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Eight teams seal race for K500,000 Rigo Rice Cup

The race for the 2026 Rigo Rice Cup title has reached the business end, with the final eight teams locked in to compete for a share of the K500,000 prize pool. Following three weekends of intense finals challenge fixtures, eight teams survived the round-robin stage to book their quarter-final spots at Port Moresby’s Sir Hubert […]

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Rigo hosts Southern PNGFA Cup

More than 20 teams from Central, Milne Bay, and Western have converged on Kaparoko village in the Rigo Coast area of Central for the Papua New Guinea Football Association [PNGFA] Cup Southern Region qualifiers which kicked off yesterday. The week-long tournament has drawn 20 men’s and four women’s teams, with the grand finals set for […]

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Martyrs Memorial Secondary athletes bag 20 medals at NCD championships

A team of 13 student-athletes from Martyrs Memorial Secondary School in Northern Province has delivered an outstanding performance at the recent National Capital District Athletics Championships in Port Moresby, capturing 20 medals. The two-day championship haul included 10 gold, five silver, and five bronze medals. Among the standout performers were two para-athletes with special needs, […]

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NCD Rugby Union concludes 2026 season with plans to expand

The National Capital District Rugby Union [NCDRU] has wrapped up its 2026 season following grand final fixtures held at Bava Park in Port Moresby on Sunday. The season finale saw the Air Transport Wing [ATW] Falcons claim a double victory, securing both the Under-20 title against the Southern Chiefs and the Premier Men’s division title […]

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PNG finish group stage with undefeated run in MSG Cup

The Papua New Guinea Bilums remain undefeated in the 2026 Women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup after dominating their last round match against Solomon Islands today at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, Fiji. The defending champions campaign will continue with finals expected to be played this weekend. It has been a dominant campaign for the […]

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PNG Chiefs secure partnership with Coca-Cola

The PNG Chiefs have welcomed another partnership to their campaign as they prepare for to enter the 2028 NRL season. Coco-Cola Euro-Pacific PNG is the third edition joining as a premier partner after BSP and Struddys, marking a new chapter of supporting rugby in Papua New Guinea. The PNG Chiefs made this formal announcement today […]

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ATW Falcons secure NCDRU junior title, complete double victory

The Air Transport Wing [ATW] Falcons have claimed the National Capital District Rugby Union [NCDRU] Under-20 title after a hard-fought victory over the Southern Chiefs at Bava Park on Sunday. The junior final opened with intense physical pressure from both sides. Southern Chiefs missed an early opportunity to take the lead when a penalty kick […]

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Dabaris proud of strong representation in national squads

Central Dabaris chief executive officer Hubert Warupi says the franchise is proud of its growing presence at the national level following multiple player and staff selections across upcoming representative fixtures. Lucy Kodana, Linda Daure, and Brigit Movoa earned selection into the PNG Junior Orchids squad for the Prime Minister’s XIII curtain-raiser at the Santos National […]

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Wabag RFL champions bound for 2027 Rigo Rice Cup

Winners of the 2026 Wabag Rugby Football League [WRFL] men’s A-grade division will earn direct entry into next year’s Rigo Rice Cup competition. The announcement was made by major sponsor Lindsay Tei Abel on Sunday during the minor premiership presentation for the WRFL 2026 season, officially named the Lindsay Tei Abel Cup, at Momis Oval […]

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PNG development pipeline tested in international clash

The depth of Papua New Guinea’s rugby league pathway faces a benchmark test this Saturday as the Junior Kumuls and Junior Orchids clash with Australia School Boys and Girls at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League [PNGRFL] named both national select sides, bringing together the country’s […]

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