2025 Prime Minister's XIII squad's announced: Men's and women's sides for PNG showcase

Tobey Lewis

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The 2025 Prime Minister's XIII squads have been announced for the men's and women's matches in Papua New Guinea.

South Sydney's powerhouse forward Keaon Koloamatangi will lead out the men's side, with co-captain's Quincy Dodd of the Sharks and Sophie Holyman of the Raiders heading up the women's squad.

Kevin Walters' team is stacked with players who had breakout 2025 campaigns including Jye Gray, Ethan Strange and Fletcher Hunt.

"The squad has a really strong mix of experienced representative players and some of the best young talent that we saw showcased in the NRL this season," said Walters.

"I’m excited to get to work with the team this week and put on a great display in Port Moresby on Sunday."

Jillaroos coach Jess Skinner has opted for a similar approach, picking strike weapons Abbi Church and Caitlin Turnbull to bolster the attack.

"The players that are involved in this game will have the opportunity of a lifetime coming together to play and experience a country that has a passion for rugby league like no other," said Skinner.

"For the young players we have, it’s a chance to put their hand up for Jillaroos honours and I know that they are going to bring a lot of energy and excitement to this contest."

2025 Prime Minister's XIII squads

Men's

PlayerClub
Jye GraySouth Sydney Rabbitohs
Jason SaabManly Warringah Sea Eagles
Bradman Best Newcastle Knights
Nick MeaneyMelbourne Storm
Trai FullerDolphins
Ethan StrangeCanberra Raiders
Jayden Campbell Gold Coast Titans
Corey HorsburghCanberra Raiders
Tom StarlingCanberra Raiders
Keaon Koloamatangi (c)South Sydney Rabbitohs
Tallis DuncanSouth Sydney Rabbitohs
Josh CurranCanterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
Matt EisenhuthPenrith Panthers
Jack Williams Parramatta Eels
Harrison EdwardsNorth Queensland Cowboys
Tyran WishartMelbourne Storm
Brad Schneider Penrith Panthers
Liam HenryPenrith Panthers
Kyle FlanaganSt George Illawarra Dragons
Fletcher HuntNewcastle Knights

Women's

PlayerClub
Abbi ChurchParramatta Eels
Andie RobinsonCanterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Jaime ChapmanGold Coast Titans
Jasmine PetersNorth Queensland Cowboys
Phoenix-Raine HippiGold Coast Titans
Kasey Reh St George Illawarra Dragons
Kirra DibbNorth Queensland Cowboys
Lillian YarrowNorth Queensland Cowboys
Quincy Dodd (c) Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Sophie Holyman (c)Canberra Raiders
Chloe JacksonParramatta Eels
Shaylee Bent Gold Coast Titans
Bree Chester  North Queensland Cowboys
Georgia Hannaway Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Kayla RomaniukNewcastle Knights
Makenzie WealeNorth Queensland Cowboys
Madison MulhallSt George Illawarra Dragons
Shenai LendillSt George Illawarra Dragons
Caitlin TurnbullWests Tigers
Tori ShiptonSt George Illawarra Dragons

When is the Prime Minister's XIII match day?

The Australian men's and women's Prime Minister's XIII squads are set to go head-to-head with the PNG Prime Minister's XIII teams at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby.

The matches are scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 12.

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Tobey Lewis

Tobey Lewis is a content producer for Sporting News Australia, specialising in rugby league and combat. He combines a passion for sport with a commitment to telling the stories behind the action.