Day: October 19, 2020
Drop in oil, LNG prices could affect economy, says council
THE country’s economic outlook is forecast to face a “downside”, according to the Business Council of PNG. Council representative David Toua told the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum webinar […]
Wigmen avenge defeat
By PARKER TAMBUA FORWARD and man-of-the-match Samuel Yegip scored a late try to help the Hela Wigmen sink the Lae Tigers 16-14 in the Digicel Cup grand final in Port […]
Nova force 5-5 draw
MONI Plus Nova forced a 5-5 draw with Valley Hunters in round six of the Capital Rugby Union competition at Bava Park in Port Moresby on Saturday. Nova started on […]
Kapua advance to grand final
By ROBINSON LEKA KAPUA advanced to Saturday’s men’s reserve grand final after a straight-sets win over Gereka Gig in their DataCo Cup semifinal at the Sir John Guise Stadium Indoor […]
Rookie coach caps off year with premiership
By PARKER TAMBUA HELA Wigmen rookie coach Charlie Wabo capped off a remarkable year with a 16-14 win over reigning champions Lae Tigers in the Digicel Cup grand final in […]
Sepik Pride bid raises K250,000
By JELILAH KUM THE Sepik Pride’s Digicel Cup bid received a major boost when they raised more than K250,000 from a fundraising dinner in Port Moresby on Saturday. “It’s not […]
Halfback grateful for award, praises rising talent
PAPUA New Guinea halfback Watson Boas has been named as the Digicel Cup player of the year after guiding the Rabaul Gurias to the minor premiership. The former SP Hunter […]
Australian club signs Lo
AUSTRALIA’S Beerwah Rugby League Club have signed former Castleford Tiger and SP Hunters Garry Lo for next season. Lo joins the club after recent stints in the English Super League […]
Hard work earns Wane place in comp
HELA Wigmen rookie winger Solo Wane won the people’s choice accolade, and was named the top try scorer and winger of the year at Thursday’s Digicel Cup awards night in […]
Olam eagerly awaits grand final
PAPUA New Guinea international and Melbourne Storm centre Justin Olam is eagerly awaiting Sunday’s showdown with the Penrith Panthers in what will be his first National Rugby League (NRL) grand […]