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…
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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…
Tonight’s the night. The biggest match in Australian football history: the Matildas against England for the right to face Spain in the World Cup final. Australia have reached the semi-finals for the first time in history, while England lost in the semi-final stage at the last two Women’s World Cups. But the Matildas have recent history against England, ending a 30-game unbeaten run for the Lionesses with an impressive 2-0 win in a friendly in April. The match begins at 8pm AEST at Stadium Australia in Sydney. The Matildas claimed a stunning win over France in the quarter final. Now…
The Australian Rugby League Commission has announced details of a Pacific Championships involving international men’s and women’s matches in October and November this year. The Commission has also announced a partnership with the Australian Government in order to promote and develop Rugby League in the Pacific through the Championships. The Albanese Government will partner with the NRL to ensure Pacific Championships matches can be played in the Pacific, enabling players to play in front of their loyal local fans. Six men’s teams and seven women’s teams will take part in the 2023 tournament across two pools, which will begin on…
PNG FM Limited on Tuesday 15th August, donated IT equipment to the Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) in Port Moresby to help support the school’s IT department in carrying out more practical work. Don Bosco Technical Institute IT Department-Area Coordinator, Mr. Noel Kibai said they do not have a lot of equipment on hand at this time and with such donations, this will surly assist with a lot of practical work. “With the equipment’s donated, these will really help us to carry our more practical work for the students, especially hands on work now. ” He also mentioned that apart…
Penrith winger Brian To’o fell short of declaring the Broncos as the team that were the most threatening to their chances of a three-peat but said he “looked forward” to a potential finals showdown. The Panthers and Broncos are locked in a battle for the minor premiership with both level on 38 competition points. A bye this weekend gives the Broncos a guaranteed two more with To’o’s side set for a final away clash against the Titans. Penrith have won two minor premierships in the past three years – losing out to the Storm on for and against in 2021…