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Former Melbourne Storm and PNG Kumuls centre Justin Olam has thrown his full support behind the newly established National Youth Competition, calling it a vital first step as Papua New Guinea pushes towards joining the NRL in 2028.

Retired Papua New Guinea rugby league star Justin Olam has expressed confidence in the future of women’s rugby in the country as it heads into the second edition of the PNG National Women’s Competition.

Papua New Guinea’s table tennis team made history at the recent Pacific Mini Games, with the women’s team winning silver for the first time, described by the federation as a huge achievement for the sport in the country.

PNG Kumuls and South Sydney winger Alex Johnston says he’s committed to chasing history, another premiership, and a return to the top for the Rabbitohs after signing a two-year contract extension through 2027.
At 30, Johnston remains one of the NRL’s most prolific and consistent try scorers, with 207 tries from 237 appearances in the Souths colors. But he’s not done yet.

The National Touch Football Championships set to take place in Milne Bay in December has been given a boost of K50,000 by the Alotau District Association.

Gulf Komara have solidified their status as serious title contenders in the 2025 Premier Soccer League following a clinical 2-0 victory over Hekari United in Round 6 at the PNG Football Stadium on Saturday.

The Papua New Guinea Men’s National Cricket Team, the Barramundis, concluded a high-intensity two-day trial match from July 15 to July 16, 2025, at Amini Park.