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Hunters slump to 11th loss, fans demand action
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea /Sports

Hunters slump to 11th loss, fans demand action

From Post-Courier · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Hunters rugby league team suffered their 11th loss of the 2026 season, falling 16-32 to the Northern Pride.
  • The defeat has left the Hunters at the bottom of the Hostplus Cup ladder, intensifying fan frustration.
  • Home crowds at Santos National Football Stadium expressed anger, with some fans leaving early and demanding player changes.

Frustration among fans of the Hunters rugby league team boiled over into open revolt during their recent 16-32 capitulation to the Northern Pride at Santos National Football Stadium. The devastating loss marked the Hunters' 11th of the 2026 season, cementing their position at the bottom of the Hostplus Cup ladder.

Chants demanding immediate player axings echoed across the stands as a furious home crowd witnessed the team's performance. What was once considered the most intimidating road trip in the league has now transformed into a pressure cooker of toxic discontent for the Hunters.

The team's ongoing struggles have clearly eroded fan confidence, leading to early exits from the stadium and vocal dissatisfaction with the players' performance. The current situation highlights a significant challenge for the Hunters as they navigate the remainder of the season.

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Originally published by Post-Courier in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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