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NRL defends PNG Chiefs

The National Rugby League in Australia stand ready to defend New Zealand’s High Court injunction to stop NRL’s incoming franchise PNG Chiefs from using the Chiefs name. NRL Chairman Peter V’Landys says they will be defending the matter vigorously. “The hypocrisy is mind-blowing, considering the Auckland Blues in 1996 used the NSW Blues name without […]

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SP joins Chiefs as major partner

Papua New Guinea Chiefs have welcomed SP Lager on board as the latest Major Partner with the new franchise preparing to make their debut in the 2028 NRL Season. The three-year partnership further strengthens the brand’s long-standing connection to rugby league and communities across the country. This will see SP Lager feature on the back […]

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Lam, Bai and Johnston out

The PNG Rugby Football League released the PNG Kumuls squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup today with several notable omissions. Leigh Leopards halfback Lachlan Lam (wrist surgery), Gold Coast Titans Cooper Bai (hamstring) and Alex Johnston (rib) have all been ruled out of the 23-men squad. Adding to the 23 players, three have […]

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Ume grateful for support following pro-bout in New Zealand

Papua New Guinea’s professional boxer John Ume is grateful for the support he has received from the Sanctuary Hotel and Rapopo Plantation Resort during his recent bout. This follows after Ume claimed the BX-9 Welterweight Championship title in New Zealand over the weekend. The two-time boxing Olympian turned professional boxer John Ume has dominated his […]

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Igam Crocs retain PNGDF Commander’s Cup with shutout victory over FSB Tigers

The Igam 11-3-4 Crocs are taking the PNGDF Commander’s Cup back to Lae after securing back-to-back titles with a dominant 13–0 shutout victory over the Force Support Battalion (FSB) Tigers on Monday 5th October. ​NCD Governor Powes Parkop and PNGDF Commander Rear Admiral Philip Polewara officially kicked off the high-stakes final in Port Moresby, setting […]

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PNG Barras squad named for Challenge League

Cricket Papua New Guinea (Cricket PNG) has named a 14-player squad for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup (CWC) Challenge League campaign in Kenya. The challenger set to run from October 21 to 31 will put the PNG Barramundis to test, facing a crucial series of matches as they pursue a top […]

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Taylor Pacific Group joins PNG Chiefs as major partner

The PNG Chiefs have welcomed Taylor Pacific Group as a Major Partner of the club following official announcement yesterday. This deal will see one of Papua New Guinea’s leading home- grown business groups feature on the sternum of the club’s inaugural NRL jersey. The sternum positioning is part of a long-term partnership for Taylor Pacific […]

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Ngutlik named in Fiji Squad

Former PNG Kumuls winger Jimmy Ngutlik has switched alliance to the Fiji Batis with one week to go before the Rugby League World Cup kicks off in Australia and PNG. The Kumul #307 was named in the Bati’s 23-man squad yesterday among prominent NRL and Super League figures as players started making their way into […]

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OFC Pro-League reveals 2027 schedule

The second season of Oceania’s first-ever professional football league kicks off on January 22, 2027 in Australia, with first circuit series hosting duties being shared between Australia and Papua New Guinea. Defending champions Auckland FC will begin their title defense in an epic rematch of the 2026 final against South Melbourne FC on the opening […]

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London Broncos finish on high

London Broncos completed their 2026 season as champions of the Betfred Championship after defeating Doncaster 78-6 in the grand final. The 72-point victory also went down as the biggest ever grand final winning margin in the history of the championship, adding to the accolades achieved by the club this year, including winning the League Leaders’ […]

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