Sport

Prominent legal professional Nelson Saroa has committed a total of K10,000 towards rugby league nines competitions in the Rigo District as he looks to strengthen the pathway for local talent to reach the elite level.

A major step towards professional rugby league development has been taken in Rigo District with the launch of the inaugural Sinaugoro Nines Tournament.

The Papua New Guinea Chiefs have reportedly showed their intent to become a powerhouse in the NRL, with Wests Tigers superstar Jarome Luai spotted in Port Moresby meeting with top club officials.

The Digicel ExxonMobil Cup delivered high-anticipated drama at Sir John Guise Stadium as the Port Moresby Vipers claimed a famous 24-10 victory over competition leaders, the Central Dabaris. In a match fueled by an electric atmosphere from NCD and Central fans, the 'Men in League' round 3 lived up to its billing as a physical, top-of-the-table showdown.

When Alex Johnston caught the ball on the wing and dived across the line for his 213th NRL try, Allianz Stadium didn’t just cheer, it erupted. But for the small contingent of Papua New Guineans in the stands, including Inside PNG’s Helen Sea, the roar was personal.

Rigo Schools Rugby League [RSLR] is a proud grassroots entity, as two of its schoolboys take a big step forward to represent Central Dabaris in the PNG Rugby League National Youth Competition.

Simbu Province rejuvenated its Provincial Junior Sports Development Program on Fiday at the Kundiawa Dicksons Oval.

The PNG Indigenous Team continue to assert their dominance at the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships, recording back-to-back victories in Round 4 and Round 5 to remain unbeaten in the tournament.

Four members of the Papua New Guinea Lewas have joined the South Australia Indigenous Women’s Cricket Team to compete in the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships [NICC].

A second-half header from Katie Kitching sealed New Zealand’s 1–0 win over Papua New Guinea in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers final at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.