The 2024 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Draws is out and will kick off on 13th -14th of April next year.
The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League competition was proud to announce the 2024 Digicel Cup draws and the return of the Waghi Tumbe after one year absence last year.
The games will be hosted at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby with 18 rounds accumulating to 108 matches.
The final series will feature six clubs on the 25th of August, setting the grand final on the 15th September.
The PNG NRLC General Manager Mr. Leith Isaac stressed his excitement and the generous support and commitment from sponsors to promote the standard of Rugby.
“We are working tirelessly to overcome the challenges encountered in the 2023 season.”
“We thank the committed sponsors support and the rugby clubs and their sponsors, the competition will display the high standard of rugby league with faster and smoother matches.”
PNG Rugby Football League Chief Executive Officer and PNG NRLC Board member Mr. Stanley Hondina stressed the early and efficiency of releasing the competition draws before Christmas as an impression of the improved management, to better facilitate for rugby clubs, sponsors, and broadcasters for 2024 season preparation.
“We will be pleased to display an exciting experience of Quality Rugby league, exposing domestic talent and skills across the country and crown the best team as the 2024 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup winner in September.”
“During the festive period will also build supporters anticipation for the 2024 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup competition outcome.”
“It is with great relief to announce the draws before Christmas aligning under the Improved Game Management Pillar in the NRLC plan, lending to the club professionalism pillar to provide time for preparing preseason to in season.”
“With a lot of back-end work in preparation the games will be Futuristic, fairer and faster in the 2024 Season.”
“We wish everyone a very safe Merry Christmas and happy New Year on behalf of the Board and myself.”