The Prime Minister's XIII weekend is upon us and there there will be four massive games to look forward to with plenty of pride on the line.
The annual event showcases some of the rising talent from the 2026 NRL and NRLW seasons, as well as emerging talents from across the schools competitions and academy programs in the junior games.
This year, all games will be played at Santos Football Stadium in Port Moresby on Saturday, October 3 with kick-off times as follows.
Australian Schoolgirls v PNG Junior Orchids select side - 9am
Australian Schoolboys v PNG Junior Kumuls select side - 10.30am
Australian Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII v Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII Women - 12.15pm
Australian Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII v Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII Men - 2.05pm
The broadcast details for all four games are as follows:
Junior Orchids v Australian Schoolgirls
In Aus: Kayo Sports, 9Now
In PNG: Digicel / TVWAN
Livestream - NRL.com
Junior Kumuls v Australian Schoolboys
In Aus: Kayo Sports, 9Now
In PNG: Digicel / TVWAN
Livestream - NRL.com
(NRL.com Live Stream still to come)
PMs XIII Women
In Aus: Fox League, Kayo Sports, Nine, 9Now
In PNG: Digicel / TVWAN
PMs XIII Men
In Aus: Fox League, Kayo Sports, Nine, 9Now
In PNG: Digicel / TVWAN
The squad lists for the 2026 fixtures are listed below:
The updated 2026 Australian Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII squad:
1. Jaxon Purdue
2. Nick Meaney
3. Tom Chester
4. David Fifita
5. Braidon Burns
6. Ezra Mam
7. Lachlan Galvin
8. Toby Couchman
9. Billy Walters
10. Thomas Hazelton
11. Ryan Couchman
12. Hamish Stewart
13. Josh Curran
14. Owen Pattie
15. Jock Madden
16. Tallyn Da Silva
17. Kurtis Morrin
18. Josh Kerr
19. Alex Seyfarth
20. Jamal Fogarty
Coach: Ben Te'o
The 2026 Australian Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII squad:
Ahlivia Ingram - St George Illawarra Dragons
Andie Robinson - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Bree Chester - North Queensland Cowboys
China Polata - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Chloe Jackson - Parramatta Eels
Georgia Hannaway - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Jacinta Carter - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Jada Taylor - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Jasmin Morrissey - Parramatta Eels
Kasey Reh - St George Illawarra Dragons
Khyliah Gray - Parramatta Eels
Lucy Spain - Newcastle Knights
Montana Clifford - St George Illawarra Dragons
Rory Owen - Parramatta Eels
Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis - St George Illawarra Dragons
Tahlia O'Brien - St George Illawarra Dragons
Taneka Todhunter - Parramatta Eels
Tayla Preston - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Tess McWilliams - Parramatta Eels
Tori Shipton - St George Illawarra Dragons
Coach: Jess Skinner
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII Men
1. Sanny Wabo – PNG Hunters
2. Chris Benjamin – ENB Gurias
3. Stanford Talita – Western Clydesdales
4. Jayden Numapo – Kandes RLC
5. Bruce Bawase – PNG Hunters
6. Victor Ario – Mendi Muruks
7. Francis Sam – Mendi Muruks
8. Koso Bandi – PNG Hunters
9. Stanza Tandoa – Kandes RLC
10. Sylvester Namo – PNG Hunters
11. Murray Connors – PNG Hunters
12. Jacob Taulani – Newcastle Knights
13. Ila Alu – PNG Hunters
14. Emmanuel Alfred – ENB Gurias
15. Xavier Turi – Hela Wigmen
16. Jordan Pat – Mt Hagen Eagles
17. Modekai Waim – Enga Mioks
18. Dou Tapako – Mendi Muruks
19. Lote Kuman – Hela Wigmen
20. Jeremiah Ben – Port Moresby Vipers
Coach: Wellington Albert
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII Women
1. Alice Alois – Port Moresby Vipers
2. Anika Butler – Maitland Pickers
3. Belinda Gwasamun – Mt Hagen Eagles
4. Cynthia Peters – ENB Gurias
5. Doreen William – Lae Tigers
6. Gemma Schnaubelt – Western Clydesdales
7. Gian Kaupa – Lae Tigers
8. Jafinda Sap – Central Dabaris
9. Ivania Wong – ACT Brumbies
10. Jacinta Gerry – Mt Hagen Eagles
11. Jenny David – Brisbane Tigers
12. Josephine Howard – Central Dabaris
13. Joyce Hobert – Port Moresby Vipers
14. Lila Malabag – Port Moresby Vipers
15. Mala Mark – Central Dabaris
16. Ruth Gende – Port Moresby Vipers
17. Sareka Mooka – Northern Pride
18. Ua Ravu – South Sydney
19. Sherinda Philip – Central Dabaris
20. Mya Muller – Penrith Panthers
Coach: Cathy Neap
The Australian Schoolboys squad
Liam Martin
Cyrus Bloomfield
William Manning
Callum Elsley
Cornelius Pupualii
Chase Butler
Liam Challenor
Steven Nunn
Jai Bilish
Jamie Curran
Curtis Mulherin
Kalani Patu
Charlie Xuereb
Jireh-Trey Stewart
Cooper Townsend
Cordell Arama
Hayden Bell
Riley Rostron
Head coach: Adam Sargent-Wilson
Assistant coach: David Ackers
The Australian Schoolgirls squad
Harmony Taupau
Eboni Heurea
Halo Matthews
Aaliyah Boga
Lacey McLaren
Mamele Misa
Gloria Isaraelu
Emilee George
Lilianah Lewis
Shar-Lene Nati
Macey Lahrs
Isabella Bell
Rubie Drake-Brockman
Kewa Kuhuroa
Sienna Sullivan
Lahni Moore
Anastasia Leatupue
Tanya Kavapalu
Head coach: Elle Moss
Assistant coach: Nikkita Cox
PNG Junior Kumuls select side
1. Araga Eresi – Port Moresby Vipers
2. Ellyjeh Brive – Panthers
3. Geordan Amaiu – Raiders
4. Gibson Karini – Central Dabaris
5. Issac Paun – Mt Hagen Eagles
6. Jack Gasey – Goroka Lahanis
7. James Ken – Port Moresby Vipers
8. Jason Daniel – Mt Hagen Eagles
9. Joseph Martin – Kandes
10. Manase Watt – Port Moresby Vipers
11. Manua Dau – Cowboys
12. Manuel John – Mt Hagen Eagles
13. Nathaniel Apa – Mt Hagen Eagles
14. Otto Thomas – Goroka Lahanis
15. Philape Miale – Kandes
16. Remexson Jocky – Port Moresby Vipers
17. Tai Kapaith – Mabel Park State High School
18. Taufa Taulani – Dolphins
Coach: Joe Grima
PNG Junior Orchids select side
1. Angela Nane – Northern Pride
2. Bridgit Movoa – Central Dabaris
3. Christine Raim – Port Moresby Vipers
4. Daniella Max – Mt Hagen Eagles
5. Georgina Michael – Port Moresby Vipers
6. Jafita Ropra – Goroka Lahanis
7. Janique Mili – Pine Central Hornets
8. Jarishama Fonataba – ENB Gurias
9. Kala Kup – Mt Hagen Eagles
10. Linda Daure – Central Dabaris
11. Lucy Kodana – Central Dabaris
12. Martha Wal – Mt Hagen Eagles
13. Meriso Jomino – Goroka Lahanis
14. Miharna Artango – Northern Pride
15. Miriam Ekinye – Port Moresby Vipers
16. Miriam Sailas – Port Moresby Vipers
17. Sheteyah Han – Wynnum Manly Seagulls
18. Ukeray Sabumei – Goroka Lahanis
Coach: Godfrey Luke
Match Officials
Senior Women's match
Senior Men's match
*information correct at time of publication
