PNG take Gold in Rugby League 9's at Pacific Games!

The host country of the XV Pacific Games defeted Samoa in the final 38-10 to win gold, much to the delight of the home crowd.

The host team were on fine form throughout the tournament, and their win was a huge morale boost for the country. Tonga come away with the bronze medal after narrowly defeating Fiji 16-14 in the bronze medal match.

The Rugby League gold brings the PNG tally up 74, with a total of 32 gold overall with one more week left for the games.