Skip to main content

Follow for More Rugby League News Updates

NORTH Queensland Cowboys winger Robert Derby says he will be representing Papua New Guinea and his family when he makes his National Rugby League (NRL) debut in the round 13 clash against Parramatta Eels tonight.

NORTH Queensland Cowboys winger Robert Derby says he will be representing Papua New Guinea and his family when he makes his National Rugby League (NRL) debut in the round 13 clash against Parramatta Eels tonight.

NORTH Queensland Cowboys winger Robert Derby says he will be representing Papua New Guinea and his family when he makes his National Rugby League (NRL) debut in the round 13 clash against Parramatta Eels tonight. The Port Moresby-born PNG international said on Tuesday following the team’s announcement by coach Todd Payten, that he was still soaking in the news as he didn’t expect his debut would come soon. “I was pretty emotional. Basically my goal this year was to be consistent at the Hostplus Cup and at the back of my mind making an NRL debut. “It was pretty hard for me when I represented PNG. Obviously representing your country is pretty emotional and you have your whole family behind you and everyone in PNG as well because you have the nation to play for. "To make an NRL debut is whole lot of things but you will be representing your country again because everyone knows you are from PNG and they will get behind you." Derby, whose mother is from Busamang village in Salamaua, Morobe, replaces Murray Taulagi who was selected for Queensland Maroons’ State of Origin clash against New South Wales next Wednesday.

NORTH Queensland Cowboys winger Robert Derby says he will be representing Papua New Guinea and his family when he makes his National Rugby League (NRL) debut in the round 13 clash against Parramatta Eels tonight.

The Port Moresby-born PNG international said on Tuesday following the team’s announcement by coach Todd Payten, that he was still soaking in the news as he didn’t expect his debut would come soon.

“I was pretty emotional. Basically my goal this year was to be consistent at the Hostplus Cup and at the back of my mind making an NRL debut.

 “It was pretty hard for me when I represented PNG. Obviously representing your country is pretty emotional and you have your whole family behind you and everyone in PNG as well because you have the nation to play for.

"To make an NRL debut is whole lot of things but you will be representing your country again because everyone knows you are from PNG and they will get behind you."

Derby, whose mother is from Busamang village in Salamaua, Morobe, replaces Murray Taulagi who was selected for Queensland Maroons’ State of Origin clash against New South Wales next Wednesday.

Source: https://www.thenational.com.pg/derby-set-for-debut-tonight/&ved=2ahUKEwirzPDP2JL_AhWyglYBHc1OC_QQFnoECCAQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0MzQW_ajJZk4UBKP471s2K

Labels:
Location: Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea

Comments

Post a Comment

MORE NEWS ON CELEBRITIES, FINANCE, BUSINESS AND TECH.

Popular posts from this blog

White PNG Kumuls Utility Dan Russell to Make His NRL Debut for the St. George Illawarra Dragons against the Canberra Raiders this weekend at the Win Stadium, Wollongong.

 White PNG Kumuls Utility Dan Russell to Make His NRL Debut for the St. George Illawarra Dragons White Kumul to make NRL debut. Congratulations to PNG Kumuls utility Dan Russell who will be making his NRL Debut for the St. George Illawarra Dragons against the Canberra Raiders this weekend at the Win Stadium, Wollongong. Russel will come off the bench in the NRL round 19 match. He was added to the Dragons NRL squad after a strong performance for the PNG Kumuls in the UK Rugby League world cup. Read full team here https://www.nrl.com/.../2023/round-19/dragons-v-raiders/ #Wepio @RLRomantics #NRL #Kumul .
Post a Comment
Read more

PNG Kumul International Jacob Alick - Kept Positive, Consistent and Progressing Through the Rank to NRL - A Walking Billboard for Other Young Rugby League Players

  Jacob Alick - Kept Positive, Consistant and Progressing Throuhg the Rank to NRL. PNG Kumul International Jacob Alick - Kept Positive, Consistent and Progressing Through the Rank to NRL - A Walking Billboard for Other Young Rugby League Players Srama Rugby League Recruitment Another Player that has kept Positive, Consistent & Progressing through the ranks to NRL & a walking billboard to young Players out there • 2020 Normanby Hounds RLF C (coached by Srama Rugby League Recruitmen t Covid Season) CAOS Brisbane Rugby League - Premier A Grade • 2021 Souths Logan Magpies Hostplus Cup & Gold Coast Titans T & T • 2022 Burleigh Bears & Papua New Guinea Kumuls • 2023 Gold Coast Titans NRL Squad #AchieveTheDream Growing Rugby League @gc_titans_fanzone
Post a Comment
Read more

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has called for a shake up to international rugby league eligibility.

 Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has called for a shake up to international rugby league eligibility. “I don’t believe guys should be able to go back and forth (between countries),” Meninga said to The Courier Mail. “What I would like to see is that every player nominates which country they want to play for right from their first registration in the NRL. That way, there is no confusion around who they are eligible for.  Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has called for a shake up to international rugby league eligibility. Under the current international rules players can represent nations in both tier one and tier two, allowing players to switch allegiances. As it stands Australia, England and New Zealand sit in tier one with Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, France and Papua New Guinea holding second tier status. Twelve months ago Murray Taulagi featured for the Kangaroos at the World Cup and played for the Australian PM’s XIII only three weeks ago. In just a few days Australia clash with Samoa and T...
Post a Comment
Read more

Papua New Guinea Kumuls duo Justin Olam and Edwin Ipape will miss this Sunday's Pacific Championship Series opener against Cook Islands at the Santos National Football Stadium.

Papua New Guinea Kumuls duo Justin Olam and Edwin Ipape will miss this Sunday's Pacific Championship Series opener against Cook Islands at the Santos National Football Stadium. Sports Scene Papua New Guinea Kumuls duo Justin Olam and Edwin Ipape will miss this Sunday's Pacific Championship Series opener against Cook Islands at the Santos National Football Stadium.  Kumul Coach Justin Holbrook revealed during an interview today that Ipape copped a one match ban during a Super League Final game while Olam decided to sit the match out.  "Both players will be available in the next game against Fiji Batis scheduled for the 22nd in Port Moresby.  Despite this changes, the team did admirably well in their absence at a training session this morning.  Holbrook didnt disclose further details on the starting line-up but said he will announce on Saturday.  It is believed that the team will be captained by Kyle Laybutt going into the series.  Stay tune for more updates ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Netball: PNG PEPES WIN ALL 4 GAMES AND ON POSITION #1

Netball: PNG PEPES WIN ALL 4 GAMES AND ON POSITION #1. Beautiful PNG Supermodels PNG PEPES WIN ALL 4 GAMES 🇵🇬🏐🔥✅ Our PNG Pepes girls have won all 4 games and are currently ranked Number 1 on the tally followed by Singapore, Cook Islands, Sri Lanka and Singapore A. Congrats, Pepes 👏👏🏐🔥🇵🇬💪 #Pepes #Netball ✅
Post a Comment
Read more

Coach Wayne Bennett Eyed Young Unitech Graduate and PNG Kumul Roderic Tai to Sign a Full-Time Contract with Redcliff.

Coach Wayne Bennett Eyed Young Unitech Graduate and PNG Kumul Back Rower Roderic Tai to Sign a Full-Time Contract with Redcliff - Pathway to NRL. by  PARKER TAMBUA , The  National Sports -  Rugby League Romantics  - 08 June 2023. Tai’s NRL dream likely PAPUA New Guinea Kumuls back Roderick Tai is likely to sign a full-time contract with Redcliff Dolphins National Rugby League side but details are yet to be confirmed. SP PNG Hunters coach Stanley Tepend said yesterday Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett had retained Tai after the completion of his initial four-week train and trial stint with the side. Fellow Hunter Morea Morea, who was invited by the Dolphins for a four-week train and trial arrangement, returned to the SP Brewery-sponsored side after his stint in Brisbane. “Morea Morea has been sent back but Roderick Tai is still in Brisbane with the Dolphins,” Tepend said. “There is some good signs there with Roderick and they (Dolphins) might sign him. “It’s not confi...
Post a Comment
Read more

Congratulations to Kumul duo Wellington Albert, Emmanuel Waine and the rest of the London Broncos team

Congratulations to Kumul duo Wellington Albert, Emmanuel Waine and the rest of the London Broncos team. Congratulations to Kumul duo Wellington Albert, Emmanuel Waine and the rest of the London Broncos team for winning promotion back to the Super League for the first time since 2014. From relegation prospects to Championship winners.  🎉🥳 📸: Emmanuel Waine  🇵🇬💥 THE SPEECH OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL BENJAMIN NETANYAHU IS SURPRISING, WITH ALL THE GLORY TO GOD ALMIGHTY! “He never sleeps or will never sleep…the Guardian of Israel…HaShem, God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” TOP NEWS Foreigner Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko Referred to Ombudsman Commission by Papua New Guinea Opposition Team Papua New Guinea Nationwide Call for Prime Minister James Marape to Sack Minister Justin Tkatchenko Ms Savannah Tkatchenko Viral TikTok Video that Made Her Dad to Label “PRIMITIVE ANIMALS” to PNG. PAPUA NEW GUINEA FOREIGN MINISTER HON. JUSTIN TKATCHENKO MADE FORMAL STATEMENT TO THE P...
Post a Comment
Read more

Papu New Guinea Kumul Internation Nixon Putt to Make Super League Switch

Papu New Guinea Kumul International Nixon  Putt to Make Super League Switch Castleford Tigers are set to sign Papua New Guinea international Nixon Putt, Rugby League Live understands. The back-rower, who played for the Kumuls in last year's World Cup, has received an offer from the club and is set to become their latest addition for the 2024 campaign. Athletic and physically solid, Putt was one of PNG's standout stars in the World Cup, playing in all four of their games. He was named man of the match following their 36-0 win over Wales, in which he scored two tries. The time has come for more Papua New Guinean Players to make their move to Super League Clubs and give up their NRL dreams that usually never happens. Read Full article: Castleford Tigers' interest in Papua New Guinea star confirmed
Post a Comment
Read more

Rising Star Alex Max Ignites SP Hunters Rugby with Phenomenal Performances!

ALEX MAX ON FIRE FOR SP HUNTERS Alex Max is sweepingly becoming a household name for the SP Hunters for his impressive performances since he débuted in April 2024. His mesmerizing exhibitions had attracted wide following with media outlets doing their rounds well to celebrate the Simbu warrior's rugby talents. The 24 years Gumine native has been in sensational from his first game with 11 tries from 11 games. He can bust the defence line easily and defend well all day with blistering foot work and good fends iced with calculated money passes. Towering at 184cm the bullocking loose foward cum center has had his name chewed hard by rugby league commentators everytime he runs onto the ball, holding rugby fanatics in crazy mode. Max tasted professional football with the Waghi Tumbes before transitioning to the Hunters via the Gurias who moulded him as a foward from his usual center position. The 85Kg frame from Waramaril village in remote Gumine has been a good find for the Hunters co...
Post a Comment
Read more

PNG KUMULS International forward Keven Appo Get Settled To Face FIJI BATIS on Sunday

PNG KUMULS International forward Keven Appo Get Settled To Face FIJI BATIS on Sunday. PARKER TAMBUA     Appo Settling  in, set for clash against Bati KUMULS forward Keven Appo has settled in well in the PNG camp after arriving from the United Kingdom on Friday and is ready to face the Fiji Bati on Sunday. The Bradford Bulls enforcer in the Betfred Championship said the Fijians had a quality pack but his fellow forwards in the Kumuls were focused on what to bring to the contest instead of their opponents. "We are expecting a tough contest in the middle but for us, we are only focusing on how we want to play and not them (Bati)," Appo said. "I'm ready for this challenge and I'm sure the other forwards in our team will be ready for that. "Personally, it's always an honour representing my country in a test match and I'm grateful that the team gave me the opportunity to be part of the Pacific Championship." The former PNG Hunter said it was a challen...
Post a Comment
Read more