The infamous Prime Minister’s XIII rugby match between PNG Kumuls and Australian Kangeroos is expected to see Junior Kumuls and Junior Orchids taking on Australian school boys and girls in the two days of the rugby tournament.
Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) announced twelve teams will participate when the games are held in Port Moresby later this month.
PNGRFL CEO, Stanley Hondina, 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.
“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.” said Hondina.
The PM’s XIII concept is an initiative of both the PNG and Australian governments and since 2005, the matches were one event most Port Moresby residents look forward to annually.
The drawcard matches are on Saturday 23 September, while on Sunday 24th September, 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.
For ticket purchasing the ticket prices are 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 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 Australia School Boys
- 4pm: Defence Men – PNGDF Vs ADF
The ticket prices are as follows;
Saturday 23rd September 2023 Stands;
- Grandstand K120
- Western Wings K80
- Eastern Stand K50
- North & South K30
And Sunday 24th September 2023 Stands;
Grandstand K40
Western Wings K25
Eastern Stand K15
North & South K10
Tickets are on sale now from 6pm today Online at Tiketmastas.com, or you can buy over-the- counter this Friday at at selective 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.
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