Papua New Guinea

The Papua New Guinea rugby league team, also known as the Kumuls, is the national team representing Papua New Guinea in international rugby league competitions. The team is known for their physicality, speed, and agility on the field, and their passionate and enthusiastic fan base. Rugby league is the national sport of Papua New Guinea, and the Kumuls are considered one of the strongest teams in the Pacific region. The team has a rich history, having competed in numerous World Cups and Pacific Cups, and has produced many talented players who have gone on to play in the Australian National Rugby League (NRL). The Kumuls are known for their unique pre-match war dance, the "Haka," which is performed to intimidate their opponents and inspire their own team. The team's colors are red, black, and gold, and their emblem is a stylized bird of paradise, which is a national symbol of Papua New Guinea. Overall, the Papua New Guinea rugby league team is a formidable force in international rugby league, and a source of pride and inspiration for the people of Papua New Guinea.