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The FIBA Oceania Melanesian Cup concluded yesterday with the PNG men's basketball team winning gold after beating Fiji 68-61 in a thriller, and the women settled for silver, going down to Fiji in the gold medal play-off to Fiji 57-44.

The performance of the country's basketball teams (both men and women) in the FIBA Oceania Melanesian Cup this week can't go unnoticed.

The PNG Lewas had a hard-fought three-wicket win against the United Arab Emirates Women in Wednesday’s ICC Women’s ODI Series match 2 at Amini Park, Port Moresby.

A first ever Manam Soccer 7s Charity cup is scheduled for 25th October 2025, in Port Moresby - aimed at raising funds for the Island's book project.

In about two months, the inaugural Oceania Football Confederation [OFC] Professional League will kick off with eight teams, including Hekari PNG FC.

Doors are opening and there could be more opportunities for PNG rugby league players to play their trade in the United Kingdom.

Fresh off a historic NRL Premiership win with the Brisbane Broncos, Brendan Piakura is set to pull on the Cook Islands jersey once again in an emotional return to international rugby.

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has welcomed the PNG Chiefs and confirmed that the team will run out in season 2028.

NRL boss Peter V’landys wants Souths coach Wayne Bennett to be involved with the Papua New Guinea Chiefs’ expansion side and potentially as their inaugural coach.

The PNG NRL team name was announced today at the Santos National Football Stadium before the kick-off of the men's Prime Minister's XIII game this afternoon.