The excitement is boiling over as the countdown begins for the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Major Semi Finals at the Hubert Murray Stadium in Konedobu, Port Moresby.
The KCK Rigo Rice Major Semi-Final will expect a great crowd of supporters and fans in and around the Port Moresby, kicking off this Sunday, 1st June 2025.
The KCK Rigo Rice Cup is one of the most anticipated grassroots rugby league showdowns of the year and will soon take the local grassroots Rugby to another level, with player development.
From a pool of over 60 battling teams since November last year, the final four teams have proved their worth to continue into the Semi-Finals, Mono Mutrus Brothers, SS Dolphins, Talai Spartans, and Morobe Pride.
The 4 top-tier teams are ready to clash head-to-head for their shot at the massive K300,000 cash prize pool.
The stakes are sky-high as two victors from the semi-finals will secure their places in the Grand Final, contesting for the K200,000 first prize, while the runner-up takes home K60,000.
The remaining teams won’t walk away empty-handed either, battling for a solid K40,000 third-place prize.
Platinum sponsor and Rigo Rice owner Jeffery Kennedy has confirmed the full prize distribution, reaffirming his unwavering support to elevate the KCK Rigo Rice Cup to new heights.
“We are ready to make history in Papua New Guinea’s rugby league community,” said Kennedy, urging all players to maintain discipline and professionalism.
The thrilling KCK Rigo Rice Cup grassroots competition is more than just a game, it’s a celebration of raw talent, community pride, and the unshakable spirit of rugby league in PNG.
The Organizers extended heartfelt thanks to all teams and supporters who’ve backed the tournament since its kickoff.
With pride, passion, and K300,000 on the line, this Sunday’s semi-finals promise to be a blast for all rugby league fans.