Watson Boas


Watson Boas is a Papua New Guinean professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for Doncaster in the Championship and for Papua [New Guinea national rugby league team|Papua New Guinea] at international level.
He previously played for Featherstone Rovers in the Championship, PNG Hunters in the Queensland Cup, and represented the Papua New Guinean national team, most notably at the 2017 [Rugby League World Cup|2017 World Cup] and 2021 [Rugby League World Cup|2021 World Cup].

Background

Boas was born in Madang, Madang, Papua New Guinea.

Playing career

Boas previously played for the Agmark Gurias in the PNGNRL and Royals club in East New Britain Rugby League. He is the younger brother of fellow PNG representative Ase Boas. Since his first cap in 2016, Boas has played many fixtures for the Papua New Guinea national rugby league team.
His natural athletic ability saw him garner interest from English Rugby League One side, Featherstone Rovers. However his big break in England, came through a successful loan spell at Doncaster. Playing a part in their promotion to League One at the conclusion of the 2018–2019 season. Doncaster then signed Boas on a two-year permanent deal. Watson got a three-year extension on his contract and will be with the Dons until the end of the 2025 season.
CapDateVenueOpponentCompetitionTGFGPoints
17 May 2016Parramatta Stadium, Sydney2008
26 May 2017Leichhardt Oval, Sydney0000
328 October 2017PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby2017 World Cup0000
45 November 2017PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby2017 World Cup1004
512 November 2017PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby2017 World Cup1004
619 November 2017Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne2017 World Cup0000
723 June 2018Campbelltown Stadium, Sydney0000
89 November 2019Rugby League Park, Christchurch1004
916 November 2019National Football Stadium, Port Moresby1004