PNG Prime Minister's XIII 2023 Team

The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) is very excited to announce the PM’s XIII annual rugby league fixture between PNG and Australia is back, and will be held in Port Moresby this month.
The last time the PM’s XIII matches were held here in PNG was back in 2018 for both the Men and Women.
CEO of PNGRFL, Stanley Hondina, in making the announcement said the PNGRFL were delighted to see the game back in PNG after 5 years, and fans will be treated to a massive weekend of rugby league come the 23rd and 24th of September.
He said, “For the first time in the history of the PM’s XIII matches, there will be 12 teams playing 6 games over 2 days, something that’s never been done before and we look forward to welcoming all our fans over the two days.”
The PM’s XIII concept is an initiative of both the PNG and Australian governments since 2005 and is aimed at using rugby league to drive social awareness messages. This year will see the introduction of the Australian school boys and girls taking on our Junior Kumuls and Orchids respectively, thanks to the Australian government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the NRL.

---

The schedule for the weekend is as follows;
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
The drawcard matches are on Saturday, while on Sunday, the fans will be treated to the up-and- coming stars of our game going head-to-head, with the Defence Men the final match of the day.
Hence, the ticket prices have been priced accordingly and keeping in mind that the prices are consistent with the 2017 Rugby League World Cup and the 2019 Great Britain Lions Tour to PNG.
While the Corporate Boxes have all been allocated to the Game’s major sponsors and dignitaries, there are still opportunities for individuals and companies to be a part of a weekend of world class rugby league.
The ticket prices are as follows;
Saturday 23rd September 2023 Stands;
Grandstand K120
Western Wings K80
Eastern Stand K50
North & South K30
Corporate Hospitality;
Club Lounge K650
15-seater Premium Seating K15,000
9-seater Premium Seating K12,500
Sunday 24th September 2023 Stands;
Grandstand K40
Western Wings K25
Eastern Stand K15
North & South K10
Corporate Hospitality;
Club Lounge K250
15-seater Premium Seating K10,500
9-seater Premium Seating K8,500
Tickets will go on sale from 6pm today Online at Tiketmastas.com, while you can buy over-the- counter this Friday at our normal outlets including;
• Brian Bell Boroko
• J-Mart Erima
• Cool Stuff Rangeview
All games will be held at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby.

The Teams
​The 2023 PNG Men’s PM’s 13 squad as follows: 
Treigh Stewart (Dragons), Robert Derby (Cowboys), Rodrick Tai (Hunters), Zac Laybutt (Cowboys), Nene Mcdonald (Leeds), Gary James (Enga Mioks), Kyle Laybutt (Townsville), Epel Kapinias (Hunters), Judah Rimbu (Hunters), Valentine Richard (Hunters), Nixon Putt (Capras), Jermiah Simbiken (Dolphins), Cruise Ten (South's Logan), Morea Mor

Next : PNG Kumuls Team To Face Wales In Round 3 Of The Rugby League World Tournament