The Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) has declared 2023 as the Year of Compliance and Good Governance. PNGFA Member Association Manager Stanley Khanna issued the challenge calling on all 18 Member Associations (MAs) to comply with requirements to become a member of the football family. “The foremost is all MAs must have bank account, must have playing venue or secure a venue, run the weekly competition, must have its statues and by-laws plus others to be recognized.” “PNGFA under the leadership of President John Kapi Natto has been too lenient on this since taking office but this has now…
Author: Paula DAVID
Vital vaccines for COVID- 19 and for Routine Immunization have been discarded at the Kerema Provincial Hospital in Gulf province three days ago due to the power outage. Gulf Provincial Deputy Director for Public Health Mr. Ben Bal said that the hospital has been operating without power for two weeks and have discarded their vaccines due to some of them getting expired and as well as the power outage at the hospital. “The hospital has been operating without power because there is no stand-by generator and there is no support from the National Department of Health (NDoH) and no one…
Sydney Roosters players are confident axed halfback Sam Walker will quickly bounce back as they welcome the return of Kangaroos forward Angus Crichton for the ANZAC Day clash with St George Illawarra. Roosters coach Trent Robinson sprung the biggest selection bombshell of the season when he dropped Walker and moved Kiwi superstar Joey Manu to partner Luke Keary in the halves after back-to-back losses to the Storm and Sharks. Manu was awarded the IRL Golden Boot before last November’s World Cup final as the 2022 international player of the year and moving him closer to the ball will ensure he…
The SP PNG Hunters Head coach Stanly Tepend expressed disappointed with his side’s loss after the team couldn’t overcome an impressive Northern Pride outfit on over the weekend, falling short 34-14 at Barlow Park, Cairns in Round 5 of the QRL Hostplus Cup. As they have done in almost every game this season, the Hunters successfully defended their try line in the opening stages. The Pride enjoyed back-to-back attacking sets courtesy of some Hunters ill-discipline but couldn’t find a way through the PNG defence. Taking confidence from their resilience without the ball, the Hunters charged upfield themselves to find easy…
The newcomers the EMK Sepik Pride displayed a stunning game of rugby league at the Santos National Football Stadium on Sunday as they smashed Gulf Isou 14-8 in the second match played in Round 1 of the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup. The game was tough as a needle lost in a hay stack as both rivalries physically clashed it out in front of a crowd in favor of the Pride’s which resulted in two fights on the field. Both teams displayed a very strong defense play with only 2 points on the score board at first half. Coming back at second…
Parramatta have fended off a brief second half surge from the Bulldogs to record a comfortable 30-4 victory at CommBank Stadium on Sunday afternoon. A double to Maika Sivo and captain’s knock from Clint Gutherson helped the Eels to their third win of the season against a Bulldogs outfit who are becoming more depleted by the week. The Eels took advantage of some early injury carnage for the visitors to pile on three tries in seven minutes and set up a 16-0 lead in front of a near sell-out crowd in Parramatta. Despite the Bulldogs enjoying possession rates in the…
The Moni Plus Port Moresby Vipers opened their 2023 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup season campaign with a win on home ground at the Santos National Football Stadium (NFS) this afternoon. The Port Moresby Vipers defeated the Wamp Nga Mt. Hagen Eagles 30-10 this afternoon in front of their loyal fans. As both teams battled it out in the afternoon’s heat, the Eagles tried their best to score against the host, but the Vipers proved too strong by displaying a strong defence making it hard for the boys from Mt. Hagen to equalize at first half. The match went into half time…
The much anticipated rugby league season will kick-off on Sunday after the inaugural launch of the newly named Digicel ExxonMobil CUP 2023 season. In his opening remarks, PNG National Rugby League General Manager Leith Isaac thanked all sponsors and the 12 participating franchise teams including the naming rights sponsors. “This competition wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for you all, and I thank you for that.” Co-naming Rights Sponsor, Digicel PNG Senior Vice President Lorna McPherson said they are proud to continue to sponsor the sport of rugby league and to grow new competition through the Digicel…
The pride of the Amazing Port Moresby and flag carrier of the nation’s capital the Moni Plus Port Moresby Vipers, launched their 2023 campaign at their new home ground at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium yesterday. Patron Governor Powes Parkop and City Manager Ravu Frank, major sponsor Heduru Moni Plus represented by Managing Director Mr Aho Baliki, and other sponsors were in attendance to launch Viper’s 2023 season. Chairman of the Vipers, Dr Newton Albert, thanked all sponsors in attendance, 15 in total, a record number of sponsors for any Digicel Cup team. The message was loud and clear from all…
Jarryd Hayne has been jailed after a bid to remain on bail before his sentencing for rape was denied. The 35-year-old disgraced former NRL star hugged his crying wife before he was taken into custody by court sheriffs today when Crown prosecutors succeeded in having his bail revoked in the NSW Supreme Court. Hayne had been allowed to remain on bail since he was found guilty of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent earlier in April after a judge found he could be “vulnerable” in custody ahead of sentencing on May 8. Justice Richard Button said on Friday Hayne was “remarkably” still…