Day: July 22, 2020
AFLPNG restarts junior development programme in Hula
AFL Papua New Guinea on Saturday restarted its junior development programmes in Hula, Central, after four months following the Covid-19 pandemic. AFLPNG Southern manager, junior development, David Topeni said the […]
PNG surfing association pays levies to landowners in Vanimo
THE Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea (SAPNG) recently paid levies to landowners in Vanimo, West Sepik, for the use of their land as a tourist destination for surfers. SAPNG […]
Segeyaro ready to fight ban
FORMER Brisbane and Cronulla rake James Segeyaro says he is ready to fight a four-year ban as his legal team prepares to turn the heat on Sports Integrity Australia (SIA) […]
Ravu’s injury to be assessed, says Isou coach
GULF Isou hooker Ross Ravu injury will be assessed in the week after he copped a heavy knock in their 16-10 Digicel Cup round-three win over the Mt Hagen Eagles […]
Pipi wants Muruks to improve performance
By PARKER TAMBUA FULLBACK Dickson Pipi says his Mendi Muruks need to improve on their completion rate despite starting the Digicel Cup season with three wins in row. Named man […]
Moresby 7s soccer finals to resume, says Ealedona
THE long-awaited Port Moresby Soccer Association sevens tournament finals resume at Bisini on the weekend, pending discussions with the PNG Sports Foundation on venue preparations in light of the Covid-19. […]
Hockey sets Aug 15 to start comp
THE Port Moresby Hockey Association has set Aug 15 as a tentative start date for their competition, pending approval from the national pandemic controller. Papua New Guinea Hockey Federation president […]
AFL pledges to hold more matches, activities in rural areas
By ROBINSON LEKA THE Papua New Guinea AFL Commission has vowed to hold more matches and activities in rural areas following the launching of the Port Moresby AFL (POMAFL) season […]
Dabaris say leaky defence cost them victory
THE Central Dabaris say their poor completion rate and leaky defence cost them a win following Sunday’s 16-16 draw with the Kimbe Cutters in Port Moresby. Dabaris coach Bagelo Solien […]
Lahanis vow to turn poor start around
THE Goroka Lahanis are backing their young squad to turn their Digicel Cup season around despite starting the country’s premier rugby league competition with three straight losses. Coach Michael Moses […]