Capital Rugby Union kicked-off their 2014 season at the Monier Rugby Park over the long Easter Weekend.
Although a slow start to the 2014 season, the competition has seemed to be brighter, with the return of Womenโs 15s and Palais Coach, Elenoa Kunatuba, officiating her first, in-country match.
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Attracting a total of 14 clubs, the competition also sees the return of womenโs 15s.
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On Saturday, Defence with their big forward pack, put up a strong match against the Trukai Harlequins in the second Womenโs match of the day.
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Cassandra Sampson and Marie Siari, both scored a try each, with Cathy Puro, successful with the boot to convert and bring the Harlequins over Defence, 14 points to 12.
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But it was the Menโs Premier Match on Sunday that drew the small and enthusiastic crowd at the Monier Rugby Park.
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PNG Palais Coach, Elenoa Kunatuba officiated her first match between the Southern Chiefs and Semi-finalists, Spartans, on PNG soil since the Palais returned from Hong Kong.
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There has been an increase in the number of girls since the roll-out of the Pacific in Union program.
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And more women are encouraged to take up teaching, coaching and officiating roles, to further strengthen the development of Rugby Union and other sporting codes throughout the country.
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