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12/07/2025

The SP PNG Hunters are set to take on the Central Queensland Capras at 2pm today Saturday the 12th of July 2025. In round 17 of the host plus cup.

The Capras will be hosting the Hunters who are coming off a win last weekend, have two players that have reached key milestones for the team and their careers.

Jordan Pat will play his 50th game while captain Ila Alu will play 100 games in Hunters colors.

Jordan Pat said he was grateful for the opportunity to play for the Hunters and reach this milestone.

Hunters Captain Ila Alu was also ecstatic about the milestone as he recalled his journey with the Hunters as being both challenging and rewarding.

Hunters Coach Paul Aiton described Ila Alu as a strong leader in the team, and he added that Ila was someone the team could rely on and off the field as well.

06/07/2025
06/07/2025

SP PNG Hunters cause upset defeating Townsville Blackhawks 34 - 16, the 11th place SP PNG Hunters needed this win and managed to take the win from the 1st placed side.

05/07/2025

SP PNG Hunters to face Blackhawks in tough showdown

BY Fidelis Sukina

Its Round 16 of the Hostplus Cup and the SP PNG Hunters are set to face their toughest test yet today Sunday the 6th of June 2025.

The Hunters who are on the 11th position on the ladder are set to face the top side in the Queensland Cup the Townsville Blackhawks.

The Hunters will host the Blackhawks at 3pm today at the Santos National Football Stadium.

The Hunters came off a bye in the previous round but before the bye the Hunters had lost three games in a row.

SP PNG Hunters Coach Paul Aiton is quietly confident his team can get the win this weekend.

Aiton says despite the three straight loses before the bye, he admires the team’s effort, he added that the Hunters just need to manage the game properly and maintain discipline in defence.

Aiton added that they finished in the top four last season and it was around this time after a bye that the team had a strong surge into the finals, he believes the players can achieve a turnaround for a strong finish this season.

The Inclusion of Judah Rimbu had sparked some criticism, but Aiton believes Judah has unfinished business with the Hunters and knows he can help steer the team to a finals berth.

Judah Rimbu remains humble and added that their goal remains the same and that is making the finals series for this season.

Judah Rimbu released from Castleford Tigers after mutual agreement with the club, he made only 10 appearances with the c...
14/06/2025

Judah Rimbu released from Castleford Tigers after mutual agreement with the club, he made only 10 appearances with the club

Castleford Tigers ho**er Judah Rimbu has been released from his contract by mutual agreement so he can pursue other playing opportunities.

The 23-year-old joined the Tigers on a two-year deal in 2024 from Queensland Cup side PNG Hunters.

Tigers Director of Rugby Chris Chester said “I would like to thank Judah for his time and efforts at the club, he wanted first team opportunities but unfortunately, we couldn’t guarantee them and after amicable discussions granted him release by mutual agreement, we’d like to wish him the best for the future”

Judah added “I’d like to thank the fans and supporters who have welcomed me to the club, but I’ve decided to move on, the club gave me the opportunity to play Super League and I’ll always be thankful for the chance they gave me; it’s a mutual agreement between myself and the club, I’m doing what’s best for the club and what’s best for myself. I’m going to return home and pursue other opportunities and take it from there”.

Rimbu played a total of ten appearances for Castleford, earning heritage number 1062.

13/06/2025

SS DOLPHINS WIN K200,000 IN K300,000 CASH PRIZE GIVEAWAY IN FINALS OF THE KCK RIGO RICE CUP

BY FIDELIS SUKINA

The KCK RIGO RICE CUP Completed its 7 months of competition yesterday the 12th of June 2025, the final featured four teams the third-place playoff saw the Mono Mutrus Brothers take on the Talai Spartans.

While the main game the grand final saw the South Side Dolphins take on the Morobe Pride, the day started off with a few exhibition rugby league matches before the main games took place.

The special guest on the day was Papua New Guineas rugby league icon and retired NRL player Justin OIam.

He was part of the guest list that included, NCD Governor Powes Parkop, Rigo MP Ano Pala the Minister for National Planning and also the Managing Director of Rigo Rice, Jeffery Kennedy.

The third place paly off saw the Mono Mutrus Brothers dominate in the game in patches of the match, with a strong opposition from the Talai Spartans, the brothers managed to edge the Spartans 8-6 to claim the third place and the prize money on offer.

The main game was kicked off by Governor of NCD Powes Parkop who was escorted to the field of play by Justin Olam.

The game was physical and had strong hits and more than a few handling errors, despite the setbacks the Dolphins managed to take a commendable lead of 12-0 at half time.

But Morobe pride came strong in the second half as they doubled up in defense and gained a strong grip on possession earning them a come back that saw the team close the margin 12-10, things took a different turn when the Pride were disallowed a try, the final pass that led to the disallowed try was called forward by the referee.

This saw an outcry from the fans and Players of Morobe Pride who disputed the ruling, the game was stopped for almost an hour to find fault and see how the problem could be fixed despite all this the Morobe Pride humbled themselves and allowed play to continue, the last five minutes saw the SS Dolphins hold on to the 12-10 lead to come out winners.

The prize money of K300,000 was on display in cold hard cash, the Morobe pride received the K60,000 for their efforts after finishing as runner ups in the competition.

Jacob Maragau the owner of Morobe Pride said they had camped in Port Moresby for the last five months to take part in this tournament, he added that his players were part of a traveling side that goes to take part in rugby league tournaments across PNG, he said there must be a winner and loser and they are accustomed to playing fair.

The Dolphins received the KCK Rigo Rice Trophy from Justin Olam and received their K200,000 cash prize from Minister for Planning Sir Ano Pala.

Dolphins Patron Bagelo Solien added that it was a tough encounter for the Dolphins and Morobe Pride are a tough opposition.

Mono Mutrus Brothers received the third prize of K40,000, the team owner Tonny Kili added that at least they had something to take back home after months of preparation and participation in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup competition.

The KCK Rigo Rice Cup Competition is set to start its second edition in November.

12/06/2025

MONO MUTRUS BROTHERS PLAYING FOR THIRD PLACE IN THE KCK RIGO RICE CUP

BY FIDELIS SUKINA

The Mono Mutrus Brothers a local team from the suburbs of Hohola in Port Moresby were the winners of the first leg of the KCK RIGO RICE CUP.

In a Media Conference Yesterday the team made mention that they enjoyed taking part in the tournament.

The team fell short of playing for the Cup playoff of K200,000 in prize money, but are in the running for the third place playoff of K40,000.

Captain Pokapen Pes said they are happy to be playing in the third place play off today against the Talai Spartans, at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium.

He added that the competition has given opportunity to the players in the Community to showcase their rugby league skills during the duration of their participation.

Mono Mutrus Brothers Coach and Team owner Tonny Kili said there is always a winner and a looser and they will be making sure that they put a fair challenge for the K40,000 prize money up for grabs.

11/06/2025

KCK RIGO RICE CUP READY FOR THE FINAL, WINNERS TO TAKE HOME K300,000 IN CASH

BY FIDELIS SUKINA

After 7 months of competition since the launch of the KCK Rigo Rice Cup in November 2024, the Competition will see the finals today Thursday the 12th of June 2025 at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium.

After the participation of more than 80 teams the final four teams to take home a piece of the K300,000 cash prize remain.

The four teams are SS Dolphins and Morobe Pride and Talai Spartans and Mono Mutrus Brothers.

The Dolphins and the Pride will be vying for the K200,000 first prize money, the loser will claim K60,000 while the Spartans and the Brothers will battle it out for the K40, 000 third prize.

Yesterday at a Media Conference at Dream Inn here in Port Moresby, the Coaches and Captains of the four teams were present as part of the lead up to the Final today.

McSteve Polly the CEO of the KCK Rigo Rice Cup said though many had called the competition a scam and that would not succeed, against all odds they have delivered despite the many challenges thrown their way, Polly added that the winning teams will receive cold hard cash after the games end.

Bagelo Solien the Coach of the SS Dolphins says the team is focused on the task ahead and will make sure they turn up for the match.

Morobe Pride Coach Keary Tapako said they are focused on getting the basics right to ensure they go back to Morobe Province with the Rigo Rice Trophy.

With the K200,000 prize money on the line winning that amount of Money will be life changing and Solien added that the team is looking forward to making the most in tomorrow’s mach.

Tapako said the team is not focused on the prize money instead see it as a reward for the hard work they have put in to reach the finals
SS Dolphins Captain Ita Paisoi Maroa added that the game plan was simple complete the sets and minimise mistakes.

Morobe Pride Captain Jacky Winas said they came far from another province and the win will be a great finish for his team.

28/03/2025

What a career a premiership with the Storm, he got to be in the Kumuls, and he played in the NRL, many in PNG cant go past the threshold to break into the NRL from the Digicel Cup to the Hunters and the NRL, I think he is the only successfull one to go through this pathway and win a premiership in the NRL since the Hunters started in 2014.

He had a great run 117 NRL games 104 for storm and 13 for Tigers, 52 trys and Dally M center of the year in 2021, an all round role model for many Papua New Guineas, I for one always supported my country man whether in the storm or the Tigers.

He has set the benchmark in the modern era of the game, this benchmark will be used by many to measure the success of future NRL talent from PNG.

We hope only the best for Justin Olam as he walks into a new chapter in life,

24/02/2025

Kumul hard man Justin Olam could see early retirment from the NRL.

10/02/2025

K50, 000 for Mens Cup winner in JT Super 9s 2025

BY Fidelis Sukina

The atmosphere was buzzing at the Moresby South Stadium, as the fans turned up for the launching of the 2025 JT Super Nines rugby league tournament.

The tournament has attracted teams from Moresby South and across the city of Port Moresby with the tournament director also confirming a team from Miline Bay Province.

Before the start of the launch tournament director Bagelo Solien made it clear that the competition had very tough rules for the teams to follow.

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member for Moresby South Hon. Justin Tkatchenko MP was present at the event which coincided with his Birthday.

The member of parliament was presented two birthday cakes for his 53rd Birthday, the two cakes were bought by the tournament staff and by the Lamana Group of Companies as well, they were presented to him on the podium and under the night sky on the open field he blew out the candles on one of the cakes.

On to the main course of the program, the JT Super nines for the year 2025 has a whopping 128 teams all combined, with the Mens A grade the womens division and the mens Under 20, a total of 17 teams are from Moresby South.

The teams lined up around the stage and provided the backdrop for the Minister as he gave his speech.

The tournament is setting a new prize money, this time the prize money is coinciding with the country’s 50th Independence celebrations and is set at K50,00 as the first prize.

Special Guest to the JT Super Nines launching was Governor of NCD Powes Parkop, who said he was very supportive of the tournament and its part to help develop the skills and talent of youths in the sport of rugby league.

The official launch was marked with a stunning 6 minutes of fireworks which lit up the nights sky.

The JT Super 9s is set to be bigger and better this year and teams will be surely looking forward to the next two weeks of competition.

Keep up the good work KCK RIGO RICE CUP
30/01/2025

Keep up the good work KCK RIGO RICE CUP

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