Papua New Guinea Rugby League (PNGRFL)

Seventeen trainers from the PNG National Rugby League Competition and the PNG Hunters, have undergone the necessary requirements for Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 1 Accreditation.

ASCA conducted its Level 1 course in Port Moresby from 23^rd – 26^th November 2023. The 4-day course covered all aspects of being a Strength & Conditioning Coach and was facilitated by Queensland Rugby League (QRL) Physical Performance Director, John Mitchell.  

The teams under Head Coaches Justin Holbrook of the PNG LNG Kumuls and Ben Jeffries of the Santos PNG Orchids, are set to field the best available athletes in the sport, competing at the highest possible level and also exposing talent having come through the existing PNGRFL pathways.

PNG LNG Kumuls Head Coach, Justin Holbrook, will lead his team boasting PNG exports to England, Edwin Ipape of the Leigh Leopards and Wellington Albert of the London Broncos.