Sport

Papua New Guinea champions Hekari United FC are stepping into uncharted territory as they prepare to compete in the inaugural OFC Professional League, which kicks off on January 17 in Auckland, New Zealand.

JS Commodity has taken over the naming rights and major sponsorship of the annual Sepik Nines rugby league tournament, injecting new momentum into the competition as a platform to positively engage youths in the Sepik region.

Papua New Guinea celebrated the arrival of the King’s Baton yesterday, joining the 500-day global relay leading to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Sydney Roosters star Connor Watson says there’s an extraordinary level of excitement building in Papua New Guinea ahead of the NRL’s historic expansion into the nation.

2025 Doncaster Player of the Year and PNG Kumuls back Edene Gebbie has committed his future to the club after signing a new two-year contract with the Dons ahead of the upcoming season.

The Papua New Guinea Government is considering the National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] as the primary broadcaster for PNG Chiefs matches when the country enters Australia’s National Rugby League [NRL] competition in 2028, citing NBC’s unmatched national reach and its role in nation-building.

The Sydney Wesley Rhinos 10s Cup concluded yesterday with the Gerehu Natives walking away with the Cup following their 3-0 victory over the Newtown Chiefs.

An administrative oversight by the Papua New Guinea Football Association [PNGFA] in the lead-up to the 2025 OTML Premier Soccer League [PSL] finals has been identified as the cause of a major football blunder that sparked widespread criticism within the football fraternity.

Air Niugini’s fleet renewal program is being positioned as a key pillar of Papua New Guinea’s preparation for entry into the National Rugby League in 2028, with State Enterprise Minister William Duma saying the national carrier will play a critical role in moving teams, fans and investment.

28 Teams from across Milne Bay Province have registered to compete in this week’s Kula Cup Tournament, an Alotau District–backed initiative aimed at strengthening Kula Football Club ahead of the next Premier Soccer League season.