Maganis to Moresby Fundraising Dinner
Yesterday we watched former Kokomos, play for the Kumuls. These included the Captain, Rod Griffin, Luke Page and debutant Richard Pandia. Nothing beats the feeling of seeing former representatives play for your country.
Help our Touch Football Association help our talented young touch football players vie to represent their country by supporting them. You can do this as a sponsor or you can attend the Maganis to Moresby Fundraising Dinner.
It promises to be a great night and your money could see the next QLD PNG Touch Football sensation represent PNG!
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Girls (5-6yrs) Introduction to Rugby League Days!
Sign Up Now!
A joint initiative (NRL & GBJRL) is being launched in May/June this year to provide an opportunity for young girls (5 to 6 age group) to be introduced to rugby league with a medium to long term view of establishing regular girl’s junior rugby league program and competition.
The dates set aside for this are Saturday 6 May 2017; Saturday 20 May 2017 and Saturday 10 June 2017. The venue for the initial opening will be Albert Bishop Park, Franklin Street, Nundah commencing at 9.30am.
Current registered junior female players are encouraged and welcome to attend as well.
The sessions will include expert coaching from qualified coaches and officiating by qualified match officials.
Please complete the below nomination form for any girls interested in partaking in this great initiative and return to s.mcnally@qrl.com.au
For any further information contact Sarah Walker, NRL on 0411 159 463 or Shane Mc Nally on 0448 851 242
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PNG Kokomos Nines Carnival Date Set – Get Your Teams Ready!
Please share around, both here and in PNG, we welcome PNG teams from right across Australia and PNG. But you need to be organising your teams now and notify our President, Tom Adamson, of your interest so that we can keep you informed as we draw closer to the 2017 PNG Kokomos Nines Carnival!
Last year’s Kokomos Nines Carnival was a fantastic event and we are looking to make it bigger and better in 2017. We can’t wait to do it all again!
We look forward to seeing you all there!
QLD PNG KOKOMOS PREPARE TO RECLAIM QPICC CARNIVAL CROWN
MENS OPEN TEAM ANNOUNCED
Brisbane, QLD October 23, 2016–
“We are looking at regaining the QPICC Title after having lost it to the Maoris in the final last year. With that in mind we believe we have a strong team that will be able to do just that. We have whittled down our squad to the team we have named today.”
“The selection process was incredibly difficult given so many of our young Kokomos players have now developed to the point that they are challenging our more experienced players for the limited number of positions in the team. It is a nice problem to have as a coach,” said Elias Paiyo, Head Coach & Selector, QLD PNG Rugby League.
The QLD Pacific Island Cultural Carnival (QPICC) is a three day rugby league carnival celebrating the cultural heritage of QLD based Pacific Islanders. This year will see the Moaris return to defend their 2015 title, against Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Tokelau and PNG. Added to the lineup this year will be an Indigenous Australian team.
QPICC kicks off on Friday afternoon, 28th October, at Bill Norris Oval, Boundary Rd, Beenleigh, Queensland, Australia. It runs all day Saturday and concludes with the Mens Open Final on Sunday afternoon.
As well as the Mens Open championship title, there are under 14s, under 16 and under 18 championships up for grabs. Included for the first time this year, is the Women’s title.
If you want to keep up with the QPICC action live follow the QLD PNG Rugby League Incorporated facebook page.
2016 QLD PNG KOKOMOS MENS OPEN TEAM:
Steve Franciscus, Mark Matthies, Sebastian Pandia, Shaun Wickham, Cameron Boga, Eli Wickham, Lj Waddups, Daniel Russell, Chris Aiton, Francis Han, Philip Anthon Komboi, Bradley English, Robbie Fletcher, Harry Lohia, Michael Dodi, Sioeli Filianga, Jonathan Ilau, Richard Tengdui, Bill Manuhu, Kepo Samuels, Emmaus Wartovo, Alex Ambia, Joe Frank Seeto, Keiran English, Hosaia Wartovo.
QPICC Carnival Set Down for Fri, 28th Oct thru to Sun, 30th October, 2016
The annual QPICC Carnival will commence on Fri, 28th October, 2016 through to Sun, 30th October, 2016. It features Queensland Pacific Island Cultural Heritage such as Maori’s, Cook Islanders, Samoans and Tongans and Papua New Guineans.
The QLD PNG Kokomo Mens Team won the QPICC Title in 2014 and were Runners-up to the Maori’s in 2015. The Kokomos will be looking to regain the QPICC Title in 2016!
The Carnival also hosts 18s, 16s and 14s age group mens teams. The full program will be posted here as details come to hand.
Make sure you head down to Bill Norris Oval, Boundary Rd, Beenleigh to catch all the action!
QLD PNG vs Cook Islands – 15th October, 2016
QLD PNG have confirmed that they will host a trial match against the Cook Islands Rugby League Team.
Games are at Springwood Tigers Rugby League Club
35-55 Rholanda Cr, Springwood 4127
There is no gate fee, but 2 meat tray raffles and a bucket going around with gold coin donation, all contributions go to help continue our Kokomos Development Program!
PNG Kokomos vs Cook Islands Trial Match Program
10.15am – u14 boys (25min halves)
11.20am – u16 boys (30min halves)
12.40pm – Women (30min halves)
2.00pm – u18 boys (30min halves)
3.20pm – Mens Prems (35min halves)
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PNG vs East Maori’s Trial Match – Sat, 8th October, 2016
Our trial against the Cook Islands which was supposed to have been on this Saturday Oct 1st has been put back to Oct 15th.
QLD PNG Kokomos will play the East Maori’s on Saturday, 8th October, 2016 who will be hosting the match to be held at Wynum Road, Cannon Hill Sports Fields.
The Program for the trial match is as follows:
9.30 – 4pm
Cannon Hill Sports Fields, Wynnum rd.
Women in League hosting the day activities on behalf of the Clarissa Shelford Family
9.30am: Morning Blessings, Elders n Kaumatua
10.00am: u14s – 25 minute halves.
11.00am : u16s – 25 minute halves
12pm: u18s – 25 minute halves
1pm half hour break
1.30pm: Womens Clarissa Shelford Memorial Match -30 minute halves
2.45pm: East Masters vs South Masters – 25 minute halves (social)
3.45pm: Premier Mens Teams – 35 minute halves
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2pm: Fundraising $10 food parcels available
5pm: East Maori RLC Presentation
6pm East Maori $10 Social till 1am @ the clubhouse.
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WEST PAPUA WARRIORS CLAIM WIN IN SUPPORT OF THEIR OPPRESSED WEST PAPUAN BROTHERS & SISTERS
WEST PAPUA WARRIORS CLAIM WIN IN SUPPORT OF THEIR OPPRESSED WEST PAPUAN BROTHERS & SISTERS
West Papua Warriors Crowned 2016 QLD PNG Nines Champions
Brisbane, QLD September 25, 2016– West Papua Warriors Crowned 2016 QLD PNG Nines Champions
West Papua Warriors Captain, Tala Kami, in his Championship winning speech, explained that the team had been set up in an effort to draw attention to the plight of oppressed West Papuans.
And that they did in spectacular fashion.
The West Papua Warriors had to overcome the more fancied Masalai’s in the Semi-Final and CDMC in the Final, who won the championship in 2015, in order to take this year’s championship honours. The Warriors won the hotly contested final 36 – 22.
Apart from the 2016 QLD PNG Nines title and trophy, Tala Kami and his fellow Warriors took home $5000 in prize money. Runners-Up CDMC took home $3000.
The QLD PNG Nines is in its third year of competition, and only continues to grow, both in depth of talent and quality of play. The crowd were treated to some extraordinary passages of play throughout the day, the best of which was the final match. Martin Sevara (West Papua Warriors) was crowned Player of the Final and Willie Malala, Masalai’s tryscoring machine, was the Highest Try Scorer for the QLD PNG Nines Carnival for the second year running.
Asked after the event, his thoughts on the carnival, Martin Sevara said, “It was a great experience taking part in the event. Big thanks to the organisers for a successful Tournament. I Hope to see you all again next year.”
Surprise packet of the day was the QLD PNG Women’s team who annihilated Flagstone 52-14 in their inaugural exhibition match. The girls put on an incredible display and were a credit to their coach Ricky Pon. The quick and elusive Amelia Kuk scoring four of the tries.
The QLD PNG Nines Carnival, while an event in its own right, serves also as part of the QLD PNG Kokomos representative selection platform for the upcoming QLD Pacific Island Cultural Carnival (QPICC) to be held in QLD on 28th to 30th October, 2016. The Kokomos will take on teams including the Maoris, Samoans, Cook Islanders, Tongans and Fijians.
Head Coach for the Kokomos, former Kumul, Elias Paiyo, will announced the 2016 QLD PNG Kokomos train-on squad on Thursday.
Follow all the action on the facebook page – QLD PNG Rugby League Incorporated:- Tom Adamson or on our website at www.qldpngrugbyleague.com.
2016 QLD PNG RUGBY LEAGUE NINES CARNIVAL KICKS OFF
FAST & FURIOUS RUGBY LEAGUE NINES ACTION
Brisbane, QLD September 21, 2016– Best of PNG Rugby League Talent in Australia is set to compete in the QLD PNG Rugby League Nines Tournament.
Come and watch ten of the hottest PNG Rugby League Nines teams in Australia, all competing for Championship Honours and $5000.
This is the third year of the tournament and if last year’s tournament is anything to go by we are about to be treated to some fast and furious Rugby League Nines Football.
It all kicks off at 9am on Saturday 24th September, at Bill Norris Oval, Boundary Rd, Beenleigh, Queensland, Australia.
International, interstate and local teams will compete for $5000 with the Runners-up receiving $3000.
Watch former and current PNG Kumuls including Steve Franciscus, Trevor Exton, Josh Damon and Glen Nami in action.
Last year’s championship winners, CDMC will return in attempt to make it back-to-back titles against last year’s protagonists, the flashy and flamboyant Masailai’s.
This year’s program includes, for the first time, a women’s exhibition match between the QLD PNG Women and Flagstone.
Enjoy the Food Stalls, Arts, Crafts and other entertainment including DJ Tuff Tumas.
Kick off at 9am at Bill Norris Oval, Beenleigh.
Cost: Adults $5 and kids under 18 a gold coin.
Be entertained by the Rugby League Nines Action.
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Bring your family and friends and join in the fun!
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Follow all the action on the facebook page – QLD PNG Rugby League Incorporated.
Or you can check out the latest on our 2016 QLD PNG Nines Events page on our website https://www.qldpngrugbyleague.com