Sport

Papua New Guinea’s Rugby League World Cup campaign has been hit with a massive blow, with key back Nene Macdonald facing a race against time to feature in the October tournament after suffering a major knee injury.

London Broncos maintained their relentless pursuit of a Betfred Championship treble on Sunday, handing Doncaster RLFC an emphatic 42-6 defeat in their qualifying play-off final at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Brisbane-based Queensland Paia Touch Association is set to unleash its fresh talent at the upcoming Papua New Guinea National Touch Championships in Port Moresby.

The Enga Peace and Unity Games kicked off today in Wabag as part of activities leading into Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Anniversary celebrations.

The Corporate Touch Port Moresby Association is prepared to host the 2026 National Touch Championship following a bidding rights win last year.

A double by Papua New Guinea international Nixon Putt has propelled the Central Queensland Capras into the Hostplus Cup preliminary finals following a 28-24 victory over the Ipswich Jets on Sunday at Aurizon Stadium in Queensland, Australia.

The Agmark Rabaul Gurias have been crowned the 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup champions after defeating the PRK Mendi Muruks 26-14 in the grand final at a sold-out Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby on Sunday.

Mendi Muruks halfback Francis Sam and Gas Resources Central Dabaris lock Jeffinda Sap were crowned the 2026 PNG National Rugby League Competition [PNG NRLC] Players of the Year at the official season awards night in Port Moresby on Wednesday, September 10.

The Gubuli Sharks have produced a major upset in the Tauruba Rugby League [TRL] competition, stunning reigning premiers the Lamana Eels to book their spot in the 2026 B-grade grand final.

The Tauruba Rugby League Association is bracing for an explosive weekend of action as the 2026 semi-finals heat up, with spots in the prestigious Grand Final on the line across both A-Grade and B-Grade divisions.