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Board of Directors

Leadership for the National Game

The PNGRFL Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, governance and oversight for rugby league in Papua New Guinea.

Its structure brings together regional rugby league representation and independent professional expertise to support the long-term development and sustainability of the national game.

Board structure — eight members
1 Chairman Leads the Board and the organisation's governance agenda.
4 Confederate Directors Southern, Northern, Highlands and New Guinea Islands.
2 Non-Executive Directors Independent corporate and governance expertise.
Chairman
Sandis Tsaka, Chairman — Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League

Sandis Tsaka

Chairman — Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League

Sandis Tsaka serves as Chairman of the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League and provides leadership to the Board in overseeing the strategic direction and governance of the national game.

He has extensive experience in rugby league administration and has played an important role in the continued development and strengthening of PNGRFL.

Regional Representation

Confederate Directors

The Confederate Directors provide regional representation at Board level and connect the national governance structure with affiliated rugby league communities across Papua New Guinea’s four regions.

Robin Iveke, Northern Confederate
Northern Confederate Robin Iveke Represents the Northern Confederate and its affiliated rugby league interests within the PNGRFL Board.
Jacob Ivaroa, Southern Confederate
Southern Confederate Jacob Ivaroa Represents the Southern Confederate and its affiliated rugby league interests within the PNGRFL Board.
Joe Tokam, Highlands Confederate
Highlands Confederate Joe Tokam Represents the Highlands Confederate and its affiliated rugby league interests within the PNGRFL Board.
Nicholas Lyons, New Guinea Islands Confederate
New Guinea Islands Confederate Nicholas Lyons Represents the New Guinea Islands Confederate and its affiliated rugby league interests within the PNGRFL Board.
Independent Expertise

Non-Executive Directors

Non-Executive Directors bring independent professional, corporate and governance experience to the PNGRFL Board.

Lorna McPherson, Non-Executive Director
Lorna McPherson Non-Executive Director
Sudhir Guru, Non-Executive Director
Sudhir Guru Non-Executive Director
Governance

Governance and Management

The Board governs and provides strategic oversight. The Chief Executive Officer and management team lead the day-to-day operations of PNGRFL and implement the organisation’s strategy.

This distinction between governance and management is important.

Governs
Board of Directors

Strategic direction, oversight, financial and administrative controls.

Manages
Chief Executive Officer

Day-to-day operations and delivery of PNGRFL's strategy.

Better People.
Better Sport.
Better Nation.