01/01/2026
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026 – NIPA RFL
As we welcome 2026, we give thanks to God for life, strength, and the unity that rugby league continues to bring to our rural home.
2025 tested us, shaped us, and strengthened our resolve. In 2026, we must move forward with discipline, unity, and purpose, putting our players first, respecting the game, and building a stronger future for Nipa RFL.
Nipa RFL acknowledges the people who have carried this league on their shoulders. What we have built together is not small. It is meaningful, it is growing, and it belongs to our people.
Club Sponsors – The Backbone of Our League
We sincerely thank our dedicated club sponsors whose commitment keeps our teams alive and competitive:
1. Jeffery Kobol – Mountain Eagles
2. Aisop Mol – BK Broncos
3. Zebedee Kumpio – UN Bulldogs
4. Demian Tegi – SK Brothers
5. Issac Jipsy – Magarima United
6. Kenneth Kwim – Kuwase Warriors
7. Jeffery Komal – Pesi Dragons
8. Momei Daniel – Highway Spiders
9. Jope Sonk – Huteso Cowboys
10. Fidelis Powi – Menim Seals
11. Serah Tol – Haren Menjal
Your belief in grassroots rugby league is shaping discipline, unity, and opportunity for our young people.
Our Major Sponsors – Pillars of Strength
Without your strong backing, our rugby league would not have come this far. We acknowledge and deeply appreciate:
1. Honorable Minister for Defense, Dr. Billy William M. Joseph
2. Governor SHP, Honorable William Powi
Your leadership and support give our league confidence to dream bigger.
Operations & Technical Support
We warmly welcome on board our Technical Officials – Operations Sponsor, Abel Tol, Managing Director, National Housing Corporation. Your involvement strengthens our systems and professionalism.
Local Partners – Our Everyday Heroes
We extend our appreciation to our local partners who stand with us on the ground:
1. Rutaka Benson and all Nipa Wardens
2. Nipa Reserve Policemen
3. Local Security Boys
4. Nipa Hospital - Olti Warop and Team
5. Local SMEs in Nipa Station who support the rugby league concept. Special mention to Samson Nongia and David Mal for your generous support.
Your quiet service keeps our games safe and our community strong.
League Officials & Support Teams
Special mention to our Operations Team and our President, Edward Edwin, and your entire team, thank you for your leadership and tireless work.
Thank you to Sova Milfred (Mr Fitness) for your time, commitment, and belief in physical preparation and discipline.
We also acknowledge our PNGRFL Representatives, Jack Kereme and James Kundi, for your guidance and continued support.
A massive thank you to Manu Haponal and the Eagle Eye Media Crew. You have done a tremendous job telling our story. We look forward to an even stronger partnership this year.
To Our Players, Fans, and Supporters
This league exists because of you. Your passion, loyalty, and belief give meaning to every match played on our fields.
Our Vision & Our Faith
As we move into 2026, our vision is clear: to grow the game, develop talent, instil discipline, and use rugby league as a tool for unity, leadership, and opportunity for Nipa’s next generation.
We anchor this vision in faith:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Colossians 3:23
May 2026 be a year of growth, structure, unity, and excellence for Nipa RFL.
Happy New Year, 2026.
Together, we grow the game!
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Chairman Nipa RFL
