KAVIENG BIDDING TO HOST 2027 NGI TOUCH CHAMPIONSHIP
CAPTION: Under 18 boys champions, team Snafu pose for a team photo after their grandfinal win on Saturday.
BY FRANKIY KAPIN, Kavieng
KAVIENG Touch Rugby is preparing for a bigger season next year after successfully wrapping up its 2026 competition on Saturday.
Speaking at the season closing, Association President Gordon Paul said the successful grand finals show the sport is back alive in New Ireland Province.
Mr. Paul announced that Kavieng has now put in a bid to host the 2027 New Guinea Islands Regional Championship.
He thanked key sponsors—including Coca-Cola, Trukai, Westpac, and the Provincial Government—for their support this year, and called on more corporate sponsors and local families to get involved in 2027.
Saturday’s grand final results:
Rookies: Nomads beat Yoggies 3-2 points.
Under-18 Boys: Snafu defeated Yoggies 4-2.
Open Women: Bugs edged past Nomads 7-6.
Open Mix: Bugs squeezed past Kas B 10-9 points and
Open Men: Kas B beat Nomads 4-3 points.
The association will also introduce new Senior and Masters divisions next season.
