PNG Kumuls veteran John Wilshere has witnessed the evolution of the national side, from a decade-long playing career to his current role as team manager. With the Pacific Championships underway and plans for a PNG NRL franchise gaining momentum, Wilshere is optimistic about the future, seeing new opportunities for the next generation of Kumuls and the nation as a whole.

Meanwhile, Sammy’s feeling as blue as the Samoan flag after his Tongan side fell to their Pacific rivals over the weekend &  Shontelle Stowers tags in for Tinirau in to rub a little extra salt in the wound. And despite being on a time crunch, Shellie Long still delivers all the highs and lows from the women’s Pacific Championships.