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 By Isaac Liri : FM100  As the PNG Kumuls prepare for the Rugby League World Cup at the end of the year, structural football is something PNG has been getting right recently. PNG Kumuls on the rise [Photo by PNG Kumuls Media] PNG Kumuls coach Stanley Tepend told FM 100 Sporty after their victory of Fiji Batis recently in Sydney that their style of game has changed, and PNG has improved a lot in terms of playing structural football. “We have come a long way and we have the systems in place that can help our team perform better especially in terms of structure,” Tepend said. “I so happy to see that we are improving every time we play on the International stage and this speaks volumes of what’s happening  behind the scenes.” Outgoing PNG Kumul captain David Mead also commended the rise of PNG in rugby league. “I think we are playing with a lot more structure now than before and there are many young talents coming through so the future for the PNG Kumuls is bright,” Mead added. Veteran NRL...

Join horticulturist Simon and Lorna as they take a walk around the S’Hort del Rei in Palma, Mallorca (Majorca). We wouldn’t say that this was a flourishing garden or even one that is particularly well-maintained, but it is undoubtedly hugely historic and sited on the outskirts of the superb Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma and 13th century Palace de l’Almudaina. The very name of S’Hort del Rei means King’s garden so you are literally walking in the footsteps of  Royalty! The problem with this garden as well as the other public gardens and spaces in Mallorca is that they are not valued, maintained or respected by those responsible. So while the original design of the gardens is truly lovely and clearly thought through the grounds have not been maintained and left to degrade (hence the number of fenced off areas). The borders are not finished as shown by the exposed irrigation pipes and dead plants are left in the displays However by comparison to the other ...