New Zealand won't appeal Olympic tournament disqualification
New Zealand Football will not appeal the disqualification of its under-23 team from Olympic qualifying, fearing such action might invite scrutiny of the eligibility of other players.New Zealand made...
View ArticleRichie McCaw: All Blacks captain retires from rugby
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has announced his retirement after a glittering career.The 34-year-old flanker played a world record 148 Tests, 131 of them wins, and led the All Blacks to two World...
View ArticleTwo PNG Hunters players picked up by NRL clubs
PNG Hunters forward Willie Minoga signs with Townsville Blackhawksfor 2016 Intrust Super Cup season TWO Papua New Guinea SP Hunters players have been given “train and trial” opportunities with National...
View ArticlePumas thrash Baabaas and pay tribute to Lomu
Argentina suggested they could be a force in Super Rugby after routing a Barbarians team containing five World Cup finalists 49-31 at Twickenham.The Pumas, who warmed up in black t-shirts carrying the...
View ArticlePNG pays Lomu to tribute
THE Papua New Guinea Rugby Football Union (PNGRFU) and Capital Rugby Union (CRU) paid tribute to All Black legend, the late Jonah Lomu, at Bava Park in Port Moresby on Wednesday in a joint ceremony...
View ArticleMinoga a hit
HE has been dubbed ‘Freight Train’ and the ‘Raging Bull of Kokopo’ and PNG Test representative Willie Minoga is now a step closer to realising his NRL dream having signed with the Townsville Blackhawks...
View ArticleSpeed, strength are Hunters’ focus
The Hunters 36-man squad started its 28-day camp yesterday and will run through to Christmas.PNGRFL operations manager Shane Morris said over the 28 days the players would go through several...
View ArticleManly Seagulls demand explanation on 2016 NRL draw
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have demanded an explanation and a meeting with the NRL over the 2016 premiership draw which the Club is adamant puts its players wellness and safety in severe jeopardy.The...
View ArticleSheffield Eagles Sign PNG International Gary Lo
Sheffield Eagles have further boosted their squad with the arrival of winger Garry Lo.Lo has agreed a three-year contract with the club and becomes the eighth player to arrive during the close season...
View ArticleStatement regarding the finalisation of the investigation into the player...
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have completed their investigation into the circumstances that led to players Dylan Walker and Aaron Gray being hospitalised on 22 September 2015.The Club undertook a...
View ArticleDylan Walker granted a release from the final year of his playing contract
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have granted player Dylan Walker a release from the remaining year of his playingcontract today.Walker made a request of the Club earlier this month to be released from the...
View Article2016 Intrust Super Cup draw: Pride to take on PNG Hunters at home
THE Hunters and their hordes of Far North fans will return to Barlow Park in 2016 in a major win for the Northern Pride.The QRL’s release of next year’s Intrust Super Cup draw confirmed the competition...
View ArticleNetherlands Rugby League Bond start programme working in schools
Netherlands Rugby League Bond has started a new programme working in schools for children with special educational needs. National captain Emmerson de Werk begun the project, delivering one hour...
View ArticleMal Meninga set to leave Queensland Maroons for coaching job with Kangaroos
Mal Meninga's record-breaking reign as Queensland mentor is set to end after he was offered the Kangaroos coaching job.Meninga has made no secret of his interest in coaching Australia after the...
View ArticleKiwis helping Rugby League in the Netherlands
With many New Zealanders making headlines plying their trades as professional rugby league players overseas little is heard off of the hard working 'ex-pats' who are helping develop the game in...
View ArticleNorth America’s rugby league revolution
There is a rugby league revolution going on in North America right now – and it has nothing to do with Jarryd Hayne.Starting next week the Canada Wolverines take on the USA Hawks and the Jamaica Reggae...
View ArticleTonga, Fiji run riot in Oceania Trophy
FIJI and Tonga proved a class above on day one of the Oceania Rugby Junior Trophy in Suva.Papua New Guinea were thrashed 63-0 by tournament host Fiji in the opening match of the Oceania Rugby Junior...
View ArticlePNG Hunters lose duo
HUNTERS coach Michael Marum has confirmed that one player from the 36-men squad has left the pre-season training camp because of work commitments, and another is soon to follow.Goroka Lahanis prop...
View ArticleThierry Dusautoir retires from Test rugby
France's most-capped player Thierry Dusautoir has announced his retirement from international rugby after a career which saw him play 80 times and skipper his country in a record 56 Tests.Dusautoir, a...
View ArticleRabbitohs support Thomas Burgess’ skill development
The South Sydney Rabbitohs can confirm that Thomas Burgess has been given the opportunity to develophis skills by participating in NFL training during his off-season break.The Rabbitohs value Thomas’...
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