Sport

Papua New Guinea’s entry into the National Rugby League [NRL] remains on track for 2028, despite the recent confirmation of a Western Australian franchise joining the competition a year earlier.

Kimbe Cutters forward Ray Amos sustained a serious neck injury during last weekend’s Digicel ExxonMobil Cup match and remains in a critical condition following surgery at Port Moresby General Hospital.

Twenty-seven Physical Education [PE] teachers from selected primary schools in the Eastern Highlands Province have completed a one day basic athletics and PE in-service training hosted by the National Sports Institute [NSI].

A major boost for youth football in Papua New Guinea was announced this week, with Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML] committing K1 million to support grassroots development programs led by the Papua New Guinea Football Association [PNGFA].

The 2025 Isuzu Men’s T20 Smash, proudly sponsored by Boroko Motors, got off to an electrifying start on Saturday, 10 May 2025, at Amini Park in Port Moresby, delivering two thrilling matches that captivated local cricket fans.

The PNG NRL Academy National Schools Tournament concluded with a thrilling grand final showdown at Santos Football Stadium on Saturday, where the National Capital District [NCD] clinched both the Years 9/10 Boys and Open Girls championships.

PNG lightweight boxing champion Junior Kauko Raka, also known as the “PNG Prodigy,” is preparing for his eighth professional bout this July against Fijian champion Mikaele Ravalaka.

At the Kwikila Station in the Central Province, the Rigo Schools Rugby League Competition kicked off its season.

The Bougainville Football Federation is mourning the passing of their president, Justin Helele.

The Coffee Connections West Rugby League club were all smiles this week when they received new sets of uniforms courtesy of their naming rights sponsor.