The SWG TSI Valley Hunters women’s team put on a confident performance in their Round 2 matchup against Wanderers in the NiuPower CRUW 2025 on Saturday in Port Moresby city. Played at 12:40pm, the Hunters ran away with a 10-0 victory, showcasing disciplined defense and fluent attacking movements scoring two tries in both the first and second half without. The team scored one try and successfully slotted a conversion, keeping Wanderers scoreless throughout the encounter. Referee Mrs. Dulcie, supported by assistant referees Mr. Bradley and Alwin D. maintained a fair and balanced contest, including Manu. I once again serving as…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The SO League Agency and Academy Pathway Program (LAAPP) recognized by the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) continues into round-one (1) after its preseason in three divisions. The SO League focuses on community-based youth, to channel their energy into learning and making new companions under the SO LAAPP through Rugby League following Papua New Guinea’s bid for a PNG Rugby League team into the NRL in 2028 SO LAAPP Northeast Coordinator Mr. Allan Soto on Wednesday 9th April, told PNG HAUSBUNG that more than 200 community-based boys have displayed high interest through forming teams and participating in their…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Boxing Union has announced that on the 19th of April, Port Moresby city will see the commencement of the 2025 Kokoda Cup Challenge at the Lamana Gold Club Arena. The announcement today saw the attendance of executive representatives from partners and sponsors including, PNG Boxing Union President Dr. Dideon Kendino, Lamana Hotel General Manager Jacquie Simons and the National Finance Representative, Monica Sariman. Speaking at the event, Dr. Kendino was pleased to announce that the event will run from 11:30am to 5pm, with the official opening for international fights at 2pm. Dr. Kendino further extended…
The Lareva Dragons edged out the GH Vikings in extra time with a 14-10 victory in a thrilling showdown on Friday, March 5th, at Bava Park, Port Moresby in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Major Semi Finals. The Dragons came on strong in the first half with Naiko Nari scoring in the 2nd minute of the first half, followed by a successful conversion by Cedric Igman, giving Lareva an early 6-0 lead. The Vikings responded in the 27th minute with a try from Stalin Amber but trailed 4-6 into half time with an unsuccessful conversion. The second half saw intense…
The Morobe Pride outclassed the Dust Turfs in a commanding display of skill and resilience in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Leg 3 Major Semi-Final over the weekend. Despite challenging rainy conditions, the Morobe Pride secured a dominant 16-4 victory at Bava Park, Port Moresby, on Sunday, March 6, 2025. Morobe Pride Patrick Morea, set the tone for the match Opening the scoreboard in the 23rd minute with a try. Just two minutes later, Sharklin .R crossed the line for another try, giving Morobe Pride a 10-0 lead by halftime despite 1 out of 2 successful conversions by Half back…
The SP Papua New Guinea (PNG) Hunters Fullback Sanny Wabo leads a thrilling victory over the Tweed Seagulls in Round 5 of the Queens Rugby League Hostplus Cup today 5th April, at the Cbus Super Stadium in the Gold Coast. Wabo stood out scoring a hat-trick with the support of his teammates, in smart attack and defense formation, leading his side to a team effort victory, 26-20. Despite the Seagulls opening the scoreboard early with a try by Phoenix Steinwede in the 2nd minute, the Hunters calmly responded with a barrage of points through the momentous performance by Sanny Wabo…
The Cricket PNG (CPNG) in consultation with Boroko Motors and the CPNG Board Chairman, postpones the start of Isuzu T20 Smash 2025 to the 4th of May, 2025. Cricket PNG CEO, Mr. Richard Done, announced that the Isuzu Men’s T20 Smash event has been postponed to early May due to recent adverse weather in Port Moresby. The announcement was addressed in a statement by Cricket PNG Media on 4th April, 2025. While originally scheduled to begin on Friday, the decision aims to ensure optimal conditions for players, fans and to preserve ground conditions for top-level T20 cricket action. However, the…
The SP PNG Hunters are set to meet the Tweed Head Seagulls tomorrow in Gold Coast Australia and Head Coach Paul Aiton is expecting some good performance from the boys, having prepared well over the week in preparation of the match. In an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG, Coach Aiton said during the preparation, he stressed the importance of consistency in training and game execution, especially when playing away from home. Aiton stressed that it was a good and productive week of preparations. He underlined one key aspect of this preparation, which is goal-kicking, an area where Jamie Mavako, the team’s…
The SP PNG Hunters are set to meet the Tweed Head Seagulls tomorrow in Gold Coast Australia and Head Coach Paul Aiton is expecting some good performance from the boys, having prepared well over the week in preparation of the match. In an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG, Coach Aiton said during the preparation, he stressed the importance of consistency in training and game execution, especially when playing away from home. Aiton stressed that it was a good and productive week of preparations. He underlined one key aspect of this preparation, which is goal-kicking, an area where Jamie Mavako, the team’s…
The Tokarara Dikagari Road in Port Moresby city continues to receive excavation work as a crucial step in ensuring a solid foundation for the road rehabilitation following its deteriorating condition, which accumulated over the years. The Niugini Engineering and Procurement Services Limited (NEPS) commenced excavation along the Dikagari road, beginning at the border of Hohola and Tokarara and will continue work on the length of the road and completing excavation at the roundabout at Kora-Way. NEPS Project Manager Mr. Lawrence Blehe on Wednesday 3rd April, highlighted to PNG HAUSBUNG that thorough cutting and filling are essential for stabilizing depressions along…