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PNG U15 men’s team for football festival announced

PNG Football Association officially announced the PNG Under 15 Men’s National Team for the upcoming FIFA U15 World Cup and Football Festival in Azerbaijan which starts on the 24th and ends on the 30th. The team will depart Papua New Guinea on 20th of October and return on the 3rd of November. According to a […]

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De Belin fired up for first World Cup

Papua New Guinea Kumuls Jack de Belin is prepared to make his Rugby League World Cup debut this Saturday against Lebanon at the Santos National Football Stadium. This marks his fourth year wearing the red black and gold. Just like all others that have come and gone in the past, including those in the present, […]

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Moretti, Biondi Odo named in starting Kumuls

Parramatta’s Luca Moretti and former Canterbury Bulldogs Bailey Biondi Odo have been named in the starting line up for the PNG Kumuls opening fixture against Lebanon on Saturday. The New Zealand Warriors bound Bailey Biondi Odo will fill in at halfback in place of injured Lachlan Lam. Biondi Odo will partner with 2026 Betfred Championship […]

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Vala to lead Barras at ODI Kenya tour

The PNG Barramundis departed Papua New Guinea today for Dubai before continuing to Kenya for the ICC Cricket World Cup [CWC] Challenge League campaign from October 21–31, with captain Assadollah Vala confident in the team’s preparation for the upcoming 50-over competition. Vala said the team had trained well since returning from Japan, successfully shifting its […]

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Veteran Lt Col. Kagena still laces up for the PNGDF Commanders Cup

Most service members hang up the boots after 24 years of playing active sports. But for Lieutenant Colonel Velmoore Kagena, disciplined physical management has been the ticket to taking the field for the Papua New Guinea Defence Force Commanders Cup. ​As the 10th edition wrapped up on Monday the 5th of October 2026, it wasn’t […]

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Rupa to make debut among cricket veterans

Papua New Guinea’s emerging cricketer Doko Rupa is set to make his debut for the national men’s team when they depart for their One-Day International Tour tomorrow as the PNG Barramundi’s prepare to compete in the 2026 ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League in Kenya. The 28-year old is prepared to give his best in […]

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PNGDF Commanders Cup 2026 a success

The recently concluded 2026 PNGDF Commanders Cup has been hailed a success, bringing service members together in Port Moresby to foster camaraderie and force cohesion. ​Tournament patron and PNGDF Commander, Rear Admiral Philip Polewara, commended the Igam Crocs for defending their title, praising the event’s high intensity and smooth organization. ​”They came to defend the […]

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PNG Orchids to host home matches

Papua New Guinea Orchids are set to host two home matches when the 2026 Rugby League World Cup kicks off this weekend. The Orchids will face France in their round one fixture at the Santos National Football Stadium this Saturday. This year’s squad consist of experienced veterans from the NRLW space, Queensland Cup and the […]

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Globe manufacturing company supports Madang Rugby League grand final

Madang Rugby League has received some timely assistance from Globe Manufacturing Company as it prepares to host its grand final games tomorrow. The company donated tins of paint to mark the Ron Albert Oval ahead of tomorrow’s fixtures. The donation was formally presented by Globe Manufacturing General Manager, Darmith Fernando, to Madang Rugby League Administrator, […]

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Voro ready for World Cup

London Broncos five-eighth and 2026 Betfred Championship Player of the Year Gairo Voro is ready for the Rugby League World Cup. Voro arrived in the country yesterday with fellow London Broncos team mates, Finley Glare, Robert Mathias, Morea Morea, Epel Kapinias and Alex Max. Making two appearances for the Kumuls last year in the Pacific […]

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