BSP Group | Bank South Pacific (BSP) is proud to announce it will be a major sponsor of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC26), highlighting its commitment to sport, community, and regional pride across the South Pacific.
Today marks 100 days until the opening game of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup on 15 October, kicking off a month-long tournament including teams from five South Pacific nations – Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
Papua New Guinea will also host matches at the Santos National Football Stadium on 17 and 24 October, with the PNG men’s team playing Lebanon and Samoa, and in the women’s game, PNG will play France and Fiji.
As the South Pacific’s International Bank, BSP’s sponsorship of RLWC26 aims to support national pride across the South Pacific and the growth and visibility of rugby league in the region while engaging communities, customers, and our staff.
BSP Group CEO Mark Robinson said: “With teams participating in the Rugby League World Cup from PNG and the South Pacific, it’s natural for BSP to play a role as a major sponsor. It reflects our purpose to champion prosperity in the South Pacific by supporting a platform that unites the region and helps inspire communities and national pride.
“Our sponsorship will be supported by a marketing campaign and a series of events across all our markets that are designed to bring our customers and South Pacific communities closer to the excitement of the Rugby League World Cup.”
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said: “Bank South Pacific has been a longstanding supporter of rugby league and the communities that sit at the heart of our game. We're pleased to welcome them as a major partner of the Rugby League World Cup.
“The Pacific is one of the game's great success stories. The rise of Pacific nations on the international stage reflects the talent, passion and connection to rugby league right across the region. BSP's support will help strengthen that progress as we build towards a landmark World Cup in 2026."
BSP encourages its customers, staff, and communities to come together in support of the campaign, celebrating the spirit of teamwork and excellence.
About BSP
BSP is the South Pacific’s International Bank with roots in Papua New Guinea dating back to1916. Today, we are the leading bank in the region with 3 million retail, business, corporate and institutional customers in PNG, Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu.
Our purpose is to Champion Prosperity in the South Pacific, and we serve our customers through the region’s largest network with 124 branches and 596 ATMs, and a wide range of digital services. In PNG, BSP has 85 branches and 339 ATMs, many in remote locations where BSP is the only bank.
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