Category: Sports
Bigger prize pool
By MICHAEL PHILIP THE annual Niu Power Ltd Sports Tok Rugby 7s is set to come back livelier, bigger and better this year with a total walk-away cash prize pool […]
Talent academy providing opportunities, says official
By JAMIE HARO AFL PAPUA New Guinea continues to give opportunities to youths in the community through its national talent pathway programme, says national talent academy manager Prudence Sindriwen. This […]
Annual crossfit event set to start at Hula on Saturday
THE annual Throwdown-in-Vula (TiV) community event in Rigo’s Hula village is set to return on Saturday with the aim of promoting fitness and community-focused activities. TiV founder and CrossFit Level-1 […]
7s selection thrills Tataeng
By MICHAEL PHILIP BIALLA Suaras youngest squad member Elipas Tataeng is grateful to be part of the 2024 Papua New Guinea Pukpuks extended squad after years of dreaming to play […]
Ex-Pukpuks skipper speaks up after slump on world stage
By MICHAEL PHILIP THE recent poor performances by the men’s and women’s national rugby 7s teams during the World Rugby Challenger Series in Dubai and Uruguay has prompted former players […]
Lewas off to Zimbabwe
By PATRICIA KEAMO THE Papua New Guinea Lewas depart tomorrow for a month-long tour in Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates with one-day-international (ODI) and Twenty-20 (T20) matches scheduled. Head […]
Tau to lead women’s squad at ODI tourney
PAPUA New Guinea Lewas wicketkeeper Brenda Tau has been named captain for the women’s cricket team as they prepare to head off for their One-Day International (ODI) tour in Zimbabwe […]
Corporate Touch comp aims to increase women’s division
THE Corporate Touch Port Moresby Inc is aiming to increase women’s participation in touch footy this year in its drive to raise the code’s standard, president Elsie Girisa says. Girisa […]
Barramunidis coach hails squad’s six-week tour a success
PAPUA New Guinea Barramundis head coach Tatenda Taibu has hailed their six-week tour a success, despite having mixed results as the team adapted well to new game strategies introduced in […]
NCD schools comp on
THE National Capital District Schools Rugby League kicked off its preseason games over the weekend with 15 schools competing in the Under-15, U17 and U19 divisions. The schools were divided […]