Lloyd Robson Oval hosted its first Rugby league international on 6 July 1975 when PNG played host to England who were on their way to Australia and New Zealand for the down under leg of the 1975 World Cup.
On July 6th, 1975, Lloyd Robson Oval hosted its first Rugby league international match.  Papua New Guinea welcomed England, who were on their way to Australia and New Zealand for the 1975 Rugby League World Cup.