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What does Papua New Guinea’s biggest name make of the NRL’s decision to give his homeland a spot in the big time?

One of the highest-profile Papua New Guinean players in the NRL, Wests Tigers centre Justin Olam, has argued its capital ...

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"Rugby league is the national sport of Papua New Guinea and PNG deserves a national team," he said. "The new team will belong to the people of Papua New Guinea. It will call Port Moresby home.