Day: June 23, 2021
NSW not complacent: Crichton
Angus Crichton has rubbished suggestions New South Wales (NSW) could get complacent in pursuit of the State of Origin series following their record-breaking win in Townsville. A 50-6 victory over […]
Team Black defeat Red by 48 runs to continue streak
THE third round of the Isuzu National Cup wrapped up on Monday with Isuzu Black defeating Isuzu Red by 48 runs to remain undefeated after six games and sit comfortably […]
University of PNG schools compete in unity games
By ROBINSON LEKA THE University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) yesterday launched its first Unity Games with schools competing across eight sports. UPNG student services director Roboam Kakap said the […]
Yei eager to follow brother’s journey
By PARKER TAMBUA YOUNGER brother of Central Queensland Capras forward and former SP Hunter McKenzie Yei, Nelson Yei says he wants to follow in his brother’s footsteps and play in […]
Palais focus on Oceania Sevens
AFTER bowing out of the Olympic qualifier, the national women’s sevens rugby union team now turn their attention towards preparing for the November Oceania Sevens. The Oceania Sevens will serve […]
NSBL to hold annual meet in Goroka, says Nicky
By ELIAS LARI NATIONAL Souths Basketball League (NSBL) will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) in Goroka, Eastern Highlands, on Saturday, according to founding president Silas Nicky. He said the […]
Isuzu Cup will expose players to different roles, says coach
THE Isuzu National Cup will help expose players to different roles in the game, says Papua New Guinea Barramundis head coach Carl Sandri. Sandri, who has been monitoring the tournament […]
Rugby lacking ability to retain players, officials
By BRADLEY MARIORI PARTICIPATION numbers and the retention of players, coaches, match officials and administrators are low, according to Papua New Guinea Rugby Union administrator Ian Liveras. He said they […]
Yoka, Joel released
By PARKER TAMBUA RABAUL Gurias released Justin Yoka and Noel Joel after the former SP Hunters pair refused to take the Covid-19 vaccine prior to last month’s Digicel Cup season […]
Solien happy with side’s performance despite loss
GULF Isou coach Bagelo Solien is happy that his side competed against reigning Digicel Cup premiers Hela Wigmen for most of their round-three clash before losing 8-22 at the Oil […]