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Bob Morris remembered as ‘football Icon’ and ‘mentor’ to football generations

Late football coach, Bob Maiya Morris; has been remembered for his outstanding contributions to soccer in Madang and across Papua New Guinea, with Madang Soccer Association President, Siegfried Beschel; describing his passing as a great loss to PNG football. Speaking during a farewell tribute at Laiwaden Oval in Madang, Beschel said Morris had contributed immensely […]

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Barramundis win by 4 wickets in thriller

The PNG Barramundis have secured a four-wicket victory over Denmark in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A, chasing down a target of 305 runs to finish on 307 for six in 49.1 overs at the Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi, Kenya yesterday. PNG’s successful run chase was built on a series […]

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Bai relish first Lae visit

Injured PNG Kumul and Gold Coast Titan forward Cooper Bai spent the weekend in the Morobean Capital of Lae for the first time as a brand ambassador of Trukai. While in Lae, Bai took time to encourage young Papua New Guineans to work hard and prepare for the historical PNG Chiefs entry into the NRL […]

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Star-studded Samoa down Kumuls

A dominant second half performance by Toa Samoa was just enough to get them a win over the PNG Kumuls this afternoon at the Santos National Football Stadium. The Kumuls delivered a brave effort in the first half to trail 14-6, but the Samoans came out strong in the second with more field possession which […]

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All Pacific clash tomorrow

Port Moresby’s Santos National Football Stadium is expected to be packed to capacity tomorrow for the all-Pacific double header of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. The PNG Orchids are set to face the Fiji Bulikulas at 12.15pm followed by the blockbuster between the PNG Kumuls and Toa Samoa at 2.25pm. PNG Rugby Football League […]

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To’o: Humbled to play in PNG

Playing international rugby league in Papua New Guinea is something many rugby league players anticipate. Whether you’re Australian, Kiwi, English, Samoan, Tongan, Fijian, Cook Islander, French or Lebanese, the passionate Papua New Guinean rugby league fan is unique. You find them no where else in the world, only in Papua New Guinea, a nation that […]

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Nui Wei bus sponsors Lae youths for Snax 9s

A Lae-based businessman and owner of Nui Wei Bus Service has sponsored a team of unemployed youths from Lae to compete in the upcoming Mt Hagen Snax 9s rugby league tournament. The sponsorship will give the youths an opportunity to participate in organised sport and represent Lae at the tournament in Western Highlands Province. Lae […]

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PNG under 15 men’s football team departs for Azerbaijan

The PNG Under 15 Men’s National Team departed for Azerbaijan on Wednesday to participate in the FIFA Under 15 World Cup and Football Festival scheulded from October 22nd to November 1st. Led by captain Mathew Sopo, the 14-member squad will represent Papua New Guinea at the international youth football development event, which brings together young […]

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Luai: ‘My focus now is Samoa’

Jerome Luai will be calling Papua New Guinea home in 2028- but right now- his focus is doing well for Toa Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup. The Parramatta-bound play maker said this after touching down in Port Moresby, eyes fixed on playing against PNG Kumuls this Saturday at the Santos National Football Stadium. […]

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Lae City FC backs youth development

Lae City Football Club is preparing its Under-18 team for the national youth finals in Port Moresby, with the club focused on developing young players for senior football. Team manager Dennis Kossie says discipline, commitment and the right attitude have contributed to the team’s performance and qualification for the finals. The team will face opponents […]

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