Episode 2 | Built on Rugby Values with Emmanuel Auru & Kirarock Ngaffin

In Episode 2 of Beyond Bava Park Podcast, we sit down with Kirarock Ngaffin and Emmanuel Auru to unpack a journey shaped by discipline, service, and rugby union.

Raised in a military household, Kirarock grew up surrounded by structure, routine, and accountability through his father’s service in the armed forces. Those early lessons carried naturally into rugby, where discipline, respect, and teamwork became foundations that grounded him both on and off the field.

A former PNG Pukpuks representative, Harlequins stalwart, Defence Rugby hard man, and Boromas rep, Kirarock’s rugby journey was built on grit and commitment rather than hype. The values learned through the game followed him beyond the jersey, shaping how he approached life, work, and responsibility.

After finishing Grade 12, Kirarock faced a defining crossroads — choosing a different path that led him into the PNG Defence Force, where he later trained and worked as an Aircraft Engineer. Along the way, key influences, including Sydney Wesley, played an important role in shaping his outlook and direction.

This episode explores life beyond the field — family, career, identity, and how rugby values continue to keep him grounded long after match day.

A grounded conversation about growth, service, and purpose — beyond the game.