PNG Women’s rugby league championship to be held this month
THE Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League will host a national women’s championships this month in Port Moresby in conjunction with this year’s Digicel ExxonMobil Cup’s finals.PNGRFL chief executive...
View ArticlePNGRFL denies rumours of Stanley Tepend resigning as PNG Kumuls Coach
RUMOURS about a possibility of Stanley Tepend being stood down as Kumuls head coach in order to concentrate on the SP Hunters are untrue, a Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) official...
View ArticleKumuls coup: In-demand Holbrook to coach Papua New Guinea
Brad WalterNRL Senior ReporterJustin Holbrook has been appointed as coach of the Kumuls in a massive coup for Papua New Guinea ahead of the upcoming Pacific Championships.The former Titans coach, who...
View ArticleGoroka Lahanis set up Grandfinal show down with Enga Mioks after edging out...
The Grand Final for the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Football called the ExxonMobile cup will see Goroka Lahanis take on the Enga Mioks.Goroka Lahanis tlockforward Thomson Tete in actionThis...
View ArticlePNG Kumuls Star Laybutt eyes Test Call-up
By PARKER TAMBUA | The National PAPUA New Guinea Kumuls five-eighth Kyle Laybutt has not been playing in the top level competitions in 2023 but is hoping to make the tests squad for the Pacific...
View ArticleSuper League : Warrington Wolves Sign PNG International Rodrick Tai
WARRINGTON WOLVES IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE SIGNING OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA INTERNATIONAL RODRICK TAI FOR THE 2024 SEASON.The 24-year-old has signed a 12-month contract with a club option for a further...
View ArticlePNG Deputy PM Supports School Rugby League Competition
The Acting Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Hon. John Rosso was at the Lae Secondary School field in Lae on Saturday to grace the grand final for the 2023 Lae Schools Rugby League Competition...
View ArticleAustralian Prime Minister’s XIII squads named to face PNG
The Australian Rugby League Commission and the Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP have announced the Australian Men’s and Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII squads to take on PNG PM’s XIII teams at...
View ArticleAustralia PMXIII beat Spirited PNG 30 - 18
Australia continued their dominance over Papua New Guinea in the annual Prime Minister's XIII clash on Saturday afternoon, but were made to work for the full 80 minutes in an eventual 30-18 win....
View ArticleKalyn Ponga is 2023 Dally M Medal winner
Kalyn Ponga has become the third Knights player to claim the game's highest individual honour after being named the 2023 Dally M Medal winner at a glittering ceremony in Sydney on Wednesday night.The...
View ArticleCleary masterclass as Penrith Panthers beat Brisbane Broncos 26 - 24 in NRL...
SYDNEY: Nathan Cleary has engineered the greatest comeback in grand final history to hand Penrith a historic NRL three-peat with a 26-24 win over Brisbane.Down 24-8 with 18 minutes to play, Cleary set...
View ArticleAustralian Kangaroos team for 2023 Pacific Championships
The Australian Kangaroos team for the 2023 Pacific Championships has been announced. Australia will take on Samoa and New Zealand. The TeamCoached by Mal Meninga Also readCleary masterclass as...
View ArticlePNG Kumuls Team for Pacific Championships
The Papua New Guinea Rugby League (PNGRFL) CEO, Mr. Stanley Hondina together with PNG LNG Kumuls Chairman, Wapu Sonk in a press release, announced the 21-person squads for the upcoming Pacific...
View ArticlePNG Kumuls claim Pacific Championship Bowl following 32 - 12 win over Fiji Bati
PAPUA New Guinea Kumuls bounced back from last week’s loss as they beat Fiji Bati 32-12 to claim the Pacific Championship Bowl at Santos National Football Stadium yesterday.North Queensland Cowboys...
View ArticleSP PNG Hunters Roar to 30-12 Victory Over Northern Pride in Port Moresby...
In an electrifying showdown at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, the SP PNG Hunters clinched a resounding 30-12 victory over the Northern Pride. From the opening whistle, the Hunters...
View ArticleOlam: PNG Not Ready for NRL Team
Papua New Guinea's star rugby player, Justin Olam, has expressed doubts about the country's readiness to support a National Rugby League (NRL) team. Despite growing enthusiasm and support for the sport...
View ArticleState of Origin : Queensland Recalls Key Players for State of Origin Decider,...
Queensland has brought back Newcastle stars Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai for the crucial State of Origin decider at Lang Park next week. Meanwhile, New South Wales (NSW) is dealing with a minor injury...
View ArticleBlues Announce Team for State of Origin Decider with Key Changes
The Blues have announced their lineup for the State of Origin decider, with coach Michael Maguire making two key changes to the team that dominated the Maroons in Game II. In a notable move, Bradman...
View Article2024 Pacific Championships: PNG and Fiji Set to Host Key Rugby League Matches
Papua New Guinea is set to host the 2024 Rugby League Pacific Championships bowl matches, which will take place across four countries over four consecutive weekends in October and November. The 2024...
View ArticleRookie Coach Paul Aiton Transforms Doubts into Triumph for SP PNG Hunters
Paul Aiton, the rookie coach of the SP PNG Hunters, has made an indelible mark in his debut season. Coming into the role, Aiton faced immense pressure and scrutiny from both fans and critics,...
View ArticleFiji Bati Name Squad for 2024 Pacific Bowl with Fresh Talent and Returning Stars
The Fiji Bati squad for the 2024 Pacific Bowl Championship has been officially announced, with the return of former captain Kevin Naiqama among the key highlights. Naiqama, known for his leadership...
View ArticleWhy Adrian Lam Should Be Honored as a PNG Rugby League Immortal
Commentary by Georgie Lemako/ONPNG.comAdrian Lam’s legacy in Papua New Guinea rugby league has sparked a growing call for his immortalization in the sport. Many believe his lifelong dedication to PNG...
View ArticleKumuls’ Laybutt Says Team Ready for New Zealand Clash, Eyes Pacific Cup Berth
After securing back-to-back Pacific Bowl titles, PNG Kumuls’ five-eighth Kyle Laybutt expressed confidence that the team is prepared to face top-tier New Zealand for a chance to compete in next year’s...
View ArticleSP PNG Hunters Reveal Final Squad for 2025 Hostplus Cup Season
The SP PNG Hunters have confirmed their final 33-man squad for the 2025 Hostplus Cup season following an official announcement at Nature Park in Port Moresby. The roster includes 11 fresh recruits,...
View ArticlePNG Kumuls Legend Stanley Gene Appointed PNGRFL Coach Development Manager
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) has confirmed the appointment of PNG Kumul legend Stanley Gene as the new Coach Development Manager.According to PNGRFL, Gene brings extensive...
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