Muruks

With the sun at its peak, the Muruks and Kimbe Cutters wasted no time in scoring a converted point each, less than 20 minutes into the round 1 match.

With the experience of Charlie Simon on their side, the Muruks capitalised on the Cutters' openings, with centre, Levai Andrew, putting their second try of the match with 10 minutes left before half-time. 

Captain Simon converted for a 6-point lead, with the scores at 12-6 as the teams went for break.

In Port Moresby, Vipers def. Bintangor Goroka Lahanis 24-18. In Lae, Tigers defeated EPG Enga Mioks 18-16.

Across to Kokopo, Gurias won Kroton Hela Wigmen 16-12. Up to Goroka, Muruks took out Waghi Tumbe 10-0.

Martin Out, Goma In 

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PNG LNG Kumuls back rower Rhyse Martin has withdrawn from the Kumuls team to meet the Fijian Batis in this weekend’s Pacific Test due to personal reasons.

Hunters win Stan Joyce Cup defeating Dolphins

Olo racked up14 points (three tries and one conversion) to give the home side their second win for this season after three rounds.

Leading 20-0 going into the second half, the Gurias kept up the intensity, starving the Muruks of possession. The Muruks were their own worst enemy with poor ball control and defence ruling their game.

Olo made light work of the weary Muruks as he danced around several defenders to cross over for his third try of the game in the 60th minute.