Category: Sports
Organisers slam rumours
THE National Souths Basketball League (NSBL) has clarified its major set-back in a media conference on Friday regarding what transpired during the tournament’s grand finals last week in Lae. Following […]
NRL admits error after Olam ankle tap in match
SYDNEY: NRL head of football Graham Annesley has confirmed Panthers halfback Brad Schneider should have been sent to the sin bin for a deliberate ankle tap on Justin Olam which […]
Lae City steps in to support rugby clubs
THE Lae City Authority has sponsored three top-performing rugby clubs in Morobe to support their 2024 campaigns. Lae MP and deputy Prime Minister John Rosso said the clubs were ambassadors […]
Touch comp develops juniors
THE Corporate Touch Port Moresby (CTPM) competition is reaching its peak with junior divisions unleashing talents through development teams on display at the footy field at Murray Barracks. President Elsie […]
Gulf club sets standard at B’ball tourney
THE National Souths Basketball League (NSBL) board has thanked Kikori Souths for taking part in the tournament for the first time since their establishment seven years ago. NSBL patron Johnny […]
Poor defence
A POOR second half defensive effort by the PNG Hunters saw the side slump to their first home loss and third for the season against a classy Redcliffe Dolphins on […]
PNG end U16 Championship with heavy loss to host
PAPUA New Guinea ended their campaign in the OFC Under-16 Championship qualifier with a 0-7 shutout by the hosts Tonga on Friday. The Marty Terry-coached side’s aim to finish off […]
Wigmen register first win
HELA Wigmen bounced back from their loss in the opening round last week to beat Kimbge Cutters 30-22 in the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup round 2 match yesterday. Wigmen hooker Woods […]
PETE’S PUNCHLINE
It’s admirable that Hunters coach Paul Aiton continues to voice his full confidence and backing for his squad but he couldn’t hide his disappointment following Saturday’s 39-20 loss to the […]
CRU ends preseason
PORT Moresby’s Capital Rugby Union (CRU) has ended its three weeks of preseason games yesterday at the Bava Park in Port Moresby. “It’s been a lot of work in the […]