Digicel Cup launched in style

It is here again – the 2016 Digicel Cup was launched in style last night at the Laguna Hotel in the nation’s capital.

The event was attended by sponsors and the country’s rugby league community, including the PNG Rugby Football League, PNGNRL and Sports Minister Justin Tkatchenko.

In receiving the Cup back from Agmark Gurias captain Nelson Daplen, PNGRNL chairman Sudhir Guru acknowledged Digicel PNG’s continuous support to the country’s premium rugby league competition.

Digicel Play CEO Nico Meyer said Digicel PNG was happy to continue its partnership with the PNGNRL for the sixth consecutive year.

A partnership that will continue to drive the game of rugby league forward, he added.

“The Digicel Cup is a community embedded rugby league competition and we are thrilled to support this season again.

“Digicel Play is committed to providing live and exclusive content and televise all Digicel Cup games on TVWAN,” said Meyer.

Captains of the 11 franchise clubs then took to the stage to display their new home uniforms for this season.

Round 1 of the Digicel Cup will kick off this Sunday in Port Moresby, Mt Hagen, Mendi, Chimbu and Kokopo.

Author: 
Troy Taule