JT 9's

Walker is the first ever overseas based player to score two consecutive tries in the second half at the Moresby South stadium.

Gemma created havoc every time she was in possession by coordinating attack with internationals Kelly Peter, Maria Alu and Angela Hoki in a free flowing fashion  that frustrated the opposition time and again.

JT Super Nines Cup tournament director Bagelo Solien said they have confirmed six teams including defending champions Sab City Raider

Patron and Moresby Souths Member Justin Tkatchenko officiated at the launch that coincided with day-one of the Senior Men’s competition which will run for the next three days before the finals on Sunday.

Tkatchenko launched the 2023 edition of the JT Super 9s Cup flanked by captains of last year’s Cup winners and runners up.

While on a busy work schedule, the local MP would not miss the special event and was at the venue on time to do the honors.

Tournament Director, Bagelo Solien raised this concern again today after some players who are well over the age of 20 were removed from the field.

While tournament rules and guidelines are clear and are there for teams to abide by, certain clubs have continued to be ignorant by fielding over aged players in their U20 teams which has frustrated the match officials, the tournament committee and clubs alike.