LAST night saw the best game of the World Cup featuring Tonga and Papua New Guinea at Saints' Totally Wicked Stadium so far.
The St Helens-based Tonga won with a late try - but the Kumuls showed that they will be dangerous in the knockout stages.
PNG, the only country in the world in which rugby league is the national sport, have come a long way since their first ever game on British soil, back in October 31, 1979.
St Helens made rugby league history when Knowsley Road hosted the Kumuls for the first time - playing against a combined St Helens ARL team.
It was the start of a three-game tour which included matches against Great Britain (BARLA), and Cumbria after playing matches in France.
The Kumuls took on a town side featuring players drawn from Pilkington Recs, Blackbrook and Bold Miners.
It was tight game - one which the sides scored three tries apiece but the homesters winning 19-17.
St Helens tries were scored by Blackbrook's Billy Woods and Alan Swift, with Recs scrum half Brian Harvey adding another.
Pilks full back Peter Glover kicked five goals.
The Kumuls scored through Harry Aope, Paul Kombinari and John Joseph.
After the game the teams were entertained in the club restaurant.
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