Sport

All cricket matches begin and end with people behind the scenes to make sure every match goes is successful. One of the most important aspects of the game is the pitch which is the surface where every ball is bowled, every bat hits and every run is made.

The race for national pride is heating up as the Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea prepares to stage its senior national final trials from September 4-7 at the Taurama Aquatic and Indoor Centre.

In a first for Papua New Guinea sports, global payments giant Visa has signed a three-year platinum partnership with the PNG LNG Kumuls, marking a historic breakthrough that elevates rugby league and the country onto the world stage.

WR Carpenters Group of Companies has once again demonstrated its commitment to grassroots development and national sport by donating a Mitsubishi FUSO ROSA 30-seater bus to the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League [PNGRFL].

Papua New Guinea’s dream of fielding its first-ever National Rugby League (NRL) team is closer to reality, with Prime Minister James Marape paying tribute to outgoing PNG NRL CEO Andrew Hill for his “instrumental” role in the historic project.

As the PNG National Women's cricket team prepares for the Women’s East Asia Pacific World Cup Qualifiers in Fiji starting September 7, 2025, much of the team’s competitive edge will come from the strength and conditioning expertise of Coach Anthea Murray. Working alongside head coach Mahuru Dai, Murray is ensuring the players are physically prepared to compete at the highest level. The team leaves for Brisbane on August 31 for final preparations.

Papua New Guinea’s Barramundis came close but fell short against Kuwait, losing by 4 wickets in a thrilling encounter at the Farmers Cricket Club Ground in St Martin during their ICC CWC Challenge League A 2024–26 campaign, on Monday.

Kikori has stamped its authority on the Southern Region Basketball Tournament, overcoming both rivals and a grueling journey to claim the championship on Sunday.

The 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup finals are shaping up to be an intense battle as Agmark Rabaul Gurias and Port Moresby Vipers have both advanced following thrilling elimination matches over the weekend.

Papua New Guinea’s ICC CWC Challenge League A 2024–26 campaign got off to a narrow defeat, as the Barramundis went down to Denmark by 18 runs in their opening match at the National Cricket Centre, Grainville.