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
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Jye Gray | South Sydney Rabbitohs |
| Jason Saab | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles |
| Bradman Best | Newcastle Knights |
| Nick Meaney | Melbourne Storm |
| Trai Fuller | Dolphins |
| Ethan Strange | Canberra Raiders |
| Jayden Campbell | Gold Coast Titans |
| Corey Horsburgh | Canberra Raiders |
| Tom Starling | Canberra Raiders |
| Keaon Koloamatangi (c) | South Sydney Rabbitohs |
| Tallis Duncan | South Sydney Rabbitohs |
| Josh Curran | Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs |
| Matt Eisenhuth | Penrith Panthers |
| Jack Williams | Parramatta Eels |
| Harrison Edwards | North Queensland Cowboys |
| Tyran Wishart | Melbourne Storm |
| Brad Schneider | Penrith Panthers |
| Liam Henry | Penrith Panthers |
| Kyle Flanagan | St George Illawarra Dragons |
| Fletcher Hunt | Newcastle Knights |
Women’s
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Abbi Church | Parramatta Eels |
| Andie Robinson | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
| Jaime Chapman | Gold Coast Titans |
| Jasmine Peters | North Queensland Cowboys |
| Phoenix-Raine Hippi | Gold Coast Titans |
| Kasey Reh | St George Illawarra Dragons |
| Kirra Dibb | North Queensland Cowboys |
| Lillian Yarrow | North Queensland Cowboys |
| Quincy Dodd (c) | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks |
| Sophie Holyman (c) | Canberra Raiders |
| Chloe Jackson | Parramatta Eels |
| Shaylee Bent | Gold Coast Titans |
| Bree Chester | North Queensland Cowboys |
| Georgia Hannaway | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks |
| Kayla Romaniuk | Newcastle Knights |
| Makenzie Weale | North Queensland Cowboys |
| Madison Mulhall | St George Illawarra Dragons |
| Shenai Lendill | St George Illawarra Dragons |
| Caitlin Turnbull | Wests Tigers |
| Tori Shipton | St 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.
