The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition (PNG NRLC) held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday at the Holiday Inn in Port Moresby city, where much was discussed and done, including re-election of the incumbent Chairmen, Mr. Adrian Chow. The Chairmen of the twelve franchises; Gas Resource Central Dabaris, East New Britain Agmark Gurias, KMHL Enga Mioks, Bintangor Goroka Lahanis, Kroton Hela Wigmen, Lae Snax Tigers, NCDC Moni Plus Port Moresby Vipers, PRK Mendi Muruks, PRK Gulf Isou, Asila Waghi Tumbe and Wamp Nga Mt. Hagen Eagles, were all in agreement in showing confidence in Mr. Chow, who will now serve his 3rd term as Chairman of the PNG NRLC Board. The re- elected Chairman of the PNG NRLC thanked the AGM on his re-election. “I thank my fellow Franchise Chairmen for the confidence they have in me, being able to lead for the last six years. The PNG NRLC has grown leaps and bounds, raised the standard of our competition and now introduced new pathways in the women’s and youth space. I look forward to working with PNGRFL in developing these pathways and raising the professionalism of our clubs,” said Mr. Chow. PNGRFL Chairman, Sandis Tsaka, acknowledged the importance of the PNG NRLC and the strategic and stable leadership of Adrian Chow. “On behalf of the board of the PNGRFL and our rugby league family across the game, I would like to congratulate the PNG NRLC and Chairman Adrian Chow on their recently hosted AGM and his re-election.” “We appreciate the close working relationship with Chairman Adrian and the PNGNRLC team over the last 8 years and recognize the overwhelming confidence placed in Adrian by his counterparts, which is an indicator of the growth and development witnessed under his leadership.” He said Mr. Adrian brings experience and expertise to this very important leadership role in the game which is crucial to strengthen the relationship between the twelve 12 pathway clubs and all other areas of the game within the rugby league community. “We look forward to working with him and his management to continue the work towards improving the national competition and pathways as part of our overall plans to support the NRL Franchise in 2028 and beyond.” Meanwhile, the PNG NRLC will host three competitions in 2025 alongside the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup (12th April), with the second year of the Santos Cup (2nd August) and the introduction of the National Youth Competition for Under 19 (male) (17th May).