alton Naiyep – Sea Eagle
Sam Stephenson – Titan
Kevin Yako – Enga Miok
Anda Endaso – Hela Wigmen
Gairo Voro – Central Dabaris
Felix Beki – Highlands region
Raynolds Tai – Lae University
Finlay Glare – Lae Tigers
Gregan Format- Northern region
Limbi Henry – Enga Mioks
Sampson Waliling – New Guinea Islands region
Smith Pamundi – Northern region
Maya Tusa Enga Mioks
Norman Akunai – Southern region
Gabriel Kaupa- Southern region
Bruce Bawave – Southern region
Makas Richard- Enga Mioks
Head Coach: Joseph GRIMA
PRIME MINISTER’S XIII WOMEN’S
Almah Johnson – Northern region
Belinda Gwasamun – North devils/Highlands region
Bertshiba Awoi – North Devils/Southern region
Emily Veivers – Tigers
Essay Banu – North Queensland Cowboys
Fred Waula- Southern region
Gloria Kaupa- Highlands region
Jessikah Reeves- NQ Cowboys
La-toniya Norris- Northern region
Leila Kerowa – Southern region
Lyiannah Allen- Highlands region
Mala Mark- Southe3rn region
Martha Malowia – Southern region
Roswita Kapo- Southern region
Lancy Laki- Southern region
Sera Koroi Southern region
Shellie Long NQ Cowboys
Ua Ravu Canbarra Raiders
Head coach: Ben Jeffries
2023 PNG JUNIOR ORCHIDS
Beinda Waula
Bennitha Paka
Carrianne Wesley
Debora Kitipa
Esther Aram
Gail Manove
Golden Bal
Hadassah Jamie Isokali
Jamitha Mathew
Joice Bolkun
Louise Sarr
Melissa Joe
Rayleen Kusir
Rondah Joshep
Rose Malabag
Ruth Gende
Yolanda Taute
Yvone Pinda
Head coach: Solomon Kuliniasi
