'never Forget the Impact We Have Had on the World': Paulo's Samoa Rally Cry
Four years after becoming the first Pacific nation to play in a World Cup final, Samoa are on the cusp of repeating the feat and their motivation is the same.
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Worldwide Smash: Samoa Support Stretches Far and Wide
And the love for Samoa stretches far beyond the streets of Western Sydney. With the Eels opening next season against the Storm in Las Vegas, Paulo is hoping the Pacific communities in the United ...
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Rugby League World Cup Predictions: Tonga & Samoa to Advance?
It’s the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup – and there are two genuinely unpredictable and thrilling games in store in the men’s tournament this weekend. Defending champions Australia take on Samoa while there is a mouthwatering showdown between New Zealand and Tonga t…
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Our Plan to Get England Back to the Top! Can Tonga and Samoa Make the Rlwc Final?!
Our Plan to Get England Back to the Top! Can Tonga and Samoa Make the Rlwc Final?!
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Tonga and Samoa Write Another Chapter in World Cup History - Leeds Rhinos
As predicted pre-match, Samoa and Tonga produced one of the greatest Rugby League World Cup matches on Sunday in Sydney to write another chapter in an epic series of games between the two proud Pacific nations but were you there for their first World Cup qualification clash ba…
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Can Tonga and Samoa Create World Cup History with Semi-final Wins?
It was the most anticipated game of the group stages, and it was clear to see why as Tonga and Samoa did battle and both booked their spots in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. Tonga beat Samoa 20-18 in the final group match in an electrifying battle between the two nati…
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England Out of World Cup After Tonga Edge Out Samoa
England's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed after Tonga beat Samoa 20-18 in the final group match. England sealed a 34-12 victory against Papua New Guinea on Friday but needed to win by a big margin to give themselves a chance of leapfrogging Samoa in Pool B and C a…
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Wilkin: Rugby League World Cup Format 'fundamentally Flawed'
Sky Sports' Jon Wilkin believes the Rugby League World Cup format is "fundamentally flawed" after England were left on the brink of their first group-stage exit in the tournament's history. England sealed a 34-12 victory against Papua New Guinea on Friday but needed to win by …
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'the Wheels Fell Off' - Williams Rues Errors with England on Brink of Wc Exit
Reaction and analysis from the Rugby League World Cup double header in Wollongong, where Englands men beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 after Englands women were eliminated with a 24-6 defeat to Samoa
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England Crash Out of World Cup as Ropati Leads Samoa to Victory
England have crashed out of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup after a 24-6 defeat to Samoa in Wollongong. Stuart Barrow's side needed victory to secure a top-two finish in Group A and qualify for a third consecutive World Cup semi-final, only to see their campaign ended by a …
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The England Player Turned World Cup Referee
Four years ago, Tara Jones played for England in a Rugby League World Cup semi-final. This Saturday, she will be refereeing one, when New Zealand's women - her opponents in 2022 - face Samoa in Newcastle, New South Wales. It means that the former St Helens hooker has gone one …
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‘i’m Stunned’: Kevvie Explains Latrell Omission as Experts React to Shock World Cup Call
The omission of Latrell Mitchell for the Kangaroos’ semi-final against Samoa have left some experts stunned.
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Classy Latrell Response After Kevvie Snub; Grant’s ‘dangerous’ Samoa Warning: Wc Daily
Kangaroos star Latrell Mitchell says he’s happy to play whatever role is needed in Sunday’s World Cup semi-final after the strike centre was again named on the bench.
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Volk Swaps Video Games for the Biggest Game of His Life
Samoa playmaker Ronald Volkman is ready to take on the world champions as he steps in to fill the void left by Chanel Harris-Tavita.
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Volk Swaps Video Games for the Biggest Game of His Life
Samoa playmaker Ronald Volkman is ready to take on the world champions as he steps in to fill the void left by Chanel Harris-Tavita.
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Why Rugby League Needs Tonga-samoa World Cup Final
With blow out wins and a convoluted format, the men's group stage at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup did little to dissuade cynics about the unhealthy state of the international game. From Group A, Australia and New Zealand came through as expected and are widely tipped to fac…
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Kangaroos Named for Semi-final Showdown with Samoa
Australian Kangaroos Coach Kevin Walters has named his team to play Samoa in their Rugby League World Cup 2026 Semi Final at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Sunday (8:05pm AEDT).
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Rugby League World Cup Semi-final Squad News as Kayln Ponga Decision Made
The squads for the semi-finals of the men’s Rugby League World Cup have been confirmed ahead of this weekend’s matches. New Zealand will face off against Tonga on Saturday before Australia face Samoa on the Sunday, as each team bids for a place in the Rugby League World Cup Fi…
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Reece Walsh Edges Out Tedesco in Australia’s Rugby League World Cup Semi-final Team
Reece Walsh and Kayln Ponga are on track to resume their compelling rivalry after two huge coach calls ahead of the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. Walsh on Tuesday retained the Australian No 1 jumper ahead of James Tedesco for the Kangaroos’ semi-final against Samoa in Sy…
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Kangaroos Named for Semi-final Showdown with Samoa
Australian Kangaroos Coach Kevin Walters has named his team to play Samoa in their Rugby League World Cup 2026 Semi Final at ...
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Breaking: Kevvie’s Huge Calls as Superstars Miss Out; Kiwi’s Ponga Twist
The team lists are in for the semi-finals at the men’s Rugby League World Cup, with Kevin Walters making a few big selection calls as he named his Kangaroos side to take on Samoa.
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Released Castleford Tigers Ace Lands New Club Down Under
Two-time Samoa international Daejarn Asi has joined Queensland Cup outfit Brisbane Tigers for 2027 following his departure from Super League side Castleford Tigers. Christchurch-born playmaker Asi, who represented Samoa twice in 2023 via his heritage, spent two seasons in Supe…
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Tonga V Toa Samoa - Round 3, 2026
Tonga and Toa Samoa face off in Round 3 of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup ...
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Take it as Red: Tonga Sneak Past Samoa in World Cup Epic
Tonga have prevailed 20-18 over Samoa in an epic World Cup contest in front of a record crowd of 29,411 at CommBank Stadium.
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$40k World Cup Insult Exposed; Worrying Kangaroos Truth Kevvie Can’t Escape: Crawls
It just doesn’t add up that players from Tonga and Samoa are being paid less per game at the World Cup than what a good bush footballer can earn playing local A grade in front of family and friends.
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Fetu Young Guns Are 'born for These Moments': Nu’uausala
A fountain of youth has helped propel Fetu Samoa to its first World Cup semi-finals in their third attempt at the premier international women’s tournament.
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Rugby League World Cup Attendances as Tonga-samoa Sets All Time Record
The Rugby League World Cup group stage concluded with some superb matches – and some bumper attendances to boot, too. The four semi-finalists for the men’s tournament have officially been locked in after the final five group stage games, all of which attracted pretty healthy c…
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England's RL World Cup Exit Confirmed After Tonga Beat Samoa
England’s elimination from the World Cup was confirmed after Tonga beat Samoa 20-18 in the final group match.
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Tonga: Round 3
Addin Fonua-Blake and Kristian Woolf chat to the media after their Round 3 match against Toa Samoa ...
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England’s Worst-ever World Cup Result Must Trigger Seismic Super League and Sportwide Changes
As expected, England are out of the Rugby League World Cup following the final game of the group stages between Tonga and Samoa – a game that showcased just how far off the pace England really are.
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Rob Toia Named Player of the Match Against Samoa
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England’s World Cup Dream Over as Tonga Win All-time Classic
England are officially OUT of the Rugby League World Cup after Tonga and Samoa served up an all-time classic in the final game of the group stage. Brian McDermott’s side knew they needed a record win for Tonga by over 40 points to stand any chance of progression through to the…
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England’s Men Exit Rugby League World Cup Despite Tonga’s Gripping Win Over Samoa
England’s men have been eliminated from the Rugby League World Cup on points difference after Tonga’s 20-18 victory over Samoa. Brian McDermott’s side required Tonga to beat Samoa by 47 points or more to progress and it means it is the first time in history that England or Gre…
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England’s Rugby League World Cup Fate Sealed as Tonga Beat Samoa in Classic
England are officially out of the Rugby League World Cup with Tonga failing to beat Samoa by 46 or more points, as was required to give Brian McDermott’s side a lifeline. Instead, Tonga won 20-18 in a classic between the two Pacific Nations that was played out in an incredible…
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Live: Raucous Sold Out Crowd to Rock Commbank as Tonga Face Samoa in World Cup Blockbuster
A clash that has been sold out for weeks, fierce pacific rivals Tonga and Samoa will do battle on Sunday night in the most anticipated game of the World Cup.
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Australia Overcome Early Wobble as Men’s Rugby League World Cup Semi-finals Almost Set
Australia overcame an early wobble to beat the Cook Islands and finish top of Pool A with the host nation set to play one of Tonga, Samoa or England in the semi-finals.
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Jon Wilkin Slams ‘diabolical’ World Cup Format as England’s Preparation Labelled a ‘laughable Mess’
Jon Wilkin has become the latest rugby league voice to slam the format of the World Cup with England now on the brink of a first-ever group stage exit. Unless Tonga beat Samoa by 46 points or more, England will be flying home after a worst-ever World Cup performance despite on…
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Ex-england Star Insists Players ‘let Down’ by Bosses as Plea for More Backing Made
Former England star Tommy Makinson has launched a passionate defence of the national team’s players and coaches after their likely World Cup exit: insisting they are being ‘let down massively’ by those above them. Barring a major miracle and a 46-point Tonga win over Samoa on …
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England Out of World Cup After Loss to Samoa
A Freedom Crichton Ropati hat-trick helps Samoa knock England out of the Women's Rugby League World Cup.
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Set up to Fail? Where England's World Cup Campaign Went Wrong
As Mikey Lewis darted over for a late try in a desperate - and almost certainly fruitless - points chase against Papua New Guinea, the obituaries were already being written for England's Men's Rugby League World Cup campaign. Much earlier on Friday, England's women had lacked …
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