The Kroton Hela Wigmen delivered a commanding 40–10 victory over the West New Britain Provincial Government Kimbe Cutters in the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Pawa Meri Round 17 on Saturday 9th August. The Wigmen dominated the full 80 minutes, overwhelming their opponents with a relentless eight-try performance at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby city. Wigmen wasted no time asserting dominance, with Trevor Solu opening the scoreboard in just the second minute. Douglas Tandaku followed soon after in the 16th minute, and Kaupa Sipa added a third try at the 28-minute mark. McWin Worinu extended the lead with a…
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The women’s East New Britain Rabaul Gurias team dominated the NCDC Moni Plus Pom Vipers in Round-2 of the Santos Cup today at the Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby. The Gurias relentless efforts proved their commitment to achieving victory. Although the Gurias started early with two tries by Charlene Hauara and Irene Luava, the Vipers on home grown retaliated with two tries before half time by Josephine Howard and Josephine Wesu. Both the outfits saw only one successful conversion from their tries. Gurais Willamina Hauna and Vipers Winnie Kusalai successfully converted 2-points bringing their point to meet at 10…
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) proudly congratulated seven (7) PNG female players following their Australia National Rugby League Invitational Try Outs in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The Seven domestic female players to attend this once in a lifetime opportunity consist of PNG Orchids and Santos Cup players, two based in Australia while five locally based. The seven players include Belinda Gwasamun (Wamp Nga Mt Hagen Eagles), Leila Kerowa (Gas Resource Central Dabaris), Josephine Howard (Moni Plus NCDC Port Moresby Vipers), Marie Biyama (Western Clydesdales), Meli Joe (Wamp Nga Mt Hagen Eagles), Sareka Mooka (Northern Pride) and Yolanda…
The Commissioner of Police, David Manning, has condemned the recently leaked details of Police Search Warrant to media, regarding the raid to the Department of Finance under the Waigani Court District Authority. Commissioner Manning shared this in statement describing the unauthorized efforts as “trial by media” that may hinder police investigations, following the unauthorized release of a police operation to the media by a third-party. The Commissioner’s comments follow sensationalized claims by the media in relation to the lawful execution of a search warrant at the Department of Finance on 6 August 2025. While acknowledging the presence of media was…
City Pharmacy Limited (CPL) Wellness Clinic, Vision City and with Niugini Assurance Group Limited (NAGL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), sharing a mutual goal to enhancing Healthcare in Papua New Guinea. The MoU outlines a collaborative framework that provides enhanced healthcare access for insured clients. Depending on the client’s insurance policy, the MoU entitles NAGL-insured clients to access a range of medical services at CPL Wellness Clinics under discounted or fully covered payment schemes. Meanwhile, eligible Niugini Assurance customers will pay policy excess from 0%, 10% or 20% based on their insurance coverage terms & conditions and the rest…
The Bintangor Goroka Lahanis defeated the Kroton Hela Wigmen 22-14 in a tightly contested match at the National Sports Institute in Goroka, Eastern Highlands province. The home side came out firing, dominating early territory and possession. Fitler Omena opened the scoring with a swift finish in the corner, quickly followed by a powerful effort from Paluse Ake. Moments later, Cyborg Oliver powered through the middle, giving the Lahanis a commanding start with their third try in the opening quarter. Charlie Buka nailed two out of three conversions, stretching the lead and lifting the home crowd’s energy. Meanwhile, Wigmen showed class…
The 11th Iteration of Exercise Talisman Sabre officially concluded with a ceremony in Lae city, Morobe Province today after three weeks of intensive training and high-end warfighting scenarios. More than 40,000 military personnel joined from 19 nations and two observer nations, participating in three weeks of intensive training and high-end warfighting scenarios across Australia and complex training exercises in Papua New Guinea. Conducted between the Australian Defence Force and the United States Armed Forces, Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral combined training movement that reflects strength, endurance and commitment through regional partnership. Marking the first time an Exercise Talisman Sabre…
The Gas Resource Central Dabaris delivered a dominant performance in the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup, dismantling the NPL Enga Mioks 40-10 in a one-sided Round 16 at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby city over the weekend. The Dabaris Dominated the First Half until it was too late for the Mioks to come back in the second Half. From the outset, the Dabaris asserted full control, unleashing an effective offensive display that overwhelmed the Mioks’ defense. The score run was led by Willie Bire early, followed by a smooth double act from Ismael Rodney and Sydney Koi that set the…
The Lae Snax Tigers roared to a 26-18 triumph over the Wamp Nga Mt. Hagen Eagles in a spirited and action-packed Round 16 clash of the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup at the Lae League Ground over the weekend. The Tigers came out firing on home turf, with Kevin Yako setting the tone early with a clinical try that got the Lae crowd roaring. After a tense back-and-forth, the second half saw the Tigers unleash a flurry of attacks, with Samson Tobe and Mark Alunga striking within minutes of each other. Yako added a second try to his tally before Jaran Pitten…
The Asila Waghi Tumbe overpowered PRK Gulf Isou with a 28-18 victory in a tight match that kept fans on edge throughout. Waghi Tumbe forged a relentless victory in a fiery Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Round 16 clash at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The Tumbe’s opened the scoreboard taking early control, as Goi Sakipo and Daniel Toli scored back-to-back tries, followed by a powerful finish from John Karepa. With accurate conversions from Charlie Simon and Scott Francis, Tumbe quickly established dominance. However, PRK Gulf Isou responded with grit and fire. Karis Peter sparked their comeback with two…