PRL dominate women’s matches at Southern Confederate C’ships

By JACK AMI
PORT Moresby Rugby League (PRL) dominated the women’s matches at the Southern Confederation Championships at Kwikila in Rigo, Central, yesterday.
It was PRL One who were unbeaten in their pool, recording convincing wins against their opponents.
PRL One hammered Port Moresby Suburban 36-0, PRL Development 30-4 and PRL Two 34- 4 to be crowned Southern champions.
With PNG Orchids (national women’s rugby league team) players Carol Humeu, Veronica Waula, Roswita Kapo, Lila Malabag and Elvina Hetra, PRL One were just too smart and classt for their opposition – even their sister teams in PRL Two and PRL Development proved no match for them.
The Orchids players are aiming to retain their spots in the Southern side for the national championships in Lae on Sept 6.
Other teams who participated at the regional championships were Moresby South, Aroma Coast, Koiari, Kerema and Siouposa.
Meanwhile, Southern Confederation director Gwaibo Mairi has announced the train-on squad for the national championships.
He said the squad of 26 women were selected based on their performance and experience, with a few new faces also picked to push for spots in the final side of 20.
“It’s very exciting to see smaller leagues like Kerema showing a lot of improvement at this year’s regional championships,” Mairi said.
“Our female numbers have increased with the inclusion of Aroma Coast and Siouposa. Hopefully at the next championships, Motu-Koita will come on board.
“We are looking forward to defending our title at the national championships in Lae.”
Results: Koiari 4 Siouposa 0, PRL Two 8 Moresby South 6, PRL Development 24 Kerema 4, Moresby 14 Siouposa 0, Aroma Coast 14 Kerema 0, PRL Two 24 Koiari 0, Pom Suburban 6 Aroma Coast 4, Moresby South 12 Pom Suburban 4, PRL One 36 Port Moresby Suburban 0, PRL One 30 PRL Development 4, PRL One 34 PRL Two 4.
Squad: Carol Francis (Moresby South), Joan Kuman (PRL One), Mirian Kua (PRL Two), Meari Leisi (Kerema), Catherine Anjo (PRL One), Heather Aria (Moresby South), Lila Malabag (PRL One), Winnie Steven (PRL One), Lynette Aula (PRL One), Carol Humeu (PRL One), Veronica Waula (PRL One), Dorothy Kuman (PRL Development), Janet Johns (PRL One), Roswita Kapo (PRL One), Elvina Hetra (PRL One), Elizabeth Paisoi (Moresby South), Margaret Towalaun (Siouposa), Joyce Waula (PRL One), Nancy Milan (Koiari), Susan Yol (Aroma Coast), Grace Yopolo (Moresby South), Miriam Sari (PRL Development), Samantha Kuman (PRL One), Maima Wei (Aroma Coast), Mala Mark (PRL One), Nisilla Ravu (PRL Two), Bagelo Solien (coach), Joe Wakiva (team manager), Sammy Rice Jackson (trainer).