Australia win big in PNG

Australia's teams dominated PNG in the PM's XIII matches, with women winning 66-6 and men winning 60-10.

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A grand tradition continud in Port Moresby on Saturday when the Australian Prime Minister's XIII men's and women's sides took on their PNG counterparts and the tries flowed.

With the Chiefs entering the NRL in 2028, excitement levels have reached new levels among the league-mad people in Papua New Guinea.

Australia's women's side enjoyed a day out with 12 tries as they racked up a 66-6 victory with Jada Taylor and Taneka Todhunter bagging hat-tricks and Tahlia O'Brien racking up 157 run metres.

After leading 28-6 at the break Australia went on with the job as Kasey Reh guided the team around the park superbly.

In the men's game, Ezra Mam grabbed a hat-trick and Jaxon Purdue grabbed a double as Australia ran out 60-10 winners.

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