Queensland Rugby League is threatening to boot the MackayCutters out of the HostplusCup after the club’s sudden refusal to send a team to Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea for the final round of the home and away season. HostplusCup 7NEWS
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Ex-NRL bad boy gets marching orders for wild punchThe Cutters are fourth bottom on the ladder and were scheduled to play the PNG Hunters, third bottom, in Port Moresby on Saturday afternoon.
The Hunters had asked the QRL Board to play the game in Papua New Guinea and, following an “extensive independent risk assessment” by the QRL, the request was approved.“The Cutters’ decision to not travel to Port Moresby was considered a breach of the Participation Agreement.
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