The Papua New Guinea (PNG) National Rugby League Competition (NRLC) has made some changes the 2024 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup draws after revising it recently.
Following the announcement of the 2024 Public Holidays in January, and working closely with their clubs, some amendments to the original draw released in December were required.
The 12-team competition will still kick off on the weekend of the 13th -14th of April.
The season will witness the return of Asila Waghi Tumbe after a one-year absence and will host the Gas Resources Central Dabaris in a home match at Minj.
There will be 108 matches in the 18 regular rounds with the top six clubs featuring in the final’s series commencing on 25th August, and the grand final will be set on 15th September at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby.
Excitingly, fans will not need to wait long to see the grand final replay between premiers EPG Enga Mioks and the runner up Bintangor Goroka Lahanis. Their match is scheduled in the round 5 clash in Wabag at the Aipus Oval.
PNG NRLC General Manager Mr. Leith Issac expressed his excitement for the 2024 season.
“We are excited to announce the revised draws after working closely with our clubs over the last couple of months to make the 2024 competition even better,” he said.
“The game will be faster, this competition will illustrate the thrilling brand of rugby league in PNG for all our fans to enjoy across the country.”
He later went on to thank the wonderful support and commitment of their sponsors, the clubs and their sponsors as well for another highly anticipated season of rugby league action.