Kiwi Ferns too good for PNG in World Cup New Zealand have warmed up for the Women's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals with a 40-12 win over Papua New Guinea on the Gold Coast. AAP · Oct 31
Why England's win over Papua New Guinea is unlikely to save them from early World Cup exit IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 30
England facing World Cup exit despite victory over Papua New Guinea England 30-12 Papua New Guinea: England were left disappointed by a second-half collapse that all but ended their semi-final hopes The Independent UK · Oct 30
England rugby league reaches defining moment after men face early World Cup exit England’s Rugby League World Cup campaign is all but over despite victory over Papua New Guinea in their final group stage game The Guardian - UK · Oct 30
England's World Cup all but over despite win over PNG England have beaten Papua New Guinea in a do-or-die encounter but seemingly not by nearly enough to keep their Rugby League World Cup hopes alive. AAP · Oct 30
El Niño-driven drought in Papua New Guinea a ‘national crisis’ as rivers dry up and local farms fail As many as eight million people have been affected by the cascading issues of food shortages, electricity loss and health clinic closures The Guardian - AU · Oct 30
Beefed up security may let Chiefs host night NRL games PNG was expected to cause headaches for the game's broadcasting schedule, but Port Moresby's governor says the city can host night-time kick-offs. AAP · Oct 28
18-year-old fisherman rescued after 41 days adrift, 2,000 km from home An 18-year-old fisherman from Papua New Guinea has been rescued after spending 41 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean, thousands of kilometres from home. Luka Rahan had set out on a fishing trip with his cousin when their boat developed engine trouble, leaving them at the mercy of the sea.… The Times of India · Oct 28
'They wanted my undies': Chiefs embrace PNG welcome Jarome Luai and Brian To'o were given a warm reception by their future home fans as they led Samoa to heavy thrashing of Papua New Guinea. AAP · Oct 24
England crush France 82-0 to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive England needed to rack up the points following last week’s damaging defeat to Tonga and hit 14 tries in a clinical display The Independent UK · Oct 24
Future Chiefs star in PNG as Samoa slaughter Kumuls Samoa have issued a World Cup statement by hammering Papua New Guinea 64-6 on home soil. AAP · Oct 24
Fiji claim record win with World Cup thrashing of PNG Fiji have one foot in the Women's World Cup semi-finals after demolishing Papua New Guinea 40-4. AAP · Oct 24
PNG seek to level playing field in sapping Samoa test PNG might be rank outsiders in Saturday's home international against Samoa, but their record at home tells a different story. AAP · Oct 23
Stilt-village kid aims to upstage Luai on PNG arrival Jarome Luai has commanded all the attention in Port Moresby this week, but the home crowd will be cheering for his lookalike in the Kumuls' No. 6 jersey. AAP · Oct 23
AAP · Oct 23 After brutal KO, Samoa star wants World Cup to remember He was knocked out cold in the last World Cup so Chanel Harris-Tavita is adamant Samoa can create lasting memories as they aim to down Papua New Guinea.
AAP · Oct 23 The sights and sounds of PNG's rugby league love affair Eighteen months out from the entry of the PNG Chiefs into the NRL, Papua New Guinea's love for rugby league shines brightly.
AAP · Oct 22 Meet the mastermind behind Chiefs' NRL talent factory Joey Grima is short in stature but big on passion for the potential of Papua New Guinea as he sets about unearthing Chiefs and Kumuls players of the future.
AAP · Oct 22 'People love him': Luai out to defy critics on PNG soil Future PNG Chiefs star Jarome Luai has the eyes of 11 million Papua New Guineans on him as he prepares to play for Samoa against the Kumuls.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 21 ‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces reckoning MPs in PNG to decide on ratifying a 2019 referendum in which Bougainvilleans voted overwhelmingly in favour of independence
The Guardian - AU · Oct 21 PNG Chiefs unveil logo and jersey for first NRL season amid naming dispute with rival code Design includes face of a chief and cultural drawings by artist Tabu after NZ Rugby injunction over use of Chiefs moniker was denied in the high court
AAP · Oct 21 'True identity': PNG Chiefs unveil new logo amid drama The Chiefs have launched their new logo in Port Moresby as PNG Prime Minister James Marape told Australian taxpayers their contribution "won't be in vain".
AAP · Oct 20 More PNG citizens able to enlist in Australian military Up to 100 Papua New Guinea citizens will be allowed to enlist in the Australian Defence Force under a pilot program between the allies.
AAP · Oct 20 'Toughest man alive' leads PNG towards World Cup dream Papua New Guinea hooker Edwin Ipape has been hailed as the linchpin figure most likely to lead the Kumuls to World Cup glory.
AAP · Oct 18 Aussie approach touted to fix PNG teacher crisis Reforms in Papua New Guinea have led to millions of students now attending school, but the changes have created shortages in its workforce.
AAP · Oct 17 Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign A stylish 14 points from veteran Papua New Guinea forward Rhyse Martin has highlighted the Kumuls' opening World Cup win over Lebanon.