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The Papua New Guinea Boxing Union has raised serious concerns over the lack of financial support for the national boxing team to the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games. PNG Boxing Union President Dr. Gideon Kendino said the team has been put at a disadvantage. Dr. Kendino said athletes are being asked to contribute to the travel, while officials travel without paying. “It is very unfair that our athletes have to pay to represent their country while 12 general team officials

The Johnna Ambane Oval in Minj will be buzzing again this weekend as local fans brace for a blockbuster double header. The action kicks off at 1pm when a third-placed, fast-improving Wamp Nga Mt. Hagen Eagles host traditional arch-rivals East New Britain Agmark Gurias. The Eagles will be eager for avenge their narrow loss to the Gurias in Rabaul, in Round 3. In the main event at 3pm, new competition leaders and 2025 grand final runners-up PRK Mendi Muruks will lock horns with

THE Papua New Guinea National Rugby League (PNG NRLC) has on July 7 announced the commencement of the 2026 Santos Cup, marking the third year of this premier national women's competition. This season represents a milestone in the development of the women's game, focusing on the pillars of "Elevate, Empower, and Excite". The 2026 season expands the competition's reach, featuring 10 rounds total including the finals series, following a six-week preseason. The competition conti

By AFP Published Jul 6, 2026 10:34 am KST Norway's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates in their match with Brazil at the New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, July 5. Reuters-Yonhap EAST RUTHERFORD, United States — Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Norway goa

By Ned Hammond Jai Arrow has married partner Berina Colakovic in a small ceremony in Sydney. (Supplied: Instagram) Former South Sydney Rabbitohs and Queensland State of Origin player Jai Arrow has married his partner Berina Colakovic, months after revealing his motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis. Arrow and Ms Colakovic held a small ceremony in Sydney, sharing images on social media. The pair got engaged in Italy in 2024. In a social media post, Ms Colakovic thanked family

Cameron Mee NRL Reporter Timestamp Tue 7 Jul 2026, 06:01 AM NSW legend Geoff Toovey has urged Blues halfback Nathan Cleary to take the line on as he prepares for a legacy-defining State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium. Cleary has been plagued by criticism of his performances in the Origin arena throughout his career and enters Wednesday’s match with an 0-3 record in deciders and a 9-10 overall winning record in the interstate contest. The halfback starred in a historic c

Colleen Edwards NRL Reporter Timestamp Mon 6 Jul 2026, 03:31 PM Former Maroons hard man Nate Myles has praised the persistence and perseverance of Queensland prop Tom Flegler, whose return to the Origin arena was something unthinkable only two years ago. After suffering nerve damage in his shoulder in Round 5 of 2024, the Dolphins prop sat out the entire 2025 season, with mystery surrounding the full extent of the injury, let alone a return to play date. However, he kept beli

THE National Volunteer Service (NVS) has started its Highlands Region Volunteer Recruitment drive in Enga Province last Thursday, marking a significant step towards empowering communities through volunteerism. NVS aims to attract skilled, professional volunteers in Enga province who are eager to contribute to the social and economic development in their communities. The initiative forms part of the NVS's efforts to strengthen volunteer participation in the Highlands Region an