The World Cup co-hosts where rugby league is a national obsession
World Cup co-hosts Papua New Guinea's love of rugby league manifests itself in the Kumuls and the Orchids national teams, two badges of hope and unity for…
BBC Sport reports: World Cup co-hosts Papua New Guinea's love of rugby league manifests itself in the Kumuls and the Orchids national teams, two badges of hope and unity for the island.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include World Cup, Papua New Guinea and Kumuls.
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