After winning eight straight to book an unlikely finals berth in 2022, the Roosters are confident they can once again defy the odds and find themselves among the September action. The Tricolours’ season looked all but over after a loss to the Broncos saw them slump to 14th after Round 22 but three consecutive wins have them sitting two wins away from a place in the eight. While everyone else is already eyeing the possibility of a do-or-die clash with their arch-rival Rabbitohs in Round 27, Trent Robinson’s men have pledged to stick to the process and focus on making…
Author: Paula David
The Raiders have moved four points clear of the chasing pack in the battle for the remaining top-eight spots, following a 36-24 win over a stubborn Bulldogs outfit on Sunday. After an opening 66 minutes in which the gap between the two sides was never more than six points, Jordan Rapana struck the telling blow with a four-pointer that sent a wave of relief across GIO Stadium in Canberra, before Josh Papali’i put the icing on the cake with a try under the posts. The try capped off a brilliant game from Rapana, who set up another three tries and…
The SP PNG Hunters 2023 campaign has come to an end at the hands of Norths Devils on Saturday, 19th August, falling short 30-40 in Round 22 of the QRL Hostplus Cup. Although they finished on the wrong side of the scoreboard, the Hunters made the most of their last showing this season to give fans plenty of hope for what is to come. It’s been a year of learning for Head Coach Stanley Tepend’s men, who have developed out of sight to just miss out on a finals berth this season. With one of the youngest and least experienced…
A pioneering carbon market regulatory framework recently developed to guide the carbon market in the country received resounding validation from national stakeholders in Port Moresby recently. This landmark step signifies an epic stride towards climate change mitigation and environmental sustainability through a robust and accountable market mechanism. Led by Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA), the Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulation 2023 was developed through rigorous consultation involving environmental bodies, regulatory agencies, industry leaders, NGOs and Community Based Organizations. CCDA’s Acting Managing Director William Lakain said that the carbon markets exist to incentivize emission reductions and help mobilize resources and…
The BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) has added its financial support to become a gold sponsor for the Cry of the Poor (ANCOP) PNG Learning Centre, who will lead the ANCOP global walk on Sunday 15th October. The Cry of the Poor (ANCOP) PNG Learning Centre – located at Gerehu Stage 7 in Port Moresby – runs learning and nourishment programs for under privileged children below the age of 8 years, with no formal early education. “Through our pre-school program, we aim to provide children with a strong foundation upon which to build their future academic and personal success,” Cecille…
For the first time in 21 years the Warriors have won six games in a row, after a Dallin Watene-Zelezniak hat-trick helped them overcome a dogged Sea Eagles side 29-22 on Friday night. In front of 24,112 at the Warriors’ traditional home in Auckland – renamed Daniel Anderson Stadium for Round 25 in honour of their former coach who suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury late last year – the home side were forced to overcome a 22-16 deficit at the break to earn a victory which ensures they will remain third heading into Round 26. Earlier both sides went…
The Roosters overcame the loss of two of their leaders as they outscored the Eels 34-12 to keep their finals hopes alive. Prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves was a late withdrawal before the match due to acute neck pain, but in big news, captain James Tedesco left the game mid-way though the second half for an HIA, with the head knock later deemed to be Category 1 by the independent doctor, which would rule him out for next week’s match against the Tigers. Going into tonight’s game, there was all to play for with both teams needing to win to keep their…
Cronulla have kept their top four hopes alive and put North Queensland’s finals aspirations in jeopardy with a statement 32-12 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night. The beginning of the match saw an even contest play out with both sides trading sets and tries but new Cronulla halves pairing Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall proved the difference in the end, with their kicking and game management a class above in Townsville. As if a place in the top-eight wasn’t motivation enough, the Cowboys also celebrated captain Jason Taumalolo’s 250th match in front of home fans but couldn’t overcome a…
Coach Mal Meninga has firmly backed his skipper James Tedesco to guide Australia from fullback when the Gallagher Kangaroos face off against their Pacific rivals later this year. Speaking at the announcement of the Pacific Championships, which will be held across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in October and November this year, Meninga praised the performances of Tedesco, whose place in the team has come into question in some corners of the game, given the hot form of contenders such as Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga this season. “Teddy is the incumbent, he’s the captain of the Kangaroos,…
England reached their first Women’s World Cup final after beating Australia 3-1 on Wednesday despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts’ fairytale run came to an end. After falling at the semi-final stage in the previous two World Cups, England will face Spain on Sunday looking to add a world title to last year’s European Championship triumph. Attacking midfielder Ella Toone gave England a first-half lead to silence the crowd of 75,784 but a stunning strike from Kerr, making her first start of the tournament, squared things up after halftime as Stadium Australia erupted in…