PNG Chiefs celebrate commercial success as playing kit partners locked in for inaugural season

Following the official launch of its logo and inaugural supporter jersey, the PNG Chiefs are pleased to celebrate a major commercial milestone with its full range of playing kit partners locked in for 2028 and beyond.

The foundation partnerships – which were recognised during the club’s official launch in Port Moresby – demonstrate a significant show of strength for the NRL’s newest club and their shared vision for the future of rugby league in Papua New Guinea.

Bank South Pacific will feature as the club’s Foundation Principal Partner through to at least the end of the 2030 NRL season with a record-breaking partnership seeing the iconic brand’s logo feature on the front of the playing jersey and incorporated across other apparel.

PNG LNG, Coca-Cola and Nambawan Super are the club’s Premier Partners, with significant support across several aspects at the club. Coca-Cola branding will feature on the sleeves of the jersey, Nambawan Super branding will be shown on the lower back while PNG LNG branding will be prominently displayed on the upper bank.

Air Niugini (front of shorts), K92 Mining (back of shorts), SP Brewery (back of shorts), Taylor Pacific (sternum of jersey) and Toyota t/a as Ela Motors (shoulders of jersey) will all have prominent branding as Major Partners, while the club’s official apparel and kit partner Struddys logo will also have its branding across the range.

The club’s supporter range was officially launched in Port Moresby on October 21 with new items to be unveiled by the club in the lead up to its first season in 2028.

PNG Chiefs CEO Lorna McPherson said the partners had helped to build foundation for a successful entry into the NRL and a lasting connection with fans and communities.

“Seeing our first ever playing kit filled with partners who are proudly Papua New Guinean and proudly standing alongside us fills me with great pride,” McPherson said.

“It’s a proud moment for both the PNG Chiefs and our country, and having their support shows there is a genuine belief in what we’re building and the important role that this club can play for the people of Papua New Guinea.

“Each partner brings its own strengths to the club, but importantly a shared desire to make a lasting difference for Papua New Guinea – both on and off the field.

“We’re incredibly thankful to our foundation partners for their support, both now and as we mark our official entry into the competition in 2028, and we look forward to them joining us on the journey as we proudly represent the people of Papua New Guinea.”

The club’s full list of partners and playing kit allocation is as follows: