PNG Hunters make two changes for opening home game
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team have made two changes to their squad for this weekend's Intrust Super Cup home opener against the Easts Tigers in Port Moresby.Adex Wera replaces Karo...
View ArticleFiji thrashed by rampant England, slip to third
The Fiji sevens side was brutally dumped out of the Vancouver World Series tournament by eventual winners England before recovering some pride by defeating the USA in the bronze medal playoff.Fiji met...
View ArticleBroncos welcome Slater's return
You might think the Brisbane Broncos would be dreading the return of Melbourne fullback Billy Slater, but it appears to be quite the opposite with many of the squad happy to see the Storm legend back...
View ArticleEngland joins Pacific Test triple-header in May
For the first time, the 2017 edition of the Pacific Test will see the might of England clash with the brave of Samoa as part of an all International Rugby League triple-header at Campbelltown Sports...
View ArticleWorld Rugby to assess Tonga's Teufaiva Stadium
A delegation from World Rugby is visiting Tonga this week and will assess the state of Teufaiva National Stadium.Work has finally begun on renovations to the ground, which is being refurbished for...
View ArticlePNG Hunters outclassed by Falcons
A CLASSY Sunshine Falcons outfit gave the Papua New Guinea Hunters their third loss of the Q-Cup season on Saturday, beating the SP-sponsored franchise 38-14 at Sunshine Coast Stadium.“It was...
View ArticleBlues don't know why Williams taped up logo
The Blues appear to be at a loss as to why Sonny Bill Williams decided to tape up the Bank of New Zealand advertising on his Super Rugby jersey.The taped-up collar was obvious when the All Black...
View ArticlePNG Hunters Coach Marum wants 100% from players
HEADING into their Intrust Super Cup round 8 clash against the defending premiers Burleigh Bears on Sunday, PNG Hunters coach Michael Marum has challenged the team that out-muscled Redcliffe 12-10...
View ArticleForan's gone to the Dogs - report
Kieran Foran during the New Zealand Kiwis v England match in Dunedin in November 2014. Photo: Photosport Foran has been meeting with clubs in Sydney as he's always said he wanted to be closer to his...
View Article2017 Kangaroos Anzac Test squad
The Australian Rugby League Commission has today selected the following players to represent the Australian Kangaroos in the 2017 ANZAC Test.The 2017 ANZAC Test match, against New Zealand at...
View ArticleSlater's international career not over: Meninga
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says Billy Slater still has a future in the national side after the star fullback was overlooked for the green and golds' clash against the Kiwis on May 5 at GIO Stadium in...
View ArticlePNG Kumul player charged
THE Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League is faced with a situation which could seriously tarnish its reputation after a Kumuls player was charged by Sydney police following an incident after the...
View ArticlePNG Hunters stay atop Queensland Cup
The Papua New Guinea Hunters extended their winning streak in rugby league's Intrust Super Cup to five matches after thrashing the Townsville Blackhawks 42-4 in Port Moresby yesterday.Fullback...
View ArticleStruggling Seagulls stun PNG Hunters
The PNG Hunters were upset at home by the bottom-placed Tweed Heads Seagulls. Photo: RNZI / Melvin Levongo The Papua New Guinea Hunters seven-match winning streak came to a sudden end as they slumped...
View ArticleBlues dominate, Maroons win
SYDNEY: The four playmaking stars who have punctuated a decade of dominance for Queensland reunited at ANZ Stadium to somehow conjure a remarkable, come-from-behind 18-16 win to square the Origin...
View ArticlePacific Games Council takes legal action against Tongan government
The Pacific Games Council has begun legal proceedings against the Tonga government, following its decision to pull the plug on hosting the 2019 Games. The Council confirmed yesterday it would formally...
View ArticleNZ crush PNG in OFC U19 opener
New Zealand's Elizabeth Anton. Image: Phototek The Papua New Guinea Under-19 women were thrashed 12-0 by defending champions New Zealand in the opening match of the Oceania U-19 championship...
View ArticleNew halves combination for PNG Hunters
The PNG Hunters have dropped a bombshell naming a new halves combination and recalling a Digicel Cup player for Sunday’s round 22 Q-Cup match against the Ipswich Jets.In a press release yesterday,...
View ArticleBidding criteria for Pacific games
The Pacific Games Council (PGC) have highlighted that government support, people with expertise and available facilities as the three main criteria of choosing the new host for the 2019 Pacific Games....
View ArticleAbavu named at centre for semi-final showdown against Redcliffe Dolphins
BLAND Abavu has been named in the centres in place of the injured Israel Eliab for Sunday’s Q-Cup major semifinal against the Redcliffe Dolphins at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby.The...
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