​2017 Rugby World Cup body welcomes PNG as host

Rugby League World Cup 2017 (RLWC 2017) local body has welcomed the decision to allow Papua New Guinea as having host rights to the World Cup league matches.

PNG will host three matches at the World Cup with each of the Kumuls pool games to be held in Port Moresby.

RLWC 2017 local organising committee chief executive officer Michael Brown welcomed the support of Prime Minister Peter O’Neill and looks forward to working together to deliver a world class event.

“We are excited about taking the Rugby League World Cup to one of the world’s most passionate Rugby League nations,” he said.

All 28 matches in the tournament will be played across Australia, New Zealand and PNG. 

The remaining matches in the tournament will be allocated following consultation with potential host cities in Australia and New Zealand.

“Our aim is to make this World Cup the most accessible and fan friendly ever as we not only want to see traditional rugby league fans come out to support their national team.

“We aim to engage with the local communities of all participating teams to deliver an event that celebrates the diversity of cultures and countries playing the greatest game of all,” he added.

The RLWC 2017  from October to December 2017 will involve the world’s best players from the world’s best 14 rugby league nations competing to become world champions.

Author: 
Quintina Naime