PAUL Grundy is ready to give rugby league a samba beat as Brazil's Amazonas make their World Cup debut. But in the land dominated by football, it is still a struggle to give the 13-a-side code a ...

Coverage: Watch live on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and online; Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra; Live text and highlights on BBC Sport website & app Brazil will be the first South American ...

Just ask Francesca Bunting. The 26-year-old, who was born in St Albans, is hoping to represent Brazil at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup despite having never played a full rugby league game.