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Lae Snax Tigers

Lae Snax Tigers
Club information
ColoursOrange and Black
Founded2011
Current details
CompetitionPNG NRL
Records
Premierships4 (2016, 2017, 2019, 2021)
Runners-up1 (2020)

Lae Snax Tigers is a rugby league club based in Lae, Papua New Guinea. The club was established in 2011[1][2]

Lae Snax Tigers competes in Papua New Guinea Semi Professional rugby league competition called the Digicel Cup (PNG NRL). The team has captured the prestigious championship title a total of four times over its short history of being involved since 2013, making the Tigers the fastest rising rugby league club in PNG sports.

They have also competed in the Melanesian Cup match, a traditional match up between the Semi Professional champions from both PNG and Fiji respective competitions. Lae Snax Tigers making three appearances and claiming the Melanesian Cup trophy from all three matches.

2023 squad

Lae Snax Tigers
First team squad Coaching staff
  • Douglas David FB
  • Joshua Lau WG, CE
  • Robert Mathias CE
  • Emil Benjamin CE
  • Benjamin Boas WG, CE
  • Mark Tony SO
  • Charlie Simon HB
  • Doa Tapako PR
  • Warren Glare HK
  • Cedric Maima PR
  • Nicky Aure SR
  • Jarred Baruma SR
  • Wendell Kipsy LK
  • Finley Glare HK
  • Steven Yei PR
  • Steven Kela PR
  • Solomon Karish SR
  • Lynol Molpoyo positions
  • Warex Nick SO
  • Shallom Bire CE
  • Sanny Wabo FB
  • Jordan Steven HK
  • Simon Arana HB
  • SR
  • SR

Head coach

  • Noel Zeming



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice-captain(s)

Updated: 25 May 2023
Source(s): [3]


Honours

League

Winners (4): 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021,
Runners up (1): 2020,

References

  1. ^ "Tigers Name Side to Train for Ipatas Cup". The National. 20 February 2011.
  2. ^ Troy Taule (9 September 2017). "Tigers are 2017 Digicel Cup Champions". Loop.
  3. ^ "Ellison joins Tigers". www.national.com.pg. 16 February 2022.