Sport: PNG Hunters win six straight

12:41 pm on 8 June 2015

The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team have beaten the Ipswich Jets 40-28 to extend their Queensland Cup winning streak to six matches.

Fullback Stargroth Amean crossed for the opening try, having recovered from a neck injury in the previous game against the Townsville Blackhawks, while captain Israel Eliab dotted down twice.

The Hunters ninth win in thirteen games draws them level with Wynnum-Manly and Ipswich on 20 points, two behind league leaders Townsville, but remain in fourth place on points differential.

This weekend's home game against Souths Logan Magpies will be played under lights at the Sir John Guise Stadium, which will host the Pacific Games next month.

PNG Hunters and Ipswich Jets players shake hands following the home team's victory in Kokopo.

PNG Hunters and Ipswich Jets players shake hands following the home team's victory in Kokopo. Photo: PNG Hunters