Digicel Cup feeder clubs, the Port Moresby Vipers and Central Dabaris, have both kicked off their Southern Super League campaigns with wins in the opening round of the competition on Friday afternoon.
Taking place at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby, the Vipers and Dabaris joined the Funeral Home Laumas and POM Suburban Ducks in recording wins in the opening game day.
In the opening match the Funeral Home Laumas 32 defeating Hiri West 18, before the Vipers overcame a determined Southern Moresby Blacks, winning 8 – 6.
The Port Moresby Suburban Ducks defeated the Buria Reds 18 – 14, whilst the Darbis defeated Koiari 28 – 18.
Only one game remains in the opening round, with the Rigo Raiders and Gulf Isou set to clash on Saturday.
The Southern Super League is a new competition which focuses on providing a greater scope for the Digicel Cup franchises to introduce larger squads of players to the same level of training and resources, whilst also providing an opportunity for some of the stronger regional competitions to showcase their top talent.
RESULTS:
Funeral Home Laumas 34 defeating Hiri West 18
Port Moresby Vipers 8 defeating Southern Moresby Blacks 6
Port Moresby Suburban Ducks 18 defeating Buria Reds 14
Central Dabaris 28 defeated Koiari 18
