The finals showdown of the Pacific Bowl Championship between the New Zealand (NZ) Kiwis and the PNG Kumuls is at CommBank Stadium in Sydney, scheduled to kick off tomorrow, Sunday 10th November 2024 at 5:20pm. The match is already generating significant attraction and excitement, promising to be a thrilling encounter. The Kiwis have bolstered their lineup with the inclusion of Casey McLean, Jordan Riki, and Trent Toelau. The team is set to field a strong side, featuring Keano Kini at fullback, Jamayne Isaako and Will Warbrick on the wings, and Matthew Timoko and Peta Hiku in the center positions. The…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The Pacific Cup Championship Final is set to display an electrifying encounter between the Kangaroos and Tonga XIII, at the CommBank Stadium in Sydney with the kick-off scheduled for Sunday 10th November 2024 at 3:05 PM. The highly anticipated showdown will bring a thrilling and exhilarating performance of rugby league as both sides face a do-or-die for the 2024 Pacific Cup Championship Title. The Australian Kangaroo’s ate stacked with talent, including Dylan Edwards at fullback, Xavier Coates and Zac Lomax on the wings, and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Tom Trbojevic in the centre positions. Tom Dearden and Mitchell Moses will handle…
Papua New Guinea’s Golden Fish Ryan Pini was awarded as an inductee by the 2024 Papua New Guinea Sports Hall of Fame’s 8th Edition Induction on Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby. The prestigious event, attended by PNG Olympic Committee President Emma Waiwai, Sports Minister Kinofa Feo, and Vodafone’s Chief Marketing Officer, recognized the inspiring contributions of these athletes to PNG’s sports sector. One of PNG’s most celebrated athletes Ryan Pini after winning PNG’s first gold medal in the in the Olympics, delivered a heartfelt speech during the ceremony. He expressed deep gratitude for the…
The KCK Rigo Rice Cup (RRC) is set to revolutionize the rugby league scene in Papua New Guinea through its unprecedented prize money of K200,000 and community-focused initiatives. The KCK RRC tournament offers the highest prize pools with the first prize of K200,000, K60,000 second prize and K40,000 third prize, including consolation prizes. Recently securing a significant sponsorship of K30,000 from Construct Oceanic Limited and accumulating its budget to more than K300,000, it marks the beginning of a high-stakes rugby season. Construct Oceanic Limited representative Mr. Wale Molumi highlighted their commitment to community development, stating, “Despite the tough times, we…
The highly anticipated KCK Rigo Rice Cup (RRC) Tournament is now set to kick off on November 17th, following a rescheduling announcement during a recent KCK Rigo Rice Cup (RRC) sponsorship press conference yesterday in Port Moresby city. The grassroots tournament promises to be an exhilarating rugby league events across Papua New Guinea with substantial support, including the recent sponsor from Construct Oceanic Limited. The KCK RRC has ambitious plans over the next five years as the organizers aim to increase the prize pool to K1 million and expand the competition nationwide. While being an inaugural event this year, the…
The Papua New Guinea Sports Hall of Fame celebrated its 8th edition induction ceremony honouring two outstanding former PNG athletes, which took place yesterday, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby. Subul Babo,(Athletics), and Ryan Pini, (Swimming) were formally acknowledged by the PNG Olympic Committee President Emma Waiwai, Sports Minister Kinoka Feo and Vodafone Chief Marketing Officer for their inspiring contribution to PNG’s sports sector, now a part of the esteemed group of athletes celebrated for their outstanding achievements and enduring influence. Subul Babo, born in Namatanai, New Ireland Province, is renowned for his remarkable achievements…
The violence that has erupted in Gordons, Port Moresby today scattered the local vendors and innocent individuals following a death yesterday. Acting Metropolitan Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang told PNG HAUSBUNG clearly addressed the situation and said this has slowly dissipated now after the police presence at the crime scene. According to Acting Metropolitan Superintendent Rubiang, the incident is most likely related to a violent fight between two individuals from Tari Hela Province and Kerema Gulf Province resulting in both victims losing their lives yesterday and today. AMS Rubiang also higlighted the death of the two individuals initially responsible for the violence…
Trukai Industry launches its three (3) months Internship Program this year 2025 under the Trukai Industries Smart Farmer Program (SFP) at the Pacific Adventist University today Tuesday November 5th. The launching was initiated during the 2024 Smart Farmer Program graduation which also acknowledged Eight (8 awardees out of Twenty-four (24) graduates to undergo the internship program from Lae University of Technology (UOT) and Pacific Adventist University in Port Moresby. Eight graduates today were awarded the internship program while studying in PAU, while 14 will be selected soon from the UOT. These farmers have been identified as prime farmers and fulfilled…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) LNG Kumuls Veteran, current PNG Kumuls fullback and Man-of-the-Match Nene McDonald remains satisfied and pleased for the Kumuls effort claiming the title as the “2024 Pacific Bowl Champions” after taking down the Cook Islands Aitu with 42-20 win at the Santos National Football Stadium (NFS). While celebrating after a dormant win, McDonald told PNG HAUSBUNG about the challenges and efforts behind the outstanding performance. McDonald emphasized that despite the distracting tough lead in the first half with 16-14 including the hot weather above 30°, he remained focused on the second half which in return paid…
The PNG Kumuls triumphed over the Cook Islands Aitu with a final score of 42-20, earning the title as the Pacific Bowl Championship in a spectacular display of rugby league today at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The Kumuls emerged victorious under fine weather and ground conditions, much to the delight of their home crowd and behind the TV screens. The game started with a bang as Elijah Roltinga crossed the line in the 5th minute, setting the tone for the Kumuls’ dominance. Despite an early response from the Aitu’s Davvy Moale in the 8th minute, the…