Papua New Guinea Defence Force presents

Commander's Cup2026 · 15s rugby union

17 September – 1 October · Murray Barracks, Port Moresby
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10Teams
2Pools
29Matches
7Match days

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Pool rounds — Thu 17 to Fri 25 SeptemberTwo pools of five, each team plays the other four once. Win 4, draw 2, bonus point for four tries or losing by seven or fewer.
Semi-finals — Mon 28 SeptemberCup: pool winners v runners-up, crossed over. Plate: thirds v fourths. Fifth-placed teams stand by.
Finals — Thu 1 OctoberEvery team plays a placing match: Cup Final, 3rd/4th, Plate Final, 7th/8th, 9th/10th.
Drawn knockoutsSemi-finals and placing matches go to the higher Competition Ranking. This includes the Cup Final. No extra time is played.

Rugby that brings us together

Founded in 2002 at Igam Barracks, the Commander's Cup brings Papua New Guinea Defence Force units together through rugby, teamwork and community. The 2026 tournament features ten teams playing fifteen-a-side rugby at Murray Barracks.

Team managers

Register a 35-player squad. Submit the 23-player match sheet by 5 pm the day before kick-off, including five front-row-capable players. Notify officials of changes before kick-off. Red cards carry a minimum one-match suspension, subject to judiciary review.

Finals will be livestreamed. Access details will be announced through official tournament channels.

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