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Picture credit: Wepio Media via Facebook ( Rugby League Romantics) The Bintangor Goroka Lahanis held off a determined second-half challenge from the Moni Plus Port Moresby Vipers to claim an 18-12 victory in their Digicel ExxonMobil Cup clash at Sir John Guise Stadium on Sunday, 24 May 2026. The Lahanis dominated the opening half and carried their momentum into the break after winger John Gore scored the first try of the match. Lock forward and skipper Palangat Kanini added t

The Lae Snax Tigers produced a determined second-half comeback to defeat the Central Dabaris in an exciting Digicel ExxonMobil Cup encounter at Sir John Guise Stadium on Sunday, 24 May 2026. The Dabaris looked in control during the opening half after impressive tries from Tegena Apa, Nathan Kora, Junior Hoki and Tau Vagi gave them the halftime advantage. However, the Tigers returned strongly after the break with winger Simon Lau crossing twice to spark the comeback. Fullback

The National Souths Basketball League (NSBL) marked a historic milestone with its 20th Anniversary Edition, awarding a total of K140,000 in cash prizes to winning teams and standout performers throughout the 2026 season. Recognised as the biggest off-season basketball tournament in Papua New Guinea, the NSBL continues to play a major role in developing local talent, strengthening community unity, and promoting youth empowerment through sport. The tournament once again showcas

PNG Chiefs' General Manager Michael Chammas Australian Peters has, of course, been appointed as the inaugural head coach of the Chiefs and will depart Hull KR at the end of this season to begin his duties with that role. The Chiefs will enter the NRL at the start of the 2028 campaign, but Peters and his colleagues – including Chammas – will devote next year to ensuring the franchise are ready to go when the time comes. Preparations have already begun, with both Alex Johnston

Our rugby league hero and legend Justin Olam is now on his way together with the founder of Elimbari Rugby Football League, Mr. Paul Geri, to Gogo for the Official Launching of the competition today. This marks a proud and historic moment for the people of Elimbari as rugby league continues to unite and inspire our youths and communities through sports, discipline, and teamwork. Wishing the organizers, participating teams, and supporters a successful and peaceful launching ce

STAGE is set for huge showdown tomorrow in Gabone village in Rigo Coast when inform Gereka Sharks meet Gigira Kido in grandfinals of Nelson Saroa 9s rugby tournament cup grand final. Prominent lawyer Nelson Saroa is the major sponsor of the two weeks tournament. The plate category will see never say die Saroa Raiders will lock horns with Bonanamo eels to pocket K5000 catch prize. Gunugau bulldogs will battle it out with Tauruba Wallabies in the bowl finals to claim K3000 priz

Sports........ First concerns raised about PNG NRL expansion - Issah Yeo and Nathan Cleary the co-captains of the Penrith Panthers their view. “Game Changer” for the future of the NRL. | PNG Chiefs now have financial power that many clubs cannot compete with. NRL | Triple M NRL | CODE NRL | Wide World of Sports See less Source: NRL on Nine | 9 News SydneyNews See less Video Credits : 9News

With the PNG Chiefs set to join the National Rugby League in 2028, the country is expected to welcome more high-profile players and officials in the years ahead. Connor Watson’s visit highlights the growing international attention on Papua New Guinea as the nation prepares to make history on the biggest stage in rugby league. The road to 2028 is underway, and PNG’s dream of competing in the NRL is becoming a reality. Picture supplied….. Conor Watson Arrived at Jackson's Inter

The NS Rigo Coast 9's Cup grand final has been differed to next week Saturday, 23rd May 2026. This announcement was made by the tournament officials as a directive from major sponsor and Nelson Lawyers principle lawyer, Mr. Nelson Saroa, who increased the prize money for the three categories, Cup, Plate, and Bowl. The tournament has attracted 24 teams within Central Province, all battling it out for the initial K5,000 Cup prize, and after a four day tournament, with granfinal

Right to the end, Ivan Cleary's time with Penrith will be marked by the unprecedented. His Panthers have been making history for a long time now. They are a team that will be talked about and venerated for as long as rugby league is played. Untold success has never been enough for them, which is why they won four-straight premierships, and why, through 10 weeks of the 2026 season, a fifth title could be in the offing. Their hunger to win and their commitment to that process a

Gas Resources Central Dabaris put on a masterclass on Saturday, downing the East New Britain Gurias 38-20 in Round 4 of the 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup at the Santos National Football Stadium. It was a big win for head coach Solomon Kuluniasi and his youthful side, who have always struggled against the Gurias since entering the competition in 2019. The Central side started fast, shocking the Gurias with back-to-back tries to centre Valentine Wamdi and emerging winger Tau Vagi

The PNG Barramundies have departed for Japan ahead of the ICC Men's T20 EAP World Cup Qualifier, scheduled for May 9–18 2026. A 14-man squad, selected on merit, will compete against eight other nations — hosts Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Fiji, Vanuatu, South Korea, the Cook Islands and Samoa, for a place at next year’s ICC World Cup. The PNG Barras departed this morning full of confidence to do well at the ICC T20 qualifier. Speaking on behalf of Cricket PNG, Chairman