Teams
Locations of the 2019 Digicel Cup teams
| 2020 Papua New Guinea National Rugby League (Digicel Cup) | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 12 |
| Premiers | Hela Wigmen |
| Broadcast partners | Digicel (Subscription) |
The 2020 PNGNRL Digicel Cup season will be the 30th season of professional rugby league in Papua New Guinea.
The season commenced on 5 July and ended on 18 October. In the Grand Final, Hela Wigmen defeated Lae Snax Tigers 16–14. [1]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lae Snax Tigers | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 132 | 38 | 8 |
| 2 | Hela Wigmen | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 42 | 8 |
| 3 | Rabaul Gurias | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 120 | 50 | 6 |
| 4 | Mendi Muruks | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 48 | 6 |
| 5 | Port Moresby Vipers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 42 | 5 |
| 6 | Vitis Central Dabaris | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 68 | 4 |
| 7 | Enga Mioks | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 46 | 47 | 3 |
| 8 | Waghi Tumbe | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 64 | 72 | 3 |
| 9 | Kimbe Cutters | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 48 | 68 | 3 |
| 10 | Gulf Isou | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 106 | 2 |
| 11 | Mt. Hagen Eagles | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 84 | 0 |
| 12 | Goroka Lahanis | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 46 | 92 | 0 |
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