Rugby league legend Cooper Cronk has signalled where the game will be won and lost for Queensland and New South Wales in Game II. The Blues came into the series opener full of confidence before rookie coach Billy Slater knocked them down a peg with a tactical masterclass. Queensland came away with a 16-10 win at Accor Stadium in Sydney and now Brad Fittler’s band of Blues will put it all on the line to secure a series decider. Fittler has made several key changes to his NSW side, while Slater has only made changes out of necessity after injuries.…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
It has been a rapid rise to representative honours for 21-year-old Sylvester Namo. After making his debut for Lae Snax Tigers under now Kumuls coach Stanley Tepend in 2020 and joining the SP PNG HUNTERS in 2021, Namo will make his Kumuls debut in tonight’s Pacific Test against Fiji. “It has been a really good week,” the Goroka-born, Mount Hagen-raised prop told PNG Kumuls Media. “I’ve enjoyed the boys’ company and the camp here. We’ve got to know each other well and can’t wait to play together. “I’ve particularly got to know Justin Olam, David Mead and Lachlan Lam, and…
VA’A – 1 x Bronze Bronze – Women’s 24km V6 Marathon TENNIS – 4 x gold, 2 x silver Gold – Women’s Singles – Violet Apisah Gold – Mixed Doubles – Matthew Stubbings & Violet Apisah Gold – Women’s Doubles – Violet & Patricia Apisah Gold – Women’s Team Events – Violet Apisah, Abigail Tere-Apisah & Patrica Apisah. Silver – Men’s Singles – Matthew Stubbings Silver – Women’s Singles – Abigail Tere-Apisah ATHLETICS – 5 x Gold, 7 x Silver, 7 x Bronze Men’s – Hammer Throw Athletes: DEBONO PARAKA Medal: Silver Men’s – Ambulant Shot Put Athletes: MOREA MARAROS…
Kumuls debutant winger Robert Derby grew up “all over PNG” as part of a globetrotting childhood that took him from Mendi to Vietnam, and eventually to Far North Queensland. The 20-year-old, who plays for Cairns-based Northern Pride in the Hostplus Cup, told PNG Kumuls Media about his upbringing. “My Mum is from a small village called Busamung in Morobe. She lived there until she was 18 and then moved around PNG. She was living in Mendi when she was pregnant with me but had to go to Port Moresby to give birth, so I was born there. I grew up…
Hekari United FC and Lae City FC are looking for a tough match when they meet in a one-off OFC Champions League play-off at the PNG Football Stadium on Saturday in Port Moresby. Two Captains Daniel Joe (Hekari) and Emmanuel Simon (Lae City) said they expect a tough game. “We came prepared for this and will give our best shot on Saturday. Both teams are injury free and the supporters should expect a good game come Game Day. Coach David Muta said Lae City FC is the current Champion and Hekari will have to work extra hard to beat them.…
Highland Eastern-end Divisional Commander Assistant Commissioner Rigga Neggi has stated that as of this week all political rallies or gatherings within the township of Mt Hagen must be sanctioned by the Western Highlands Provincial Police Commander. Commander Neggi issued this instruction when condemning the actions of two Hagen Open electorate candidates Mr William Duma and Mr James Yoka for the disruption caused to Government and commercial services in the heart of Mt Hagen city, on Tuesday 21st of June. He said the swift response of the security forces on the ground contained the situation but it could have been much worse.…
PNG LNG Kumuls camp has been a reunion of sorts for McKenzie Yei. The man from Mount Hagen played for Mount Hagen Eagles and Hela Wigmen before joining SP PNG HUNTERS in 2018 and their Hostplus Cup rivals, Rockhampton-based Rockhampton Leagues Club Capras for the 2020 season. So, this week’s Pacific Test in Campbelltown has been a chance to reconnect with many of his former teammates. “This has been the best week of my life,” he told PNG Kumuls Media. “Being back with everyone this week is like catching up with long-lost friends. I’m so happy to see them again,…
EU Funded UN Joint STREIT PNG Programme, as part of its mission to support efforts towards reducing rural poverty, is engaging local communities with a focus on struggling single parents as a support workforce for maintenance of 18 selected farm-to-market roads in the Sepik region. Led by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the creation of these employment opportunities in remote communities where there are limited income-generating activities because of lack of accessible roads to markets is a relief to many disadvantaged households. This month the ILO team visited some of these beneficiaries who are employed in the Road Maintenance Groups (RMGs)…
Over the period 14 to 18 June 2022, the Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Major General Mark B.G. Goina, DMS, CBE, undertook a visit to PNGDF operational locations in the Highlands as part of the PNGDF preparations to support the 2022 National Elections NATEL 22) The CDF was accompanied by members of his senior staff, members of the Department of Defence and the resident Defence Representatives from Australia, the United State and Indonesia. The international Defence Advisors and Attachés were invited to allow them to fully understand the commitment of the PNGDF to supporting the delivery of NATEL 22 and…
Epel Kapinias hails from East New Britain province and began his career with the Agmark Gurias in PNG’s Digicel Cup Digicel Cup competition before joining the SP PNG HUNTERS in 2019. After three seasons at the Hunters, the 24-year-old prop joined Hostplus Cup rivals Wynnum Manly Seagulls this year and is enjoying life at the Brisbane-based club. “When I came here to Australia, I knew opportunities would come my way if I keep my consistency and play well week in, week out,” he said. “It’s great to be part of the Kumuls team this week and I’m looking forward to…