The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition (PNG NRLC) has taken strong and decisive action against PRK Mendi Muruks and Bintangor Goroka Lahanis for their involvement in an all-in brawl that occurred in the Round 13 of Digicel ExxonMobil Cup match, in Lae, on Sunday. The PNGNRLC match review committee has charged 9 Players totalling 53 weeks in suspension from the match. Additionally, 3 officials from both clubs have been breached under the Code of Conduct and suspended for between 12 and 18 months for their involvement in the incident. Separately PRK Mendi Muruks and Bintangor Goroka Lahanis have been fined a total K50,000. The Match Review Committee found that 20 minutes into the second half of the match Levai Andrew was high tackled by Jero Kunda, in which a penalty was awarded, before a scuffle occurred between the players and several punches were exchanged between players. The Match Review Committee then noted that club officials left the bench area and became involved in the incident with the players. The nine players include five PRK Mendi Muruks players Junior Thomas, Robert Gigmai Jr, Richard Mautu, Levai Andrew and Finely Peter. The other four players from Bintangor Goroka Lahanis include Ishmael Peter, Jero Kunda, Nelson Opri and Sipa Kaupa have all been charged. The three club officials include PRK Mendi Muruks Trainer Francis Moya, Bintangor Goroka Lahanis Physio Therapist Willfred Kimagl and Assistant Coach Niko Upilee have all been breached. Both clubs have been fined K25,000 each and will be given 7 days to respond to the breaches. PNG NRLC has a zero tolerance towards violence on the field and those that behaviour in a way that occurred on Sunday will be heavily sanctioned. This a strong reminder to all Clubs that foul play and behaviour of this type is not acceptable. PNG NRLC is focused on improving the standards of the game to ensure it improve and grows.