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PNG Prime Minister's XIII

Team information
PNGRFL
Jason Demetriou
Nene Macdonald
Rodney Pora (8)
Nickson KoloJessie Joe NandyeMenzie Yere (3)
Glen Nami (16)

First colours	First colours
First colours

First international
PNG PM's XIII 0–34 Australian PM's XIII(Lloyd Robson Oval, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; 18 September 2005)
Biggest defeat
PNG PM's XIII 0–58 Australian PM's XIII(National Football Stadium, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; 24 September 2016)

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister's XIII, or sometimes informally referred to as the PNG PM's XIII, is the name of a representative rugby league team, comprising Papua New Guinean players from the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League, PNG Hunters and other overseas clubs. The team is selected to play an annual fixture against Australian Prime Minister's XIII in Papua New Guinea in the final weeks of the rugby league season.

The PNG Prime Minister's XIII first played against their Australian counterparts in 2005 at Lloyd Robson Oval in the Papua New Guinean capital, Port Moresby. The team was coached in that match by former national team head coach Bob Bennett. The side has also been coached by former Papua New Guinean internationals Adrian Lam and Stanley Gene and is currently coached by Michael Marum, who played for the team in 2005.

Originally played in Port Moresby, in recent years the games have been held in various locations around Papua New Guinea, including Lae and Kokopo. Unlike regular international matches, each team is allowed a five-man bench and given unlimited interchanges throughout the match.

Originally, the team was made up of players predominantly from the local Papua New Guinea National Rugby League competition. In recent years, players from the National Rugby League, Intrust Super Cup and English Championship have also been selected.

The match is also used to promote rugby league, as well as humanitarian causes such as HIV and AIDS awareness, among the Papua New Guinean community.

The PNG PM's XIII has never won a match against Australia since the annual fixture commenced, but managed a 24–24 draw in 2007, after trailing 20–0 at half time. In 2019, the PNG PM's XIII did not play the Australian side, who instead faced the Fiji Prime Minister's XIII.

The team for the match on 12 October 2025 was initially announced on social media on 6 October 2025. The NRL later posted the team. Nene McDonald was appointed captain. Tallies in the table include the 2025 match.

Notes:

Kyle Laybutt was a late withdrawal. He was replaced at halfback by Gairo Varo with Sanny Wabo coming into the list of twenty players.
The shading in the Clubs column of the above table indicates players selected from teams outside the 2025 NRL season
- First Tier
  - Salford Red Devils (Super League) (1): Macdonald
  - Castleford Tigers (Super League) (1): Horne
- Second Tier
  - Papua New Guinea Hunters (7): Alu, Glare, Kapinias Mathias, Max, Rimbu, and Voro
  - Central Queensland Capras (3): Morea, Putt, and Richard
  - Brisbane Tigers (1): Namo
  - Townsville Blackhawks (1): Dotoi
  - Tweed Heads Seagulls (1): Alick
- Third Tier
  - Southern Suburbs Townsville Bulls (1): Laybutt
Player profiles were published on the NRL website on the morning of the match.

The team for the match on 12 October 2025 was announced on social media on 6 October 2025. The NRL later posted the team. Tallies in the table include the 2025 match.

Notes:

Player profiles were published on the NRL website on the morning of the match.

2005 squad	Coaching staff
1 Jessie Joe Nandye – FB
2 Eki Ene – WG
3 Chris Purkikil – CE
4 Leroy Muriki – CE
5 Ganet Auwo – WG
6 Keith Peters – FE
7 Stanley Hondina – HB
8 Rodney Pora – PR
9 Charlie Wabo – HK
10 Trevor Exton – PR
11 Joe Omai – SR
12 Francis Ray – SR
13 Johnson Kuike – LK	14 Jessie Alunga – SR
15 Channel Aquila – SR
16 Aaron Mulunga – SR
17 Simon Tonge – SR
17 Michael Marum – HK		Head coach

Bob Bennett

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2006 squad	Coaching staff
1 Ompalua Kua – FB
2 Tu'u Maori – WG
3 Francis Ray – CE
4 Gimapau Keimalo – CE
5 Eki Ene – WG
6 Keith Peters (c) – FE
7 Geno Kima – HB
8 Rodney Pora – PR
9 Paul Aiton – HK
10 Trevor Exton – PR
11 George Moni – SR
12 Johnson Kuike – SR
13 Tom O'Reilly – LK	14 Porian Bal – SR
15 Channel Aquila – SR
16 Wesley Benny – SR
17 Alphonse Kapil – SR		Head coach

Adrian Lam

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2007 squad	Coaching staff
1 Menzie Yere – FB
2 Tu'u Maori – WG
3 Eki Ene – CE
4 Gimapau Keimelo – CE
5 Michael Mark – WG
6 Jessie Joe Nandye – FE
7 Keith Peters (c) – HB
8 Rodney Pora – PR
9 Charlie Wabo – HK
10 Nigel Hukula – PR
11 George Moni – SR
12 Joe Omai – SR
13 Johnson Kuike – LK	14 Paul Aiton – SR
15 Nico Slain – SR
16 Porian Bal – SR
17 Francis Ray – SR
18 Nickson Kolo – SR		Head coach

Adrian Lam

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2008 squad	Coaching staff
1 Menzie Yere – FB
2 Dominic Angra – WG
3 Tu'u Maori – CE
4 Larsen Marabe – CE
5 Michael Mark – WG
6 Jessie Joe Nandye – FE
7 Keith Peters – HB
8 Nickson Kolo – PR
9 Charlie Wabo – HK
10 Rodney Pora – PR
11 Joseph Omae – SR
12 Francis Ray – SR
13 Stanley Gene (c) – LK	14 Rod Griffin – SR
15 Junior Ropra – SR
16 Simon Young – SR
17 Opisa Pomba – SR
18 Paul Aiton – SR		Head coach

Adrian Lam

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2009 squad	Coaching staff
1 Jessie Joe Nandye – FB
2 Elijah Riyong – WG
3 Anton Kui – CE
4 Larsen Marabe – CE
5 Kevin Frank – WG
6 Dion Aiye – FE
7 Keith Peters (c) – HB
8 Rodney Pora – PR
9 Benjamin John – HK
10 Nickson Kolo – PR
11 George Moni – SR
12 Seigfried Gande – SR
13 Rod Griffin – LK	14 Simon Young – SR
15 Glen Nami – SR
16 Tom Butterfiled – SR
17 Kerry Tapako – SR
18 Tyson Martin – SR		Head coach

Adrian Lam

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2010 squad	Coaching staff
1 Ryan Tongia – FB
2 Michael Mark – WG
3 Jessie Joe Nandye – CE
4 Larsen Marabe – CE
5 Elijah Riyong – WG
6 Dion Aiye – FE
7 Benjamin John – HB
8 George Moni – PR
9 Paul Aiton (c) – HK
10 Rodney Pora – PR
11 Rod Griffin – SR
12 Seigfried Gande – SR
13 Glen Nami – LK	14 Charlie Wabo – SR
15 Tony Dai – SR
16 Andrew Sam – SR
17 Pidi Tongap – SR
18 Desmond Mok – SR
19 Johnson Kuike – SR
20 Joseph Pombo – SR
21 Nickson Kolo – SR		Head coach

Stanley Gene

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2011 squad	Coaching staff
1 David Mead – FB
2 Elijah Riyong – WG
3 Richard Kambo – CE
4 Chris Hogi – CE
5 Albert Patak – WG
6 Dion Aiye – FE
7 Ray Thompson – HB
8 Gonzela Urakusu – PR
9 James Segeyaro – HK
10 Rodney Pora – PR
11 Glen Nami – SR
12 David Loko – SR
13 Paul Aiton (c) – LK	14 Jessie Joe Nandye – SR
15 Larsen Marabe – SR
16 Pidi Tongap – SR
17 Charlie Wabo – SR
18 Josiah Abavu – SR
19 Samuel Sok – SR		Head coach

Adrian Lam

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2012 squad	Coaching staff
1 Josiah Abavu – FB
2 Matthew Puke – WG
3 Richard Kambo – CE
4 Jason Tali – CE
5 Albert Patak – WG
6 Dion Aiye – FE
7 Israel Eliab – HB
8 Rodney Pora – PR
9 Charlie Wabo – HK
10 Gonzela Urakusu – PR
11 David Loko – SR
12 Larsen Marabe – SR
13 Glen Nami – LK	14 Wesley Mohukule – SR
15 Mark Mexico – SR
16 Enock Maki – SR
17 Wartovo Puara – SR
18 Esau Siune – SR		Head coach

Adrian Lam

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2013 squad	Coaching staff
1 Josiah Abavu – FB
2 Francis Paniu – WG
3 Jessie Joe Nandye – CE
4 Israel Eliab – CE
5 Nene Macdonald – WG
6 Ase Boas – FE
7 Roger Laka – HB
8 Enock Maki – PR
9 Charlie Wabo (c) – HK
10 Petero Sunivalu – PR
11 Sebastian Pandia – SR
12 Paul Aiton – SR
13 Larsen Marabe – LK	14 Mark Mexico – SR
15 Joe Bruno – SR
16 David Loko – SR
17 Richard Kambo – SR
18 James Segeyaro – SR
19 Adex Wera – SR
20 Jason Tali – SR
21 Wellington Albert – SR		Head coach

Adrian Lam

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2014 squad	Coaching staff
1 Israel Eliab (c) – FB
2 Garry Lo – WG
3 Thompson Teteh – CE
4 Jason Tali – CE
5 Adex Wera – WG
6 Dion Aiye – FE
7 Roger Laka – HB
8 Mark Mexico – PR
9 Wartovo Puara – HK
10 Esau Siune – PR
11 Sebastian Pandia – SR
12 Rhyse Martin – SR
13 Adam Korave – LK	14 Noel Zeming – SR
15 Willie Minoga – SR
16 Timothy Lomai – SR
17 Lawrence Tu'u – SR
18 Brandy Peter – SR
19 Stanton Albert – SR
20 Kato Ottio – SR
21 Henry Noki – SR		Head coach

Michael MarumMal Meninga

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2015 squad	Coaching staff
1 Albert Patak (c) – FB
2 Justin Olam – WG
3 Enock Siane – CE
4 Junior Rau – CE
5 Philemon Kimisive – WG
6 Chris Jerry – FE
7 Watson Boas – HB
8 Sebastian Pandia – PR
9 Noel Joel – HK
10 Sydney Fred – PR
11 David Loko – SR
12 Rhadley Brawa – SR
13 Sami Maniai – LK	14 Alfred Missian – FE
15 Benjamin Hetra – SR
16 Isaac Mel – SR
17 Moses Meninga – SR
18 Andrew Ipi – SR
19 Daniel Pai – SR
20 Richard Kambo – SR		Head coach

Stanley Tepend

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2016 squad	Coaching staff
1 Bland Abavu – FB
2 Butler Morris – WG
3 Justin Olam – CE
4 Konnie Barnard – CE
5 Anderson Benford – WG
6 Ase Boas (c) – FE
7 Mafu Kalas – HB
8 Bernard Goma – PR
9 Noel Joel – HK
10 Esau Siune – PR
11 David Loko – SR
12 Rhadley Brawa – SR
13 Junior Rop – LK	14 Wartovo Puara – SR
15 Brandy Peter – SR
16 Willie Minoga – SR
17 Ila Alu – SR
18 Kingston Paul – SR		Head coach

Michael Marum

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2017 squad	Coaching staff
1 Joe Joshua – FB
2 Brendon Gotuno – WG
3 Stanford Talita – CE
4 Junior Rau – CE
5 Karo Kauna Jr – WG
6 Jason Missian – FE
7 Charlie Simon (c) – HB
8 Junior Rop – PR
9 Stanley Olo – HK
10 Dilbert Isaac – PR
11 Tuvi Lepan – SR
12 Eddie Dafa – SR
13 John Andy – LK	14 Sailas Gahuna – SR
15 William Mone – SR
17 Muka Peter Kulu – SR
18 Joshua Nane – SR		Head coach

Stanley Tepend

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2018 squad	Coaching staff
1 David Mead (c) – FB
2 Edene Gebbie – WG
3 Justin Olam – CE
4 Nene Macdonald – CE
5 Daniel Russell – WG
6 Lachlan Lam – FE
7 Watson Boas – HB
8 Moses Meninga – PR
9 James Segeyaro – HK
10 Stanton Albert – PR
11 Rhyse Martin – SR
12 Nixon Putt – SR
13 Wellington Albert – LK	14 Tom Butterfield – HK
15 Enoch Maki – PR
16 Kyle Laybutt – HB
17 Willie Minoga – PR
18 Rhadley Brawa – SR		Head coach

Michael Marum

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

2022 squad	Coaching staff
1 Edene Gebbie – FB
2 Jimmy Ngutlik – WG
3 Brandon Nima – CE
4 Rodrick Tai – CE
5 Leon Undupia – WG
6 Judah Rimbu – FE
7 Kyle Laybutt – HB
8 Mckenzie Yei – PR
9 Wartovo Puara – HK
10 Sylvester Namo – PR
11 Daniel Russell – SR
12 Nixon Putt – SR
13 Keven Appo – LK	14 Wesser Tenza – HK
15 Emmanuel Waine – LK
16 Zev John – PR
17 Francis Kembis – PR
18 Cruise Ten – SR
19 Sherwin Tanabi – SR
20 Epel Kapinias – PR		Head coach

Stanley Tepend

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s)

Updated: 20 September 2022Source(s): https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/09/20/png-name-pms-xiii-squad/ |

2023 squad	Coaching staff
1 Treigh Stewart – FB
2 Robert Derby – WG
3 Benji Kot – CE
4 Zac Laybutt – CE
5 Nene Macdonald – WG
6 Gary James – FE
7 Kyle Laybutt – HB
8 Epel Kapinias – PR
9 Judah Rimbu – HK
10 Valentine Richard – PR
11 Nixon Putt – SR
12 Jeremiah Simbiken – SR
13 Cruise Ten – LK	14 Morea Morea – FB
15 Junior Rop – PR
16 Tommy Moide – PR
17 Seal Kalo – PR
18 Joseph Mocke – HK
19 Jamie Mavoko – HB
20 Nathan Tente – HK		Head coach

Justin Holbrook

Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice-captain(s) |

Keith Peters (2006–2007, 2009)
Stanley Gene (2008)
Paul Aiton (2010–2011)
Charlie Wabo (2013)
Israel Eliab (2014)
Albert Patak (2015)
Ase Boas (2016)
Charlie Simon (2017)
David Mead (2018)
Wartovo Puara (2022)
Kyle Laybutt (2023)
Judah Rimbu (2024)
Nene Macdonald (2025)
Bob Bennett (2005)
Adrian Lam (2006–2009, 2011–2013)
Stanley Gene (2010)
Michael Marum (2014, 2016, 2018)
Mal Meninga (2014)
Stanley Tepend (2015, 2017, 2022)
Justin Holbrook (2023)
Jason Demetriou (2024–2025)
Most games
- 8 Rodney Pora (2005–2012)
- 7 Paul Aiton (2006–2008, 2010–2011, 2013)
- 7 Jessie Joe Nandye (2005, 2007–2011, 2013)
- 7 Charlie Wabo (2005, 2007–2008, 2010–2013)
- 6 Larsen Marabe (2008–2013)
Most tries
- 3 Nickson Kolo
- 3 Jessie Joe Nandye
- 3 Menzie Yere
Most points
- 16 Glen Nami
- 12 Nickson Kolo
- 12 Jessie Joe Nandye
- 12 Menzie Yere
Most tries in a match
- 2 Tom O'Reilly (2006)
- 2 Stanley Gene (2008)
- 2 Menzie Yere (2008)
- 2 Nickson Kolo (2010)
- 2 Thompson Teteh (2014)
Most points in a match
- 10 Rhyse Martin (2018)
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