Club c’ship set

THE Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) has commended all its affiliated competitions throughout the country for completing their seasons with grand finals.
PNGRFL chairman Sandis Tsaka said it was pleasing to note that all the matches were largely incident-free.
“There were some who had issues but I am pleased to learn that these matters were resolved within their leagues,” he said.
“We are taking responsibility and ownership in our leagues to resolve matters that risk bringing the game into disrepute.”
Tsaka said all premiership-winning men’s teams would now face off in their respective confederates.
“Starting this weekend, the elimination process will begin in each confederate with all the premier clubs to decide the regional club champions,” he said.
“The champions at the end of these eliminations must be decided by Nov 10.
“The champions will represent their confederates at the national club championship in Lae from Nov 15-17.”
Tsaka said teams were allowed only one player from the Digicel Cup, SP Hunters or PNG Kumuls.
“But as long as they are registered with their respective leagues,” he said.
He said all participating clubs must read and sign a participation agreement.
“This must be submitted to the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League headquarters with the names of 25 players and three officials as soon as possible,” Tsaka said.
In the Southern Confederate, Kiunga premiers Storm host their Tabubil champions Storm tomorrow.
At the National Football Stadium, Port Moresby Rugby Football League champions Brothers take on the Port Moresby Suburban Rugby League premiers Mountain Bulls.
University of Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League premiers Human Resources Management take on Motu-Koita Rugby League champions Tatana Islands Dolphins.
On Nov 3, Alotau Spiders face Northern Motel Bulldogs in Popondetta.
The Gulf playoff was won by Young Tigers (Kerema) over Highway Cowboys (Isouposa) in Kerema last weekend.