the Oil Search National Football Stadium

Kumuls leading 8-6 at break

The Irish were first on the board after Michael McIlorum scored in the fourth minute.

The Kumuls hit back, scoring twice in the space of ten minutes to take the lead with tries to Gary Lo and Nene Macdonald.

Rhyse Martin failed to convert PNG’s tries, leaving the score at 8.

More to follow…

(Garry Lo driving through Irish defence)