Prime Minister’s XIII Junior Kumul’s coach Joey Grima has expressed satisfaction with the fulltime 22-22 draw against the Australian School Boys on Sunday 13th October at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Coach Grima told PNG HAUSBUNG his gratitude to the Juniors Kumuls performance acknowledging the positive transition from previous years of the Junior Kumuls. He added that the completion of the National Rugby League (NRL) Bid Academy Program has encompassing 720 students from Goroka, Kokopo, Mt Hagen, Lae, Central and the National Capital District (NCD), nurturing young Rugby potential into the Official commencement date of the PNG NRL…
Author: E’lle-Gore YASI
The Prime Minister’s XIII Junior Rugby League Competition resulted in a draw between the Junior Kumuls and Australian School Boys at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby today, with scoreline 22-22. The Junior Kumuls led thanks to tries by Cedric Kuli in the 12th minute and Jared Horne in the 27th minute followed 1 out of two successful conversions. The Australian School Boys responded quickly with in the second half despite the Junior Kumuls with the first try by Fabian Kari. The Australian side responded fast with a thrilling momentum of tries by Sam Stansor, Lincoln Fletcher and…
SP Papua New Guinea Hunters (SP PNG Hunters) young gun, Finley Glare, remains focused on his first Prime Minister’s XIII (13) match with the PNG men’s team after a successful 2024 season with the Hunters in the Host Plus Cup. The 21year old lad from Ialibu Pangia district of Southern Highlands Province shared with PNG HAUSBUNG that he aims to focus on his first PMs13 match tomorrow against a firm Australian PM’s 13 men’s side. Although young Glare will have his debut with the PNG PM’s 13 Men’s side, he already has some experience playing in this particular international level…
Over 700 students participated in the Prime Minister’s XIII Community Clinic Program (CCP) hosted by the National Rugby League Papua New Guinea (NRLPNG) at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby today. According to PNGNRL Evaluation and Monitory Officer Mr. Emmanuel Tali, 40 students each from 19 selected schools, which is a total of 760 students, participated in the program this morning in the 2024 school’s Mini Mode Rugby League Competition for students aged between 6-12 years of age, which ran as part of the CCP. The annual PM’s XIII CCP through the PNGNRL is aimed at promoting education through…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) representative coaches Tahnee Noris and Jason Demetriou have announced the full squad for the men and women for the Prime Minister’s XIII match this Sunday 13th October. The PNG squads have assembled in Port Moresby ahead of the international Games to take place at the Santos National Football Stadium. Norris acknowledged this PMs game as an opportunity to play against some of the best players in the NRLW, addressing it as a test for PNG Players against a firm Australian side, to prepare for the upcoming Pacific Championship. “I’m excited to see the talent we…
The National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent (Met. Supt.) Silva Sika is urging the public to be more vigilant following a rise in crime and violence in Port Moresby city. In an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG, the Met. Supt. firmly emphasized that precautionary measures must be taken by the residents at this time when vehicle theft, armed robbery, violent attacks and petty crime are on the rise in the city. Mr. Sika also said that the violent encounters between groups have also increased fueled by differences between people or drunken brawls, igniting fights that often led to groups joining in,…
Police in the nation’s capital Port Moresby continue to vigorously investigate the recent armed robbery incident that took place at the Dash Besh supermarket at the Tokarara suburb that saw a death and injuries reported. The National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent (Met. Supt.) Silva Sika, in an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG, revealed that investigations are still ongoing to properly identify the culprits involved in the Tokarara heist. The heist occurred last week Sunday 6th October resulting in one person dead, which then triggered at reaction from the public that saw one of the suspects from the criminal gang who…
The 2024 NRL season will soon reach its thrilling conclusion as the Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers prepare to clash in the Grand Final at Accor Stadium in Sydney Australia this evening. This highly anticipated match will determine the 2024 NRL Premiership winner, with both teams showcasing exceptional performances throughout the season. The recent matches saw the Melbourne Storm have had the upper hand this season, the Storm defeated the Panthers in both their meetings, with scores of 24-22 and 8-0. The Storm’s recent form is also strong, with four wins in their last five games, while the Panthers…
The investigation Into East New Britain Palm Oil Limited (ENBPOL) and its business conduct with local oil palm growers in the Gazelle Peninsula will commence soon following the government releasing recently the fundings for it. The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru in a statement released on the 4th October, expressed gratitude to the Marape-Rosso government towards the released funds while highlighting the next step into formal investigation. The investigation will include close communication between the investigation team and key stakeholders in the investigation, including the ENB Provincial Government and Local Oil Palm farmers, and the ENBPOL. The…
East Sepik Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Christopher Tamari has confirmed that police officers are now on ground in Wosera to monitor, carryout investigations and prevent further clashes between two villages recently that has seen properties destroyed and casualties. PPC Tamarai told PNG HAUSBUNG that the violent dispute between the Gatikum and Visikum villages in Northern Wosera resulted in more than two locals dead from the violent fighting. He said with a high population of locals in the area, the local police personnel are not equipped to take control of the situation, hence additional police manpower had to be sent into…