Rugby league in Papua New Guinea
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Rugby league is a popular team sport in Papua New Guinea, and is the national sport.[2][3] Papua New Guinea has a reputation for being the most passionate supporter of the game in the world.[4]
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Rugby league in Papua New Guinea | |
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Country | Papua New Guinea |
Governing body | Papua New Guinea National Rugby League |
National team(s) | Papua New Guinea |
Nickname(s) | the Kumuls |
First played | 1930s |
Registered players | 15,000 (total)[1] 10,000 (adult), 5,000 (junior) |
Clubs | 280 |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
Audience records | |
Single match | 20,000+ 2010 Goroka Lahanis v Mendi Muruks 21–10 |
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