Sport

WR Carpenters Group of Companies has once again demonstrated its commitment to grassroots development and national sport by donating a Mitsubishi FUSO ROSA 30-seater bus to the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League [PNGRFL].

Papua New Guinea’s dream of fielding its first-ever National Rugby League (NRL) team is closer to reality, with Prime Minister James Marape paying tribute to outgoing PNG NRL CEO Andrew Hill for his “instrumental” role in the historic project.

As the PNG National Women's cricket team prepares for the Women’s East Asia Pacific World Cup Qualifiers in Fiji starting September 7, 2025, much of the team’s competitive edge will come from the strength and conditioning expertise of Coach Anthea Murray. Working alongside head coach Mahuru Dai, Murray is ensuring the players are physically prepared to compete at the highest level. The team leaves for Brisbane on August 31 for final preparations.

Papua New Guinea’s Barramundis came close but fell short against Kuwait, losing by 4 wickets in a thrilling encounter at the Farmers Cricket Club Ground in St Martin during their ICC CWC Challenge League A 2024–26 campaign, on Monday.

Kikori has stamped its authority on the Southern Region Basketball Tournament, overcoming both rivals and a grueling journey to claim the championship on Sunday.

The 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup finals are shaping up to be an intense battle as Agmark Rabaul Gurias and Port Moresby Vipers have both advanced following thrilling elimination matches over the weekend.

Papua New Guinea’s ICC CWC Challenge League A 2024–26 campaign got off to a narrow defeat, as the Barramundis went down to Denmark by 18 runs in their opening match at the National Cricket Centre, Grainville.

Konepoti Cricket Club will look to continue their winning form this weekend when they face a struggling Poreporena outfit in the Port Moresby Cricket Association fixture.

The Papua New Guinea Squash Rackets Federation is set to showcase rising female talent Timonaliz Alarcos-Kriebisch, who will continue her promising form at the upcoming Oceania Closed Championships in Samoa next month.

Huon Logistics Konepoti bounced back in style at Amini Park over the weekend, recording a convincing nine-wicket victory over Hoods in the premiers division of Port Moresby Cricket Association.