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 .

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...

Mioks Skipper Talin answer Hunters Call Up Wepio Media. 05/06/2023 Enga Mioks Captain Junior Talin was called up to the Hunters squad today after leading his team to an unlikely 8 straight wins in the PNG National Rugby League Competition. The barnstorming backrower will train weekly with Hunters but play his usual role with the Enga Mioks on the weekends. In the event an opportunity arises for him to put the Hunters Jumper on then he will have a go. Other players such as Lae Tigers utility Warren Glare, Port Moresby Vipers behemoth Philemon Kimisive, Mendi Muruks Ismael Waine and other players attached to PNGNRLC franchises are on similar arrangements with the Hunters. After the Hunters performed poorly in the opening games of the 2023 Queensland Cup Competition Hunters Coach Tapend is looking into the local premier competition to recruit the most inform players to improve Hunters performances. Nondiyei Photography #Wepio @RLRomantics #pngnrlc #pngrfl #hunters #qrl

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

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...

  A Settlement Kid to one of the top Dummy Halves of the world: Edwin Ipape There's a lot of upcoming rugby league talents popping out of settlements like Morata. Where will they go? Which team to Play in semi professional competition? I think Vipers, Isou and Dabaris are their home Teams as most of them are brought up in POM.  These guns loved to talk about rugby league more than politics. At least 3-4 players from the surrounding settlements who meet the requirements must be in the teams named every season. Kain blo yumi lo overlookm ol best talents na mekim selections based on heritage and whom you know yah yumi lusim liklik. At least give them a try; ol tu papa blo graun so long as they call Moresby their home; recruitm planti blol settlement boys! Thanks!! Pics is Edwin Ipape @ Warakum Redgraun settlement 😍✊. By Alex Paul VinLubes

PNG Hunters Centre Rodrick Tai and Fullback Morea Morea Invited to Train with The Dolphins NRL Squad by PNG Hunters. Two SP PNG Hunters players have been rewarded for standout performances across the opening six rounds of the QRL Hostplus Cup competition. Hunters centre Rodrick Tai and fullback Morea Morea have both been invited to train with The Dolphins NRL squad over the next month as they continue their rugby league development. Tai, who spent the offseason in Redcliffe under the watchful eye of Wayne Bennett, rejoins The Dolphins training squad this week on the back of a compelling start to the Hostplus Cup season. The strike centre has two tries and an average 129 running metres from four games this year to consistently be one of the Hunters best. At just 21 years old, Morea joins Tai at The Dolphins this week in what will be his first taste of NRL-level coaching. The young fullback has been a revelation for the Hunters in season 2023 with four tries, four assists and 126 average...