Championship

Giants Crowned Champions

After 27 years off the playing field due to the 1994 twin volcano eruptions, the revived Rabaul Rugby League competition had successfully concluded the 2021 season, staging the grand final between favorites Tavui Giants and minor premiers, Rabaul Brothers. 

East New Britain Governor, Nakius Konga had the honours to kick off the main game under a capacity crowd at the historic Queen’s Park.

 

As both teams got into their groove, Brothers were first to put points on the board from a successful penalty kick to put them in front at 2-nil.

What went wrong for Sunderland?

Transfer woes

When Sunderland clinched survival last season, Sam Allardyce highlighted the importance of signing the right reinforcements in the summer. "We've just secured the financial side of being in the Premier League, which is the most important thing," he said. "Now it's how wisely we spend it. The next set of recruitment is crucial."