The Lae Biscuit Company Morobe Hammerheads are participating in the Kumul Petroluem PNG Rugby Union Mens 15s Championship, the week-long tournament is being hosted at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby.
Kina Bank supported the LBC Hammerheads with training gear (tshirts and caps) and a financial contribution of K3000.00 to go towards materials for ice baths and recovery, straps, electrolytes and hydration packs.
Lae based Business Development Manager, Livingstone Nenjipa, presented the gear and dummy cheque to the team in Port Moresby last week Friday.
This is the first time Kina Bank has supported the team and the sport.
We wish the LBC Morobe Hammerheads and all other teams the very best as the tournament comes to a close this weekend.
All players participating will be contending for a PNG Pukpuks jumper.
The tournament has seen four associations, Morobe Rugby Union, Capital Rugby Union, East New Britain Rugby Union and NCD Rugby Union compete in the a first past the post challenge this week, which culminates in the finals this weekend on Saturday 8 October.
PNGRU national selectors and head coach Sydney Welsey are using the tournament to decide the national team to compete in the Oceania Rugby 15s.
The Oceania 15s is scheduled for later this month, October 22 – 29 2022, to be hosted in Port Moresby at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium.