The Mackay Cutters could be banned from all state competitions next year after declining to face the PNG Hunters in Port Moresby, despite national guidelines advising against non-essential travel to the country.
abc.net.au/news/qld-rugby-league-club-sanctioned-over-png-game/101371712A Queensland rugby league club may be kicked out of all statewide competitions after a decision not to play in Papua New Guinea on Saturday.The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade advises people not to travel to PNG for non-essential reasons
That is due to security concerns amid ongoing civil unrest and high rates of COVID-19 and foot and mouth disease. "Based on this advice and the need to ensure the health and safety of all teams and club personnel remains a priority, the board has not approved travel to PNG this weekend," it said. Travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says people should reconsider all non-essential travel to the country.In a statement the QRL said it had issued the Cutters with a notice of intention to terminate their participation agreement.
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