The 2024 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Clash is back again. Today the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition (PNG NRLC) General Manager Mr. Leith Isaac was pleased to announce the 12 teams confirmed to participate in the 2024 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup. “Through an audit initiative to consume the full structure and capabilities of franchises.” “Its data is used through respected coordination to be shared within the registered clubs for understanding and improvement.” “We hold Club Professionalism as key pillar through the NRLC Strategic Plan.” The Waghi Tumbe for this season and four other bidding franchises clubs relayed their expressions of…
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Following a successful first week of round 1 games, the Hohola Off-Season Rugby League (HOSRL) committee is now set for its season confirmed with 52 teams each in both the Under-20 and A-Grade teams. HOS Events Coordinator, Mr. Omega Naru stressed that time consuming complications were sorted out this weekend to enable a more smooth coordination for teams to participate. “We have a total of 104 teams, which is the first time ever with this high number in HOS,” said Mr. Naru. “Due to the high number of teams, four weekends of continuous rugby is equivalent to the completion of…
The Correctional service of Papua New Guinea Bomana in Port Moresby has been lacking Correctional Service Development Programs for inmates and is struggling to maintain and uphold its purpose as a Correctional Service for inmates. Correctional facility of Papua New Guinea Bomana (CSPNGB) will now have the privilege of participating in its own Governors Cup tournament within the Correctional facility. CSPNGB Commanding Officer Chief Superintendent Sir Yelly Oiufa stressed the lack of development programs in the correctional facility to aid prisoners develop life skills while their sentence. “The Governor’s Cup is a step forward to creating a healthy body and…
After years spent listening to his Kiwi teammates at the Panthers rave about Michael Maguire, Isaah Yeo is excited to see what the veteran coach can bring to the Blues in the Origin arena. The premiership-winning mentor was officially confirmed as the man to replace Brad Fittler in the New South Wales role on Thursday, after stepping down as the New Zealand coach on November 24. While yet to have any first-hand experience with Maguire, Yeo said everything he’s heard from Penrith teammates James Fisher-Harris and Moses Leota – who have both played under Maguire at Test level – suggests…
Today marks a significant milestone in history of the Correctional Service (CS) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) with the launching the first ever Bomana Governor’s Cup Rugby Tournament. The National Capital District (NCD) Governors Cup Director and former inmate, Mr. Billy Aki was overwhelmed with tears of joy to launch this event, becoming the first ever in the history of this annual event to involve the participation of the inmates from the Bomana prison facility just outside Port Moresby city. Mr. Aki stressed his goals to the inmates on how they should collaborate to improve and build a healthy mind…
The NSW Rugby League Board has appointed Michael Maguire as the new head coach of the NSW Blues. Maguire, 49, fresh from steering the New Zealand national team to a historic 30-0 Pacific Cup Final win over the Kangaroos this month, will become the 16th coach of the Blues following the end of Brad Fittler’s six-year tenure. Maguire has coached 303 First Grade games with Wigan (2010-2011), South Sydney (2012-17) and Wests Tigers (2019-22), winning the 2010 Super League title, 2011 Challenge Cup, and 2014 NRL premiership with the Rabbitohs. NSWRL Chief Executive David Trodden made the announcement today at…
This week saw the official Governor’s Cup Tournament (GCT) Trophy being handed over by the 2022 GCT Defending Champions Vanuwatu Dust Captain Mr. Solomon Pokari, to the Governor’s Cup Director Mr. Billy Aki and his Committee. This was done to signify the start of another new season of the NCD Governor’s Cup Tournament. The ceremony was joined by the NCDC Youth Coordinator Mr. Rex Buka, NCDC Youth Desk, Junior Thomas, Governor’s Cup Director Mr. Billy Aki and the Vanuwatu Dust (VanuDust) Captain Solomon Pokari. Mr. Pokari expressed his gratitude to the GCT Committee for their commitment to the tournament and…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape is pleased with the turnaround in the performance of State-Owned Enterprises (SEO) since his government took office in 2019, and then went to work on them to improve their operations. Marape expressed his appreciation following the State-Owned Enterprises Minister, William Duma’s presentation on a comprehensive 16-page progress report to Parliament recently, on the reform program to Papua New Guinea’s SOEs along with their respective performance and outlook for the current year. The progress report signifies a turning point in the revitalization of SOEs, marking a pivotal moment in Papua New Guinea’s economic landscape. Marape underscored…
It’s on again, the Hohola off- Season (HOS) competition in Port Moresby city at the Ipi Park, where over 40 teams will be participating in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Round 1 of the competition kicked off over the weekend with 38 men’s and 10 women’s teams to play in the duration of the off- season competition. HOS Games Coordinator, Mr. Omega Nari stated that the goal for the officials committee is to involve as many youths as possible to make Hohola a haven for young athletes to find common grounds through rugby. “We want to create a society…
Police in Lae in the Morobe province have arrested and charged a woman for the murder of another woman this week and investigation is now on to identify if there were other suspects involved in this murder case. The Acting Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Mr. James Luan said that the law is there to protect everyone and anyone breaking it, will be dealt with accordingly by the law. “This is a democratic country, so you may do as you please. But we have laws that protect ourselves and others and once violated, can change situations very fast, so we must…