Day: July 19, 2021
Morata league going from strength to strength
MORATA Offseason Rugby League is one of Port Moresby’s biggest offseason competitions, which promotes grassroots talents and helps them achieve their goals, according to an official. Samson Metofa, a senior […]
I’m grateful to Tigers for support, says Maima
By LARRY ANDREW JUGGLING education with sports is not an easy task – just ask Cedric Maima, who graduated with a diploma in business management from the National Polytechnic Institute […]
Committee aims for improved rainkings
PAPUA New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) president Sir John Dawanincura says Team PNG’s goal for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics is for each athlete to improve their rankings. He said during […]
Redcliffe Dolphins back Elara wants to make Kumuls following father’s footsteps
REDCLIFFE Dolphins back Samuel Elara says he wants to follow in the footsteps of his dad Mathew, who is a former Papua New Guinea Kumuls forward. Samuel made his Queensland […]
Coach Sandri puts hope in back up plans
NATIONAL cricket head coach Carl Sandri says he optimistic about alternate plans in terms of preparation following Papua New Guinea’s withdrawal from a T20 competition in Australia. The withdrawal, a […]
PNG Rugby Union highlights potential of East New Britain in code
PAPUA New Guinea Rugby Union (PNGRU) last week conducted a workshop with East New Britain Rugby Union (ENBRU) officials, highlighting a potential for the province to rival bigger centres in […]
Rugby League World Cup to be free on air
STATE owned enterprise Kumul Telikom Holdings (KTHL) Limited has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast the 2021 Rugby League World Cup which will be held in England in October. The […]
Mendi Muruks upset Wigmen
MENDI Muruks winger Leon Undupia scored five minutes from fulltime and halfback Joshia Jimmy kicked the winning goal from the sideline as they beat Hela Wigmen 18-16 in Port Moresby […]
Franchise boss says Tarum is still coach
PORT Moresby Vipers say Leonard Tarum is still the head coach of the Digicel Cup team and a recent reshuffle in the coaching roles was only temporary. Franchise manager Ronnie […]
Vipers hand Tigers first loss
PORT Moresby Vipers bagged a 20-16 win to hand Digicel Cup ladder leaders Lae Tigers their first loss of the season at the Oil Search National Football Stadium yesterday. The […]