Development researcher backs development of rugby league in PNG
New Zealand International
By New Zealand International
A development studies researcher from Massey University in New Zealand says there is potential for rugby league in Papua New Guinea to become a success story.
Dr Rochelle Stewart-Withers is in Papua New Guinea studying how sporting success can help developing nations’ economic and social well-being.
She says PNG is aiming to enter a team into Australasia’s National Rugby League competition, which will bring many benefits.
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