Ben Biri

PNG international rugby league footballer
Ben Biri
Personal information
BornPapua New Guinea
Weight115 kg (18 st 2 lb)
Playing information
PositionProp
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1992–96 Papua New Guinea 10 2 0 0 8
Source: [1]

Ben Biri is a Papua New Guinean former professional rugby league footballer who represented Papua New Guinea at the 1995 World Cup.

Playing career

Biri played prop, weighing in at 18 stone.[2] He first represented Papua New Guinea in 1992 before playing in the 1995 World Cup and again in 1996 against the touring Great Britain Lions.[3]

References

  1. ^ Ben Biri rugbyleagueproject.org
  2. ^ Young Lions make their bid for fame The Mirror, 20 September 1996
  3. ^ 1996 Test Match: Papua New Guinea 30 Great Britain 32 wigan.rlfans.com
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Papua New Guinea squad – 1989–1992 Rugby League World Cup
  • Ipisa Wanega
  • Arnold Krewanty
  • Phillip Boge
  • Bal Numapo
  • Mea Morea
  • Stanley Haru
  • Gigmai Ongugo
  • Ati Lomutopa
  • Michael Matmillo
  • Tuiyo Evei
  • Joe Gispe
  • Arebo Taumaku
  • Michael Angara
  • Max Tiri
  • Chris Itam
  • Kes Paglipari
  • Matthew Elara
  • Opoe Soga
  • Bobby Ako
  • Goie Waine
  • Elias Kamiak
  • Paul Gela
  • James Naipao
  • Bernard Bate
  • John Unagi
  • Thomas Daki
  • Joshua Kououru
  • Johannes Kola
  • Lipirin Palangat
  • Richard Wagambie
  • Korul Sinemau
  • Danny Moi
  • Daroa Ben-Moide
  • Ngala Lapan
  • Kera Ngaffin
  • Tuksy Karu
  • Leslie Hoffman
  • Nande Yer
  • John Piel
  • Aquila Emil
  • Ben Biri
  • Kini Tani
  • Sauna Babago
  • James Kapia
  • Nere Launa
  • Coach: Skerry Palanga
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Papua New Guinea squad – 1995 Rugby League World Cup