23 January 2024
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DIGICEL EXXONMOBIL CUP REFEREES RETURN TO PRESEASON
The Port Moresby based Digicel ExxonMobil Cup match officials returned to training last week in preparation for the 2024 season with their program being overseen by former NRL Referee Tony Archer, PNG National Rugby League Competition (PNG NRLC) Referee Manager Gabriel Peter and newly appointed Strength and Conditioner Simon Gabisini.
Archer indicated “the program has been designed to educate and develop the referees’ fitness levels, technical skills, game understanding and decision making in readiness for the season start in April.”
“This program will be extended to include the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup match officials based outside of Port Moresby in February, ensuring that the standards and development opportunities are given to all officials,” Archer said.
The training is part of the NRLC Strategic Plan under the Coaching and Officiating pillar to upskill the level of refereeing in the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup.
Currently the referees are training four days per week until the season starts.
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