Day: March 18, 2021
Hunters recruit Knights legend
THE SP Hunters have recruited former New South Wales and Newcastle Knights forward Ben Cross as a coaching consultant for their upcoming Queensland Intrust Super Cup campaign. The 95-National Rugby […]
Richard sets new record
TEAM Papua New Guinea athlete Peniel Richard finished the indoor season on a high last weekend, setting a new national indoor record of 15.56m in the triple jump. Competing for […]
Alu, Appo have earned their badges as leaders
Hello everyone, welcome to the fifth ‘Churchie’s Comments’ for the year in your favourite rugby league newspaper — The National. The SP Hunters preparing for our round-one clash with Wynnum […]
‘Sir Michael helped me realise my dream’
By ROBINSON LEKA THE year was 1998 and middle distance runner Anton Lopa was among seven Papua New Guinean athletes selected to represent the country in a tour of the […]
Team Black puts selections on hold
By PATRICIA KEAMO SELECTIONS for Port Moresby-based Team Black have been put on hold following the Papua New Guinea Football Association’s (PNGFA) shelving of Saturday’s Women’s National Soccer League (WNSL) […]
Dabaris ready to face Gulf Isou in final trial match
THE Central Dabaris are ready to face Gulf Isou in their final trial match at Sir John Guise Stadium on Sunday. Isou’s trial matches against the Port Moresby Vipers last […]
Waghi Tumbe to train under protocol
By PARKER TAMBUA WAGHI Tumbe will continue to train but under strict Covid-19 measures while they prepare for upcoming Digicel Cup season, according to an official. Franchise chairman Paul Tumun […]
Sir Michael’s brother Paul says haus krai exceed expectations
By HELEN TARAWA PAUL, the youngest brother of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, has been deeply moved by how people from around the country, had come to mourn his death. […]
ESP police applaud peace during funeral
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA POLICE in East Sepik have thanked the people for maintaining law and order during the mourning period for Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare. Provincial police commander Supt […]
Grand Chief’s family prepared tomb according to Murik customs: Bird
Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare’s tomb had been prepared by his family and relatives from Murik Lakes in Angoram district. This was confirmed by Governor Allan Bird when addressing concerns […]