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- Published in Kokomos - Hunters Meet and Greet 2022
MATCH REPORT: PNG World Cup Match v Ireland
LIVE RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP MATCH PNG v IRL
The players make their way on to the ground for the anthems of both countries.
There is nothing like your country’s national anthem, sung beautifully, to get you focussed on the game at hand.
Let’s Go Kumuls!
FIRST HALF – WE HAVE BLAST OFF!
Ireland have kicked off and early indications are this is going to be a bruising encounter.
Kumuls have kicked out on the full on the last tackle.
Ireland up fast in defence saw Watson Boas cough up possession. Ireland have the ball.
PNG looking at sixes and sevens in their own in goal area.
PNG knock on and Ireland have scored after PNG failed to ground the ball.
PNG 0 v IRL 6 – after 6 minutes.
PNG have stepped it up a gear in defence. Wrapping up the Ireland attack.
Watson Boas misses the last tackle kick. Ireland back in possession.
Ireland penalised for hands on the ball in the ruck. PNG unable to take advantage.
PNG seemed to be suffering a little from nerves. They need to compose themselves and settle the play.
Garry Lo plays the ball to Minoga who goes within centimetres of the line. Ireland concede penalty 10 metres out.
GARRY LO IS IN TO SCORE!
PNG 4 v IRL 6 KTC.
Rhyse Martin’s kick hits the post and bounces back in play. The touchies wave it away.
Willie Minoga makes a beautiful break and has Katio Otto to his left and in the clear but doesn’t give it.
Page makes a 30 metre break. PNG put up kick, Nene McDonald up batted it back to Martin who dropped it missing a sure try.
PNG again look to score another sure try but it is passed straight into the hands of an Irish player.
Some brilliant PNG play but they need to settle it, make sure of it. Especially early in the tackle count.
Nene McDonald ducks and weaves his way for another PNG TRY!
The kick from Rhyse Martin goes across the face of the goals.
PNG 8 v IRL 6.
Justin Olam with error no. 8 from the Kumuls.
PNG strip the ball. Concede penalty to IRL. McCarthy is repelled on the line. PNG defence force IRL to knock on
David Mead coughs up the ball from a bruising Irish two man tackle.
The Irish knock on. Kumuls get the feed.
Segeyaro kicks on the 4th but was too deep. Half time siren goes.
HALF TIME PNG 8 v IRL 6.
HALF TIME COMMENTARY.
While PNG were the dominant team through the first half, their game was riddled with unforced errors. Sure tries went begging with pushed passes and dropped ball. They need to compose themselves, settle the play, complete sets and force repeat sets.
Though the score looks tight I expect that PNG will extend their lead over the fatigued Irish.
SECOND HALF:
SECOND HALF Kick off from David Mead! Lets Go KUMULS!
PNG kick the ball into in goal. Lo claiming to have grounded it. Video Ref calls Lo’s foot on dead ball line.
Irish cough up the ball into Nene McDonald’s hands and knocks it on.
Irish knock on. PNG feed the scrum.
PNG on the attack 20 metres out. Wellington Albert with a cracking run. Last tackle grubber PNG tackle IRL in goal area.
IRL win the penalty after PNG forced the ball down in the play the ball. IRL on the attack 5m out.
IRL kicked in goal, Segyaro recovered and ran it safely into play.
PNG give away penalty. 30 metres out. They look like they would score but ball popped up in the tackle into PNG hands.
PNG are not playing with any structure.
Ase Boas puts up the last tackle kick. Ireland safely take the ball 10m out.
Garry Lo gets the ball and drops it on – on the first tackle.
PNG get penalty. 10m out. David Mead at speed but IRL keep him out.
Ase Boas puts the predicable kick through but the Irish are on it. IRL force it out. PNG get line drop out.
Got to give it to the IRL. The defence is doing its job today. PNG have all sorts of problems trying to penetrate.
17 minutes play remaining. #PNG 8 v #IRL 6. IRL 10m out.
Last tackle from kick into PNG hands. PNG work it out the 40m line – and turn it over.
PNG in possession and on the run! 3rd tackle 35m from the try line and PNG’s Ase Boas puts through a forward pass.
Only 2 points the difference and 12 minutes left to play. David Mead flies to take IRL kick.
Error no 17 from PNG. IRL back in possession.
Baptiste makes break. Next play sees Lo with a forward pass to the winger for what would have been a sure try.
PNG make another error. 7 minutes left to play. PNG up by two.
Regardless of the outcome but this has been a courageous match from the @Irelandrl team.
IRL drop the ball. PNG scrum feed. Can PNG complete an error-free set? Yes. Boas kicks it into touch. 3 mins to go.
The Irish drop the ball and Watson Boas SCORES!
PNG 12 vs IRL 6. 1 min remaining KTC.
Ase Boas kick is successful. PNG 14 v IRL 6
FULL TIME SCORE: PNG 14 v IRL 6
That was an error riddled match from PNG and they were incredibly lucky to get away with the win.
IRL were outstanding. They did the basics well & nearly pulled off the biggest upset so far in the World Cup. Well done!
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QPICC Carnival Draw is Out NOW!
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NOTE: CHANGE OF TRAINING VENUE
Note that due to many of the fields being covered in water due to yesterday’s deluge we keep having to look for new venues.
Tonight’s training will now be at Springwood Rugby League Club at Tallowood Park, Springwood.
The street address is 35-55 Rholanda Cres, Springwood.
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TRAINING & TRIAL MATCH CANCELLED
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Ragtag Men’s Team Shows Real Heart
The QLD PNG Open Men’s side has had real difficulty fielding a full side over the past few weeks and this week was particularly difficult. So much so that 45 year old former Kumul, Elias Paiyo, relinquished his coaching duties to Lee Sharp, and pulled on the boots. Paiyo was joined by Jarome, Bruno and Sam Tau who all had not played in years.
The Cook Islanders were quick to rack up the points against a team made up of crack youngsters and a bunch of old blokes who had long hung up the boots. At half time the score was PNG 6 – Cook Is. 14. The six points were courtesy of an Alan White try from a break by Israel Talligatus. LJ Waddups added the two.
The Cook Islanders came back after the second half with another two quick tries, making the score PNG 10 – Cook Is 26. But the Kokomos were not about to give up.
LJ put Seb Samuels through a hole and made a massive break and was tackled on the line. A quick play the ball to LJ Waddups saw him add another 6 points to the scoreboard for PNG with a converted try. Taking the score to PNG 12 – Cook Is 26.
PNG kept the pressure on and Isreal Talligatus, an u18s player who stepped up to fill in for the Men’s Open team scored down the wing. It was a move started by the Kumul veteran, Paiyo, who passed it to Bobby Tau an on to Talligatus – a youngster with real speed to burn. The score now PNG 18 to Cook Islands 26.
Full time was fast approaching and the PNG boys refused to give in. They kept testing the Cook Island defence and eventually found it wanting. A break from the mecurial Alan White put them on the attack. An deft kick from Cameron Boga lead to a try by Brad Frith. LJ Waddups scored the much needed extra two points.
Just two points behind, the Kokomos stayed in the hunt for a win and were on the attack when the full-time whistle beat them.
Not a bad performance for a team that had not only not played together but hadn’t actually played in years! The heart and passion they displayed, is what QLD PNG Kokomos is all about. Never, ever, ever giving in or giving up.
Coach, Elias Paiyo, said that he was proud of their efforts. LJ Waddups took control of the team and successfully steered them around the paddock, and this was backed up with some brilliant individual plays from the younger players. Paiyo was impressed that they stood tall in a team that really was under the pump from the start.
“You can’t be anything but proud,” he said.
- Published in Cook Islands, Kokomos - Hunters Meet and Greet 2022, Mens Open, News
TRIAL MATCH v Tokoua Tonga This Saturday 7th Oct
NOTE: PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE LATEST DETAILS AS THEY HAVE CHANGED SINCE ORIGINALLY POSTED.
PLAYERS NOTE: UNDER 18s KICK OFF TIMES HAS CHANGED TO 1:30pm.
This weekend we have a trial matches for U14s, U16s and U18s QLD PNG Rugby League teams pitting themselves against Tokoua Tonga.
Macke sure you make your way to Bill Norris Oval, Beenleigh to cheer on QLD PNG against their Tongan counterparts!
PLEASE NOTE: Both the MEN’S Open and WOMEN’S GAMES – HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
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Hunters Struggle Against Clinical Panthers
PNG Hunters v Penrith Panthers
Intrust Super Championship – Live
PNG Hunters get the chance to put the 1s points on the board after @PenrithPanthers conceded the penalty. Ase Boas’ magic boot adds the 2!
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@PenrithPanthers Tony Satini Scores. Darren Nicholls hits the post.
PNG 2 – PEN 2.
@PenrithPanthers Tony Setini Scores his second in a virtual repeat just a minute later. PEN 10- PNG 2
Tony Satini gets a hat trick in just 16 mins against the PNG Hunters
Panthers captain, Nicholls makes it 16 v PNG 2.
Nicholl’s takes advantage of a lazy PNG Hunters defence and converts his own try. PEN 22 v PNG 2
Putt came close to scoring for PNG but resulted in a scrum 10m out with a PNG feed. NRL PEN 22 v PNG 2
Panthers put thru a kick on the last but fullback Stargroth Amean had it covered.
Penrith 26 v PNG 2. KTC.10 mins to play in the first half. #PEN from 3m out are too strong and cross for another try.
PEN 28 v PNG 2
Adex Wera has a #PNG try disallowed after the Bunker calls that the ball came off his hands.
Panthers add another converted try before halftime courtesy of Nicholls. PEN 34 v PNG 2
Satini bags his 4th try! Nicholls misses the kick. PEN 38 v #NG 2.
HALF TIME at #NRL #intrustsuperchamps. PNGHunters v PenrithPanthers
Half Time Commentary: #PNGHunters need to switch on that attacking flair we’ve come to know & love.
Attacking wise the #PNGHunters are more than capable of turning on the magic to turn this game around
Defensively, the #PNGHunters need to square up in numbers & increase their defensive line speed.
They need to commit to the defence as a team and work together to hold out the Panthers attack.
Second half has Kicked Off! Let’s get this done PNG! You can do this!
#PNGHunters Captain, Ase Boas, puts himself between the ball & the ground to prevent a Penrith try.
Butler Morris drops the ball cold 10m out putting #PNGHunters under pressure.
Panthers capitalise adding another try to their tally. Nicholls misses the kick.
#NRL #IntrustSuperChamps #PEN 42 v #PNG 2
Luai gets 10 in the bin for a professional foul putting Panthers a man down & Adex Wera crosses for the PNG Hunters first 4 pointer.
Wera makes a break & puts #PNGHunters 5m out. Abavu puts their 2nd try on the board. #PNG 12 v #PEN 42 #NRLv12
Ase Boas TRY and conversion! #PNGHunters #PNG 18 v #PEN 42
FULL TIME SCORE PNG 18 v PEN 42.
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MATCH REPORT: Rd 20 Hunters v Cutters
Rd 20 Intrust Super Cup – LIVE
PNG Hunters vs Mackay Cutters
NFS Port Moresby, PNG
The Round 20 match sees #PNGHunters, who are currently at the top of the #intrustsupercup table, take on 8th placed #MackayCutters. #PNGvMC.
FIRST HALF: Kicked off!
Stargroth Amean crosses the line 18 minutes into the first half.
PNG 4 v MC 0
Ase Boas adds the extra 2 points. #PNGHunters 6 v #MackayCutters 0.
#PNGvMC
Winger Yamba Bowie opens the account for the #Cutters. Hitting back just 3 mins later. #PNGHunters 6 v #Cutters 4.
TRY Time for Isreal Eliab! Ase Boas makes it another 6 points.
#PNGHunters 12 v #Cutters 4.
Yamba Bowie makes it a double as he goes in for his 2nd try for the #Cutters. Joass adds the extras. #PNGHunters 12 v #Cutters 10.
#PNGHunters conceded a penalty with a minute to go half time and Joass’ successful kick takes the score to 12 all.
HALF TIME SCORE: #PNGHunters 12 v #Cutters 12.
SECOND HALF:
Bland Abavu scores in opening minute of the 2nd Half. Ase Boas kick is successful. #PNGHunters 18 v #Cutters 12
Bland Abavu scores his second try for the match in the 48th min.
#PNGHunters 22 v #Cutters 12
Johnny FALETAGOA’I crosses for the #Cutters with 10 to go.
#PNGHunters 22 v #Cutters 16
#Cutters lock up the game at 22 all with a Shane Wright try. Joass makes sure of the extras with just 3 mins of play.
FULL TIME SCORE: #PNGHunters 22 v #MackayCutters 22
FULL TIME COMMENTS:
PNG Hunters may have retained their spot at the top of the table but unless they seriously address the defensive lapses and mental time outs during the game they are going to be quickly bundled out of the final series.
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A Huge Thank You to All The Ladies in League
To all the ‘Ladies in League’, (and enormously happy to include all the ladies who now play) I’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ for all you add to the game and our kids lives.
I don’t think anyone quite understands the level of commitment, the sacrifices, and dedication of the women involved in the game. The thankless hours, the early mornings, the late nights, the meetings, the set up and preparation time, the clean ups, the planning, the paperwork. And that is just what I …can think of off the top of my head.
Week in, week out, they lay a vital platform for all of our kids to enjoy the sport they love so much. They give structure to our clubs which would not function without their support and they demonstrate to our kids the all important foundational life lessons about what it is to give back to your community.
One thing is certain. Our children’s lives would be less rich without your tireless support.
As a very appreciative footy mum, I salute all the Ladies in League. xx
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