Pat Carrigan may only have the one finals match under his belt, but that single game makes the forward one of the more experienced players in the Broncos line-up, with the squad gearing up to once again face off against the Melbourne Storm to launch this year’s final seriesPat Carrigan may only have the one finals match under his belt, but that single game makes the forward one of the more experienced players in the Broncos line-up, with the squad gearing up to once again face off against the Melbourne Storm to launch this year’s final series. That one game was a 58-0 defeat suffered at the hands of the Parramatta Eels in 2019 – but it’s a very different Broncos team and a much more composed Carrigan who will take to the field on Friday night. “Finals experience, I don’t know what it counts for, mine, but it is what it is,” Carrigan said when asked about that game. “Of course it does (burn). I think to be honest, I'm petty, so any time I lose, it burns and I definitely remember that (game), but in saying that, I'm a different player and a different person and this team is a different team. “We're never going to be able to change that (result), so it is what it is. “(We) move on … and let's get it on Friday night.” Although the Broncos hosted the Storm last Thursday with vastly different line-ups, the result went the way of their recent meetings, with Melbourne having won the past 14 games in a row against Brisbane. The Broncos have also not been able to beat the Storm at Suncorp Stadium for 14 years, but Carrigan said this year’s finals provided a new opportunity to create new memories. [caption id="attachment_44825" align="aligncenter" width="1224"] Walsh: We'll work hard for each other and our fans[/caption] “They're bigger games,” Carrigan said of finals football. “I don't play 27 games a year and get flogged at Red Hill just to rock up and play one finals game. “Melbourne are the same, every club's the same, you want to be in it to win the big games and what better way to do it (than) with 50,000 Broncs fans on Friday night. “As a footy player, as any athlete, this is where you want to be. It's all on the line, I'm excited.” Remarkably, Broncos captain Adam Reynolds with 21 has played more finals games than the rest of the squad combined, with Payne Haas and Thomas Flegler joining Carrigan in having played one finals match before. There are 11 other members of the team taking part in post-season NRL for the first time. One of those players is Reece Walsh, who was looking forward to marking his mark for the team. “It's something that I haven't experienced yet, but I'm confident and excited to get out there and keep playing the footy that we played all year,” Walsh said. “We’ve showed that we're a genuine contender this year. “It's a new comp that is starting and we're really excited to get into work and work hard for each other and play some good footy.” As a premiership winner with the Rabbitohs in 2014, Reynolds had been sharing his knowledge with the team, but had maintained a message of keeping things simple. “(He has) spoken a lot (to us) as a team and just about how the bigger the game, the simpler, you know, your role becomes in the team,” Walsh said. “I think it's just about us going out there and nailing our job and nailing our role the best we can be. “We're in a really good spot and we've got a really good opportunity to do something special here. “Every single person in the team and in the squad are all working hard for each other and they're working hard on their game to get better and if we can all do our jobs to the best of our ability, I'm sure that's going to reflect as a really good team performance.” Coach Kevin Walters has made the big call to leave some of his more experienced campaigners out of the side, including Martin Taupau, who has featured in five finals and Corey Oates, whose spot on the wing has been claimed by Jesse Arthars. Oates – who has played 11 finals with the Broncos in his career – has been hampered by injuries this year and is the last remaining player left in the squad who was part of the 2015 grand final loss to the Cowboys. Taupau has been listed in the team's reserves for Friday night's match, with Oates the 18th player. Source: NRL.Com

After five weeks out of the side, Storm centre Justin Olam made a notable return to the NRL last round against the Broncos, reinvigorated by a recent trip back home to PNG to visit his mother. After injuries earlier in the season dented his confidence, prompting coach Craig Bellamy to send him back to find form with the Sunshine Coast Falcons, Olam has been working hard at his game – and while others might have dropped their heads, the powerful centre knows there’s more to life than just football. “I am very close to her,” Olam said of his trip to see his mother, Evelyn. “I don’t see her a lot and when I am not playing (NRL), she gets a little bit upset and worried. I just had to go and tell her everything is okay. I went back to see her last week. “PNG mothers are different; they want to see if their kids are okay. “I was okay, but she was upset (so) I had to go and see her. She was worried, not because I was dropped, but she wanted to check if I am doing okay mentally. "She has the understanding that getting dropped is hard. It is just another challenge. I have been through stuff. “Coming from PNG, it is never easy playing NRL so I went back to reassure her that I have got myself together and am doing what I can to play first grade again.” [caption id="attachment_44808" align="aligncenter" width="840"] Justin Olam in action for the Sunshine Coast Falcons in their elimination final win against Redcliffe Dolphins in the Hostplus Cup.©Erick Lucero / QRL[/caption] Olam, who came through the pathways in PNG, firstly as a Lae Snax Tiger and progressing to play for the Hunters in Queensland’s Cup competition before being signed by the Storm, Olam said he took Bellamy’s feedback on the chin. He knows there are no guarantees despite his strong performance in the Storm’s 32-22 win in Round 27. “He told me I needed to work on a few things. I said, ‘thank you’. I have zero ego,” Olam said. “I am happy some of the boys have got their opportunities and are playing well. That is what life is about. My focus has been to go back and work on what I can control, which is training hard and working on the things I can improve on. “In saying that, I have got a few injuries this year which slowed me down a little bit, but it is what it is I guess. “My mentality was to see it as a challenge and not be a victim. My focus has been to go back and play well in Cup. I think it is a good lesson. “I have got a big fan base in PNG, especially young kids. Life is not going to be smooth every time. For me to go through this is good. If they are watching … there is going to be setbacks. It is how you react to it and pick yourself up.” With Ryan Papenhuyzen's return, and the eye-catching debut of Sua Faalogo, who have both been playing with the Falcons, Olam was more focused on celebrating the team’s successes. “We always have the next man up mentality (at the Storm) and it's about seizing the opportunity,” Olam said. “(They were) resting some people, but to some players, it's the opportunity to show the coaches, ‘hey, I'm here!’ and so it was good to see the boys playing really well. “And now that our (senior) boys are rested, they can have a good game (in the finals).” Source:NRL.Com

Canberra players have vowed to continue to defy critics as the undermanned Raiders adopt a backs-to-the-wall approach to Sunday’s elimination final against the Knights in Newcastle. After sitting in fourth place at the end of Round 20, the Raiders won just two of their last seven matches to finish eighth, but captain Jarrod Croker said few people outside of Canberra had given them much chance of playing finals at all. “People seem shocked that we are there, but we have pretty much been in the top eight for the past 10 or 12 weeks,” Croker said. “We have played in four of the last five finals series, so I don’t know why people expected us to fall out this year but down in Canberra we have got plenty of belief and the fans down there are really excited for us.” The Raiders will be without winger Sebastian Kris after he accepted a five-match ban for a dangerous throw in last Sunday’s 24-6 loss to Cronulla and he joins representative forwards Josh Papali’i and Corey Horsburgh on the sidelines. Papali’i has been ruled out for the season with a biceps injury, while Horsburgh will not be available again this season unless Canberra make the grand final after last week receiving a four-match suspension for a shoulder charge. “It’s been a rollercoaster season, but we got here,” Croker said. “A couple of moments the last two weeks, with blokes going to the sin bin [Horsburgh] and being sent off [Kris] has made those games a bit hard for us, but I thought we competed really well. “We have lost Papa and Big Red, and now Seb as well, so that makes it harder again, but it’s backs against the wall and we will be ready to go. “There is virtually nothing to lose for us and while it’s disappointing not to get a home semi we would still have been playing for our lives, so we have got to go up there with all guns blazing.” The loss of Kris could open the way for Croker, who is retiring at the end of the season, to finish his career in the starting side after being overlooked for the match against the Sharks and playing just three minutes against the Broncos. However, Raiders coach Ricky Stuart may opt for winger Albert Hopoate to replace Kris, who is also likely to be unavailable for New Zealand selection in the end-of-season Pacific Championships. “Seb is obviously disappointed and upset,” Croker said. “He is a good kid and we will get him through it. “He has had a really good season. At the start he got thrown into the fullback role, which is somewhere he hadn’t really played before, and he was getting better by the week. “He has probably been one of our top three or four players this season so it will be a disappointing way for him to finish but he has got a bright future. “He is still young, he is learning a lot and he has shown this year that he can cover a lot of positions as well so he is going to be a valuable member of the team going forward and we will get around him when we can.” Source: NRL. com

After a long 22 years of waiting, the Enga Mioks will carry home the cup as the premiers of the 2023 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup after displaying a spectacular performance and defeating the Goroka Lahanis in this afternoon’s grand final showdown. Both teams rivalled it out under the steaming afternoon heat in front of a packed house at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby city. The first half seemed pretty tough with both side’s defence strong at play, but after their first attempt with only 6mins into the first half, coming from behind and going in with an extra 6 tackles, the Lahanis made use of that and touched down with Amos Kafare locking in the first try of the match. Mioks retaliated with Kevin Yoko putting them up on the score board with two consecutive tries, and a penalty kick at siren saw the Mioks lead at first half 16-6. Coming back at second half, both teams showed strong defence but the Mioks held their defence strong and saw 2 tries by Mioks’ Francis Sam and Garry James, taking the team home at full time with a 26-6 victory.

The Vunakunau Primary School in the East New Britain (ENB) province is all set to join the rest of the schools in the country to mark National Literacy Week next week, from the 4th-8th of September. Head Teacher Mr. Steven Taharin said that for their school, they have prepared a weeklong program that will commence on Monday the 4th of September and ending on the 13th of September, when the primary school will be making presentations from the Literacy Week. “All the activities are linked to the up-coming 48th Independence celebrations, like writing the history of PNG through different types of genres, the meaning of the national emblem, the national anthem and many more.” He said, this will enable the students to enhance their skills in creative writing, expand vocabulary, fosters the imagination, and even encourage empathy. Furthermore, Mr. Taharin said literacy development is vital for the overall development for children because it is the foundation for doing well at school, socializing with others, problem-solving, making decisions, developing independence, and managing money and working. “Many Papua New Guineans who complete their education, still do not understand the true meaning of literacy and how it can bring good changes.” “With the current trend that we are having, there is a lot of law-and-order issues because kids and youths who don’t complete their education, tend to do the wrong things because they are not literate.” Mr. Taharin added that with social media at our fingertips and the advanced technology that is used in today’s time, people need to self-educate themselves if they want to see change in themselves, their community and the nation as a whole.

The SP PNG Hunters have officially ended their 2023 QRL Hostplus Cup season, following a presentation dinner at the Stanley Hotel & Suites, Port Moresby on Thursday, 31st August. The Hunters 2023 campaign can only be considered a success as the proud Papua New Guinean club oversaw a significant roster overhaul this year alongside various changes in the coaching and high-performance staff. To finish narrowly outside the Top Eight on the 2023 QRL Hostplus Cup ladder is a commendable achievement considering the relative inexperience of the Hunters current playing roster. There is no doubt that the club is heading in the right direction and this campaign is another step towards that ultimate goal of being regular finals contenders in the QRL Hostplus Cup competition. The SP PNG Hunters commemorated their 2023 campaign at the Stanley Hotel & Suites, Port Moresby on Thursday evening, accompanied by all major club partners and sponsors as well as various media representatives. The club would like to pay special tribute to South-Pacific Brewery, the Australian High Commission & Pacific Aus Sports Program, Kumul Consolidated Holdings Ltd, Kumul Petroleum, Newcrest Mining Ltd and Exxon-Mobil for sponsoring various awards on the evening. SP PNG Hunters CEO Scott Barker said the event was an opportunity to thank all parties involved in the club’s 2023 campaign. “As we’ve highlighted in the past, this club simply could not achieve what we are trying to achieve without the support of our partners and sponsors,” Barker said. “We are extremely proud to be partnered with some of the most established and reputable brands in Papua New Guinea and we look forward to working closely with them into the future.” The Hunt is now officially over for season 2023 but preparations have already begun for the 2024 QRL Hostplus Cup competition.

There’s no sign of “Messi mania” abating anytime soon. Ticket prices for this Sunday’s match between Inter Miami and Los Angeles FC are the most expensive for a Major League Soccer game ever, according to TickPick, an online marketplace. Average prices are around $690 — a 527% increase over the average ticket price of an MLS game, which used to cost $110 before soccer superstar Leo Messi joined the league. Currently, just days from the game, the cheapest ticket to see Messi take on last year’s MLS Cup winners will cost $785. Without Messi, prices fall sharply, with the cheapest ticket for the following LAFC game being 80% less expensive at $151 for seat, according to TickPick. However, this could be the ceiling for ticket prices. TickPick co-CEO Brett Goldberg told CNN that the market is “likely to stabilize prices at their current level, although there’s potential for an upward shift in price due to the heightened demand.” Plus, LAFC is one of the most popular MLS teams in the league, so demand is always high, Goldberg said, adding that “in this case you have one of the biggest athletes in the world coming to town.” Messi’s appearances have regularly juiced ticket prices ever since he joined the MLS. For last week’s game, in which Messi made his regular season debut, prices were nearly 1,000% higher than usual for a New York Red Bulls ticket. “Messi mania” extends beyond the pitch, too. Apple said that subscriptions to its soccer streaming package have soared since Messi joined in July. And Adidas said that demand for Messi’s jersey has been “truly unprecedented,” sparking an order backlog until October. Retailer Soccer.com told CNN last week that the top eight best-selling jerseys on its website are Messi related, including his Argentina kit and the Inter Miami shirt. The Florida team is now the top-selling MLS club kit in all US states except Vermont. Previously, the Inter Miami jersey was the top-selling jersey only in Florida.

Netball PNG aims to deliver a successful training camp for our PNG Pepes scheduled for this weekend. The team is expecting 13 Australian based and 11 PNG based players to trial out for 15 available spots. It is going to be a tough task for our national selectors as we aim to select the top and most skilled players to represent PNG in the upcoming Singapore Series in October 2023 and Pacific Games in November 2023. The 24 players have been invited to trial out this weekend and are expected to move into camp on Friday, 1st September 2023. Assistant Coach, Helen Edwards who is also based in Brisbane is expected to travel in with the Australia based players. The camp program includes Physio Fitness Screening, Match Plays and Skill work (Footwork and Ball work). The training/selection camp will be held at the Sir John Guise Indoor Stadium, Waigani from 9am onwards and will be open to public during game time/s after midday. The selection panel is made up of Julienne Leka-Maliaki, Helen Edwards who is currently the Assistant Coach and Head Coach, Annie Lamo. At this juncture, Chairperson of Netball PNG Board, Ulato Avei extends great gratitude to Mr Gary Seddon, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Air Niugini for offering a Flight Sponsorship for PNG Pepes and Netball PNG. In return, Netball PNG has agreed to name Air Niugini as Official Airline for Netball PNG. In addition, Netball PNG will ensure Air Niugini brand prominence on uniforms and training apparel and social media. Air Niugini is also very keen to encourage the company’s support of Women’s Sport, particularly in netball. Air Niugini wishes to establish an ambassador program and Netball PNG is more than happy to enter this program. Write to Paula David

The Sea Eagles ensured fan favourite Jake Trbojevic celebrated his 200th NRL game in style with a dominant 54-12 victory over the Wests Tigers on Friday night. Despite a disappointing end to the season, having fallen out of finals contention, Anthony Seibold's side gave their home fans something to cheer about in the final round with young guns Tolutau Koula and Haumole Olakau'atu running riot and making a big statement for the 2024 season. Trbojevic made it a milestone match to remember when he went over in the 57th minute for his first try since Round 22 last season, thanks to star halfback Daly Cherry-Evans. In early worrying signs for the Wests Tigers, it took just 39 seconds for the home side to open the scoring when Haumole Olakau'atu exploded through a hole to put Tolutau Koula through on the right edge. After Brad Parker fumbled another opportunity over the line, the Wests Tigers hit back when a set restart handed them their first attacking opportunity and hooker Api Koroisau darted over to level the scores 6-6. Come the 16th minute and Koula made it a double thanks to a Ben Trbojevic linebreak in the previous play to put the Sea Eagles back in the lead 12-6. The Sea Eagles extended their lead by ten when prolific winger Jason Saab ran in back-to-back tries on the right edge. The Sea Eagles had their fifth try of the first half when Olakau'atu turned provider again, plucking a Jacob Arthur kick before finding Ethan Bullemor in support to score his first try of the season and hand the home side a 26-6 lead at the break. The second-half turned into a try scoring blitz with Olakau'atu getting one of his own before milestone man Trbojevic was gifted a try on his 200th match thanks to some nice lead up work from Cherry-Evans. With a 32-point lead, the Sea Eagles were in full flight late in the second half and started giving away tries for fun with rookies Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega and Gordon Chan Kum Tong next to cross the stripe. After tipping one off earlier to Trbojevic, Daly Cherry-Evans scooted from hooker and muscled his way over to stretch the lead 54-6. Winger Asu Kepaoa scored a consolation try in the 70th minute but it made little difference to lighten the blow as the Wests Tigers Round 27 defeat handed them their second consecutive wooden spoon after another disappointing season. Match Snapshot Wests Tigers centre Triston Reilly left the field in the 32nd minute and did not return after suffering a suspected medial injury. Manly backrower Ben Trbojevic left the field in the 43rd minute for a head injury assessment and did not return after suffering a Category 1 head knock. Belinda Sharpe made officiating history as the first female to referee in the NRL under the single referee system. Jake Trbojevic became the 18th player to play 200 games for the Sea Eagles. The hard running lock was immense in the milestone match with 36 tackles and 12 run. Wests Tigers forward Alex Twal got through a ton of work in the No. 8 jersey with 36 tackles and 113 run metres off 15 hit ups. Daly Cherry-Evans has scored 15 tries in 20 games against Wests Tigers - his best efforts against any club. The Sea Eagles have now won seven of their past eight matches against Wests Tigers. Play of the Game Jake Trbojevic's 57th minute try had all of 4 Pines Park on their feet as the Kangaroos forward crossed the line for the first time since Round 22 last season. Usually it's the hard-running lock forward doing all the hard work and gifting tries to the backs. But this time it was halfback Cherry-Evans who broke the line and ducked and weaved his way over the stripe before finding the 200-gamer to score. What They Said "From the start of the game we were off. From the first set where they scored that set the tone and I gave the boys a bit of credit for getting back into it but they pulled us apart for the whole game. What I will say with this group is they have stuck together through a tough time...the positive bit for us is we were able to give a couple of young kids a look into first grade. - Wests Tigers assistant coach Benji Marshall "It was really pleasing to see the guys finish the season with some really good attack tonight, particularly in Jake's 200th game. Obviously we wanted to be playing next week...but I think it's been a year of growth. The group is really connected and I feel like we took some steps forward and found what our best footy looks like on both sides of the ball." - Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold What's Next With the season officially finished for both teams, all eyes will now be on preparing for 2024. The Wests Tigers will have a new head coach in Benji Marshall, with Manly brothers Latu and Samuela Fainu joining Dragons playmaker Jayden Sullivan as their major signings. Meanwhile, after coming head-to-head in Round 27 the Sea Eagles will welcome Wests Tigers Luke Brooks and Tommy Talau into their squad next year as well as Roosters gun Jaxson Paulo.  

In their bid to end tuberculosis (TB) and HIV, Businesses for Health (B4H) is focused on promoting local languages ‘Tok Peles’ to raise awareness and prevent TB. By utilising 'tok peles' as a medium to communicate vital health information, the B4H project aims to bridge linguistic gaps and improve communication with families and communities. In every workplace training group, they encounter a rich mix of languages spoken at home by our trainees. While their new TB wardens are equipped with sophisticated awareness, prevention, and better workplace management of TB in English and Tok Pisin, B4H recognise that engaging families in their home communities requires speaking in their own language. It is heart-warming to witness class members reaching out to their parents, texting, and calling to verify translations of B4H key TB prevention message, "cover your cough." The use of home language serves as a reminder that health protection at work is incomplete if it does not extend to health protection in the home or community. B4H training empowers individuals to act against this deadly disease both at work and at home, emphasised Dr. Ann Clarke, who is in PNG to support the workplace training. TB Health Extension Officer Teresa Koratsi understands the importance of language when supporting patients. Language is not just a means of communication; it becomes a way of connecting to a patient's culture, to keep them connected with their family, and gain support to adhere to treatment until they are cured. Teresa said, speaking in people's 'tok peles' allows us to show respect for their heritage and foster a deeper connection, particularly when many TB patients feel stigmatised by this terrible disease. “TB treatment is hard and lengthy. Being kind and inclusive grows trust, and it ensures that our TB awareness and prevention message is received with open hearts.” “Importantly, Tok Pisin is often insufficient.” “Utilising 'tok peles' enables us to convey information accurately and effectively.” “By reducing medical jargon that can be intimidating and difficult to understand, we break down barriers and make vital information accessible to all.” “This empowers individuals to recognise TB symptoms, understand the importance of early diagnosis, and adopt preventive measures within their communities”, explained Lowen, the new B4H TB Nursing officer and Motu speaker. “We are thrilled to hear our messages in 'tok peles' as it fosters a sense of inclusivity and ownership in our work to end TB.” “When trainees deliver health messages in their own language, they feel more valued and empowered.” “They become prouder advocates who actively share knowledge within their social networks, inspiring others to act.” “While we are not a grassroots organisation, we make efforts in workplaces to support home and community engagement.” Our "Cover your cough" message can be seen all over Port Moresby, and our small video from this class ensures that family members on the islands of Bougainville, Manus, Misima, Karkar and New Ireland will learn our message, while people in the provinces of Madang, Morobe, Eastern Highlands, Gulf, Western, Central and Malaysia will hear it loud and clear through their Port Moresby-based friends. Dr Anne further stated, “The team at B4H is challenging everyone to call home, check their translations, and post their "cover your cough" with #coveryourcough #endTB on our B4HTB Facebook page and all our social media networks, so everyone can see and share!” “With over 800 languages to go, we encourage everyone to join us in this fun way to raise awareness about PNG deadliest infectious disease.”

A total of 37 students attending the University of Goroka who were displaced due to accommodation problems will be relieved with the funding support from Nawaeb District Development Authority (NNDA). Nawaeb MP Hon Theo Pelgen highlighted the importance for supporting the human resource of the district. MP Pelgen said, the district was made aware of the situation of the students when they raised awareness of their dilemma this academic year. “The students had been displaced from accommodation privileges due to the earthquake last year in Goroka which led to them living off-campus.” NDDA CEO Buds Botikie on behalf of NDDA Chairman Theo Pelgen presented the cheque payment in Lae, said the support will go a long way to develop upcoming Teachers and Intellectuals of Nawaeb District. He urged the students to become role models when they return to the community. "Investing in Human Resource is a sustainable practice for Development." Meanwhile, Vice President of Nawaeb District UoG MSA Ms Lisah David whilst thanking NDDA, said the students would be conducting awareness during holidays in the district. Secretary Toovey Solong said, UoG students will take lead to connect the rest of all other Nawaeb Students in various tertiary institutions in the country to combine and create development awareness in the district. He pledged the students can be utilized by the district to help formulate policies as well. The Funding support is the first of its kind support from Nawaeb District Development Authority to any tertiary institution in the country.

As a lead up for the proposed Women’s Digicel-ExxonMobil Cup to run in 2025-2026 and in preparation for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, the 2023 National Women’s Championship has embarked on a new format and stand-alone tournament. The two-week tournament is part of a long-term plan to establish a National Competition for women in the country and is driven by the PNGRFL’s High Performance unit and the PNG National Rugby League Competition and began on Sunday 20 August, with participants arriving in Port Moresby, from the four (4) regions. The rugby league tournament for women, has been showcasing the top performing female talent from the 4 confederates, Southern, Northern, Highlands and New Guinea Islands. The championships highlights the pathway and opportunity for female rugby league players in the PNGRFL system, to be selected for the Junior PNG Orchids or Senior Orchids programs. The two-week tournament, has also exposed teams to opportunities for proper rehab and recovery practices under the guidance of the PNGRFL High Performance team as well as Wellbeing sessions with the NRL in PNG and Queen Pads. Coaches and Trainers had sessions under PNGRFL Coaching Development Manager, Joe Grima, as well as sessions with QRL Physical Performance Director, John Mitchell. Meanwhile, Southern region is leading the ladder as of Round 2 with 4 pints, Highlands & Northern on 2 points each and trailing behind with nil is NGI. The Championship is now into Round 3 of its matches. Below are the results so far: Round 1 | Wednesday 30 August Southern 12 def Northern 08 Player of the Match: Jaylyntha Kama (Southern) Highlands 20 def NGI 12 Player of the Match: Delailah Ahose (Highlands) Round 2 | Sunday 27 August Northern 14 def Highlands 12 Player of the Match: Charity Emika (Northern) Southern 18 def NGI 10 Player of the Match: Bertshiba Awoi (Southern) Coming Up, Round 3, who will determine who makes it to the Grand Final, Sunday 3 September 2023, to play the curtain raiser to the 2023 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup. Round 3 | Wednesday 30 August 10am NGI v Northern 12pm Southern v Highlands