NiuPower backs FissPotts Rugby 10s Ninth Edition

The annual FissPotts Rugby 10s Charity Tournament will host its ninth edition on Saturday, 15 August 2026, at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby.

The FissPotts executives announced today (August 12th) that Papua New Guinea’s Independent Power Producer, NiuPower Limited, will be the naming rights sponsor of the 2026 edition.

Established in 2015, the FissPotts Rugby 10s tournament has developed into one of the city’s leading community fundraising events, uniting rugby union enthusiasts, families, and charitable initiatives under the banner “Rugby 4 Charity.”

The one-day tournament is designed to create fun-filled activities, build friendships, networking, and competitiveness on the field. Most importantly, it is a fundraising event for charity causes.

The charity tournament has been raising funds for local non-profit organizations and initiatives, including Links of Hope PNG, PNG Children’s Foundation, Family Sexual Violence Unit, and Transparency International PNG, among others.

Last year, a total of K20,000 was raised. K10,000 each was donated to Angau Memorial Hospital Children’s Ward in Lae, Morobe Province, and Kimbe Provincial Hospital Children’s Ward in West New Britain. 

For this year’s tournament, 12 men’s and 3 women’s teams have confirmed their participation. The men’s registration fee is K3,000, and K2,000 for women’s, with all funds going towards the charity cause. 

Most teams are Port Moresby-based. Morobe’s Great White Sharks and West New Britain's Kimbe Lusfruits are the only outside teams. Kimbe Lusfruits has been a regular participant, while the Great White Sharks joined the event in 2025.

The funds raised for this year’s event will be donated to the Laloki Psychiatric Hospital. Aside from the registration fees and support from NiuPower, the organizers will sell merchandise, food, and drinks on game day to raise additional funds.

FissPotts President Jack Kariko sincerely thanked NiuPower for being the platinum sponsor, explaining that they have agreed to raise funds for this year’s event and donate the proceeds to the Laloki Psychiatric Hospital. 

“The FissPotts Rugby Club extends sincere gratitude to its major sponsor, NiuPower, whose partnership has been crucial to the success of this year’s tournament,” Kariko read in a statement.

“Reflecting their shared commitment to impactful community causes, FissPotts Rugby Club and NiuPower have jointly selected the Laloki Psychiatric Hospital as the beneficiary of the 2026 fundraising efforts.

“Funds raised during the tournament will be dedicated to supporting patient care, facility improvement, and community mental health initiatives at Laloki Psychiatric Hospital.” 

FissPotts Vice President Malcolm Kulu, Secretary Andrew Bemau, and Club Executive David Kulu echoed similar sentiments, expressing their appreciation to NiuPower for its timely support. 

NiuPower Ltd CEO Michael Uiari said the gas power-producing company is happy to support the charity event: “We are pleased to support the FissPotts tournament this year in a modest way. 

“Over the years, we have watched this tournament grow, and what stands out most is its commitment to giving back, with proceeds donated to a nominated charity.

“That spirit of community is what has encouraged us to come forward and be part of this year’s event.

“The tournament also brings together people from diverse backgrounds over one weekend, and we value that sense of inclusion and unity. Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and we are proud to support an event that reflects those values.

“We wish all participants and organizers a successful tournament, and we thank everyone involved for continuing to make FissPotts a meaningful charity-community event.”

President Kariko and his executive team emphasized the importance of addressing mental health issues, stressing that NiuPower’s support will encourage the government and business houses to take a stand and support this pertinent issue in the future.