Rugby league in Papua New Guinea
| Rugby league in Papua New Guinea | |
|---|---|
| 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) 10,000 (adult), 5,000 (junior) |
| Clubs | 280 |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Digicel Cup | |
Audience records | |
| Single match | 20,000+ 2010 Goroka Lahanis v Mendi Muruks 21–10 |
Rugby league is a popular team sport in Papua New Guinea and the country's national sport. Papua New Guineans have a reputation as being some of the world's most passionate rugby league supporters.