Day: April 22, 2024
Wigmen register first win
HELA Wigmen bounced back from their loss in the opening round last week to beat Kimbge Cutters 30-22 in the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup round 2 match yesterday. Wigmen hooker Woods […]
Tewi stays true to law dream
By LIBERT SANGUNDI TRUEESAR Tewi, an inspector with the Royal PNG Constabulary attached to the Bomana National Centre of Excellence, achieved a lifelong ambition when she was admitted to the […]
PETE’S PUNCHLINE
It’s admirable that Hunters coach Paul Aiton continues to voice his full confidence and backing for his squad but he couldn’t hide his disappointment following Saturday’s 39-20 loss to the […]
CRU ends preseason
PORT Moresby’s Capital Rugby Union (CRU) has ended its three weeks of preseason games yesterday at the Bava Park in Port Moresby. “It’s been a lot of work in the […]
Champs start strong
By PATRICIA KEAMO THE Isuzu Twenty-20 (T20) Smash women’s competition got off to a fiery start over the weekend with defending champions Cassowaries leading the tally with four points after […]
Cousin sisters take part women’s T20 comp
By JAMIE HARO COUSINS Ellie and Ruth Johnston are excited on taking on new challenges in PNG as they embark on competing against each other during the 2024 Women’s Isuzu […]
Vipers defeat Tumbe to secure back-to-back victories
THE Port Moresby Vipers have registered back-to-back wins to start their 2024 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup premiership campaign after beating Waghi Tumbe 20-12 at the National Football Stadium yesterday. This could […]
Tigers survive scare from Isou in Lae thriller
By NAOMI KALATE THE Lae Snax Tigers managed to get their 2024 campaign going with a hard-fought 21-14 win over the visiting Gulf Isou at the Lae Rugby League ground […]
Annual KPHL 7s tournament set for Goroka next month
THE annual Papua New Guinea Rugby Union KPHL 7s tournament’s third-edition is set for next month in Goroka, Eastern Highlands. PNGRU’s competition manager Laho Posu told The National that registration […]
Women’s basketball competition commences
NEARLY 60 clubs have kicked-off round 1 games of the annual Port Moresby Women’s Basketball League last weekend, league executive Gosa Jack says. The competition went into its round two […]