PNG Rugby Football League Chairman

Dr Yaru is a Founding Director of the KPHL Board since 2013 until his recent elevation as Chairman of Kumul Petroleum Board of Directors. He hails from Par Village in Kompiam/Ambum district in Enga Province

Tsaka said Dr Yaru’s academic achievements, qualifications, and more than 30 years of experience in a variety of challenging positions and places him in good stead to head the National School’s Rugby League program.

“Oil Search came on board in 2017 to empower women and girls who make up 50 per cent of our population and their investment in women’s rugby league is valued and much appreciated.

 “Their first ever international Test win against England in 2019 and on home soil is the fruits of this invaluable support by Oil Search,” Tsaka said.

The Oil Search PNG Orchids are ranked 4th in the World going into the 2021 RLWC and we are confident that with the continuing support of Oil Search as the Naming Rights Partner, the team will do well to improve on this standing.