PNG National Rugby League Competition (PNGNRLC)

PNGNRLC General Manager, Leith Isaac during a media conference this week said from all their match report statistics they have recorded a total of 32 players who have been placed on report and suspended for various on-field offences so far this season, which is quite alarming.

Apart from the 32 players suspended, Isaac also made mention of the suspension of four match officials and two franchise coaches, and three club officials including the three franchise clubs namely Muruks, Lahanis and Tigers who have been heavily fined for bringing the game into disrepute.

The workshop concluded with the presentation of certificates to the participants at the Santos National Football stadium lounge on Sunday.

Upskilling trainers with the right knowledge and the latest technics on how to conduct training sessions with their respective teams has been a far cry for years for most Digicel Cup teams.

The PNG National Rugby League Competition (PNGNRLC) facilitated the training for the 12 participants.

Due to the challenges and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, PNGNRLC Chairman Adrian Chow said the board decided that there would be no additional franchises joining the current 12 franchises this season.