Papuan Compound Ravens

“Such recognition at the national level reflects the commitment and discipline imparted by the coaches, team management and stakeholders into the development of sporting talents in Lae, especially at the community level in rugby union,” said Rosso.

“I am proud that PC Ravens represented my beloved Papuan Compound suburb and Lae City as a whole, and coming out champions at various tournaments, including the 2022 Trans Highway Rosso Cup Tournament in Lae.

Since 2018 Ravens have set the benchmark for the Sports Tok 7s rugby tournament in Port Moresby winning two titles so far in 2018 and 2020.

Ravens is an offshoot of the Lae Harlequins rugby union club and made up of mostly unemployed youths residing at  Lae’s  Papuan Compound with a common and vested  interest in exposing and showcasing their rugby 7s  flare in ball skills, strength and speed playing the shorter format.