The Fulltime Reserve

A weekly column on all things rugby League by Sandis Tsaka, Chairman of the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League

[PNG Rugby Football League @PNGRFL_Official]

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#PNG #PNGRFL #PNGNRLC

[PNG Rugby Football League @PNGRFL_Official]

On behalf of the Board, Management, Staff and our entire rugby league family, we pass our condolences to his wife Lady Veronica Somare, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and the extended family. We share your grief and send our prayers and thoughts during this time.

[SP PNG Hunters @PNGHunters]

Brandon Nima and Watson Boas give us an insight on their experiences in isolation and what it felt like leaving home in our IGTV Isolation Insiders series. Follow our PNG Hunters on Instagram to see more:
https://t.co/EH5NBXPoD7

#huntwantaim #PNG #rugbyleague #intrustsupercup

[PNG Kumuls @PNGKumulsRL]

Alex Johnston on behalf of the PNG LNG Kumuls.

We share the grief of our people and celebrate the life, legacy and vision of our Founding Father, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare in bringing together a uniquely diverse nation,something our team and sport, continue to aspire to do

[PNG Rugby Football League @PNGRFL_Official]

Applications for the role of PNG NRLC Manager are now open and will close at 4pm, Friday 5th March 2021.

Please email [email protected]
#pngrfl #rugbyleague #PNG #digicelcup

[PNG Rugby Football League @PNGRFL_Official]

The PNGRFL is looking to recruit 4 Game Development & Competition Officers for its Confederates. Applications close 4pm, Friday 5th March 2021 and can be emailed to [email protected]

#PNG #rugbyleague #pngrfl

[Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea @AusHCPNG]

PNG Hunters are wheels up! ✈️
Australians, the PNG community in QLD and league fans everywhere are excited to welcome you to 🇦🇺. Wishing you the best of luck!
#PNGAusPartnership

[The Fulltime Reserve @fulltimereserve]

The FTR column is back in The National newspaper for 2021! Check out our first edition which highlights the @PNGRFL_Official 's focus for 2021.
#PNG #rugbyleague #pngrfl https://t.co/ZBw96B1eic

[PNG Rugby Football League @PNGRFL_Official]

From the PNGRFL and its 6 tiers and 4 Confederates, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our followers and partners of the sport.

@PNGKumulsRL @PNGOrchids @PngHunters @fulltimereserve

#PNG #papuanewguinea #rugbyleague

[The Fulltime Reserve @fulltimereserve]

34th edition of the Fulltime Reserve column in The National newspaper! In this issue, we discuss the road to inclusion in the @IntrustSuperCup for the @PngHunters and what it took within the @PNGRFL_Official

https://t.co/anviRwWxth

#fulltimereserve #PNG #huntwantaim #FTR

[The Fulltime Reserve @fulltimereserve]

Olam’s rise to rugby league stardom on the world stage is a remarkable story of humble beginnings, self-believe, hardwork, discipline, perseverance and overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds and challenges to achieve sporting greatness.

https://t.co/InJjPcJWAg

[The Fulltime Reserve @fulltimereserve]

This week, excitement across PNG has been euphoric leading up to the @NRL grand final which will feature PNG international Justin Olam. He will be playing for the @storm as they face the Penrith Panthers on Sunday.
(Read:https://t.co/InJjPcJWAg )
#fulltimereserve #PNG #pngrfl

[The Fulltime Reserve @fulltimereserve]

Throwback Thursday has us looking at the 3rd episode of thr Half Time show w/ @PNGKumulsRL + @storm star, Justin Olam.
I asked him about whether there was a time in his journey to the NRL when he had his doubts. Here is what he had to say...#tbt #FTR #PNG #rugbyleague

[PNG Kumuls @PNGKumulsRL]

Flying into the NRLs Big Dance like.... 💪🏾
How good is it to see our PNG Kumul #274 Justin Olam going into the NRL - National Rugby League Grand Final with the Melbourne Storm?!
Join us in wishing our Kumul all the best next week 🙌🏿🙏🏾 Lessgo Justin! #larimkumulfly #storm #nrl

[PNG Kumuls @PNGKumulsRL]

Congratulations Kumul #294 Alex Johnston on being the Top Try Scorer for the NRL - National Rugby League in 2020 as presented tonight at the Dally M Awards.

#NRL #rugbyleague #larimkumulfly #pngkumuls #papuanewguinea #DallyM

[PNG Kumuls @PNGKumulsRL]

That winning feeling!

Congratulations to our Skipper, Kumul #262 Rhyse Martin and the @leedsrhinos on snatching the Challenge Cup 17-16 from the Salford Red Devils.

#larimkumulfly #pngkumuls #leedsrhinos #rhysemartin #rugbyleague #PNG #papuanewguinea

[The Fulltime Reserve @fulltimereserve]

This week's issue of the Fulltime Reserve column in Fridays National newspaper. Have a read and share your thoughts!

https://t.co/MGIZPTGqK5

[The Fulltime Reserve @fulltimereserve]

"These selfless people and organisations give generously of their time and resources to ensure our young men and women can live and pursue their dreams. We Aspire to Inspire! We are the Fulltime Reserves!" - Sandis Tsaka,Chairman- @PNGRFL_Official
Congratulations Mr. Adrian Chow

[The Fulltime Reserve @fulltimereserve]

2020 Fulltime Reserve Excellence Award -Mr. Adrian Chow. In recognition for distinguished services to rugby league. "For the players to deliver 80 minutes of football on-the-field, requires 1,000s of hours of investment by many people off-the-field."

[PNG Rugby Football League @PNGRFL_Official]

The PNGRFL are seeking applications for the role of Head Coach for our national women's rugby league team, the @PNGOrchids

Interested applicants can send their applications to [email protected] by Tuesday 6th October 2020.

#pngorchids #PNG #papuanewguinea #rugbyleague