NCD School Rugby League

04/10/2026

🇵🇬 NCDSRL CONGRATULATES PNG JUNIOR KUMULS

The NCD Schools Rugby League (NCDSRL) congratulates the PNG Junior Kumuls on their hard-fought 18–10 victory over Australia. A fantastic effort and a proud moment for PNG Rugby League! 🇵🇬🏉

We also acknowledge the Junior Orchids, PNG Orchids and PNG Presidents XIII for their gallant efforts. While there must always be a winner and a loser in competition, our teams showed tremendous courage and determination, with the Australian sides giving us a real run for our money.

A special acknowledgement goes to Coach Joe Grima and Assistant Coach Wartovo Puara Junior. What a fitting way to see the rewards of Coach Grimas’ years of dedication and contribution to the PNGRFL Academy and the development of our Junior Kumuls. His work in nurturing and preparing young talent for the international stage is contributing to the pathway we see today.

The NCDSRL is particularly proud of the many young men and women who have come through our competition over the years and are now representing PNG. From our school fields to the international stage , this is what pathways are all about.

Congratulations to all players, coaches and officials. Keep working, keep believing, and continue making PNG proud! 🇵🇬❤️💛🖤

03/10/2026

He deserves a Massive Congratulations!
Well done Coach.

03/10/2026

🏉🇵🇬 Our Future Stars Are Ready!

The next generation of rugby league talent is ready to step onto the international stage. The Moni Plus NCDC Port Moresby Vipers U17 will take on Trinity Bay State High School from Cairns, Australia, in an exciting international friendly on 24 October 2026 at SJGS.

The young Vipers have been selected from the NCD Schools Rugby League (NCDSRL) competition through the Vipers Academy Pathways Program, which commenced in 2024 with the support of NCDC as major sponsor.

The pathway continues to grow, with the U17 boys and U16 girls travelling to Cairns and Townsville last year for valuable international development experience.

This year, Trinity Bay travels to Port Moresby, giving our young Vipers the opportunity to test themselves against international opposition on home soil.

Parents, guardians, students, teachers and rugby league supporters are all invited to come along, show their support and cheer on our future stars. 🏉🇵🇬

📸 Courtesy of Pilai Piksa — Vipers U17 players with team officials and Tony Sipa, Vipers Vice Chairman and Head of Pathways, following the presentation of their training gear.

16/09/2026

Happy 51st Independence Anniversary Papua New Guinea🎉🎊🇵🇬

A Message to Our Student Athletes

Fifty-one years ago, our forefathers raised the Kumul and the Southern Cross and declared Papua New Guinea a free and sovereign nation.

That same courage lives on today, in every classroom,
every playing field, and every one of you. Independence is not only a date we celebrate; it is a responsibility we carry forward.

The discipline you build on the rugby field, the knowledge you gain in the classroom, and the values you share with your teammates are the foundations on which our nation’s future will be built.

You are PNG's next generation of leaders, thinkers, and champions.

Play with pride, learn with purpose, and carry the spirit of independence in everything you do, because
the future of Papua New Guinea is being shaped right now, in you.

13/09/2026

The PNG Chiefs taking 50 of PNG’s most promising young athletes into a structured environment where they can live, train and study together is a significant investment in the future of our young people and in the development of rugby league in Papua New Guinea.

But we must also look beyond the 50.

The Chiefs’ broader pathways program now reaches 14 of PNG’s 22 provinces and approximately 1,680 players across the U15–U21 age groups. The 50 should therefore be viewed as the top of the pathway, not the entire pathway.

Much of this talent is identified and developed through our school and grassroots competitions. These competitions are the foundation upon which the elite pathway is built.

Therefore, some of the investment and support should also trickle down to the masses, providing equipment, improving playing facilities, and developing the coaches, teachers, match officials and volunteers who work tirelessly to keep these competitions going.

If only a small percentage eventually reach the elite academy, that does not mean the majority should be left behind.

Those who do not make the academy still need pathways through education, discipline, leadership, other sports and other productive activities. Rugby league can keep the fire burning, but education and life skills must provide the foundation for their future.

This is particularly important when we consider the high level of youth unemployment in PNG. No sporting program, by itself, will eradicate unemployment or solve the many social challenges facing our country.

But if these programs produce young people who are educated, disciplined, resilient, confident and capable of becoming leaders and agents of positive change in their communities, then the impact extends far beyond the rugby field.

The Chiefs have a unique opportunity to build more than an elite rugby league pathway. They can help build a whole-of-community youth development pathway.

“Invest in the 50 , but also invest in the thousands who make the 50 possible.”

That is how we keep the fire burning. 🇵🇬🏉

05/09/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! Moas John, Elizah Kuari, Stanley Alina, Mary Tonny, Para Haijah Tapale, Wasoli Spy, LI D EN, Jeff Jeff, Christopher Tumai

04/09/2026

Big shout out to my new rising fans! Ashley Gina

02/09/2026

CONGRATULATIONS!
FINAL 25 U17 MALE SQUAD SELECTIONS FOR TBAY FRIENDLY

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the players, parents, and supporters who turned out for our trial matches. The effort and determination shown by every participant made the selection process competitive and inspiring.

Important Eligibility Notice ; As per the direct advice and directive from our Vice Chairman, please note that only players born in 2009 onwards are eligible for selection in this squad.

We appreciate the understanding of all parents and guardians regarding compliance with these age cutoff guidelines.

Training Notice To the 25 players selected: First official training session commences tomorrow!

Date: Thursday, 3rd September 2026
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Gerehu Secondary School Field
Requirement: All selected players must arrive on time and come fully prepared with training gear and water bottles.

Note: Please check the attached list below for the names of the selected 25-man squad.

29/08/2026

Refrain from any organized sport if you are doing grade 8, 10 or 12. Concentrate with your school work and prepare for your Examinations.

📚🏉 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS, GUARDIANS & STUDENTS

As we approach an important period in the 2026 academic calendar, all parents, guardians and students are reminded to take note of the following upcoming major examinations:

📌 GRADE 12 STEM EXAMINATIONS
Monday, 31 August – Friday, 4 September 2026

📌 GRADE 10 EXAMINATIONS
Monday, 5 – Friday, 9 October 2026

📌 GRADE 12 EXAMINATIONS
Monday, 12 – Friday, 16 October 2026

📌 GRADE 8 EXAMINATIONS
Monday, 19 – Thursday, 22 October 2026

We encourage all students to remain focused on their studies and make education their priority as they prepare for these important examinations.

Sports is an important part of a student’s journey and can complement academic development by building discipline, teamwork, commitment, confidence, time management and resilience. However, we remind all our student-athletes that education must always remain a priority.

To all students preparing for their examinations, we wish you every success. Work hard, stay focused, manage your time wisely and believe in yourselves. Your efforts today will help shape your future. 📖💪🏉

Education First | Sports for Development | Building Better Futures

28/08/2026

Big shout out to my new rising fans! Junior Jay Kay, Ashley Gina