Rugby League World Cup to be free on air

STATE owned enterprise Kumul Telikom Holdings (KTHL) Limited has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast the 2021 Rugby League World Cup which will be held in England in October.
The tournament will see Papua New Guinea teams, Kumuls and Orchids participate concurrently in their respective male and female divisions.
KTHL subsidiary companies EMTV and FM 100 will broadcast 46 matches of the tournament which will be free to air across the country.
Speaking at the launch on Thursday at the Oil Search National Football Stadium, KTHL managing director Jessie Wangua said the company wanted to give a chance to all Papua New Guineans to watch their teams.
“It will be very exciting and we need the support of all citizens when our Kumuls and Orchids are out there playing in England,” Wangua said.
“That’s why KTHL is partnering with PNGRFL to give the opportunity to everyone to have a feel of the tournament.”
Wangua said the matches will also be streamed live on EMTV’s online platform and on Telikom TV.
PNG Rugby Football League chairman Sandis Tsaka spoke in his capacity as the chairman of Asia Pacific Rugby League as he thanked KTHL for the support.
“On behalf of rugby league family globally, I commend the support of KTHL and EMTV bring this tournament, which is the pinnacle of rugby league, to our people,” Tsaka said.
“Our teams, Kumuls and Orchids are set to compete and finish better than the previous tournament.”
The Kumuls are in pool D and they will play their first match on Wednesday, October 27 against Tonga (4am kick-off PNG Time).
Women’s side, Orchids will play their first game Wednesday November 10, against Canada at 3am PNG time. All Kumuls and Orchids games will be replayed at 8:30pm the same day.