Samoa
Kiwis down Samoa in final to give Foran fairytale farewell as Jillaroos crush New Zealand
Kieran Foran’s hopes of victory in his final game appeared on thin ice midway through the first half when he threw a pass that gifted Samoa a try. But his teammates sent him out in style.
- Robert Dillon
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Junior Paulo loves leading Samoa. But it’s starting to impact his health
The Samoan co-captain feels physically and mentally fresh – but the same cannot be said for his vocal cords.
- Christian Nicolussi
Paulo loses his voice after leading Samoan Siva Tau
Samoan captain Junior Paulo leads his team in the pre-game 'Siva Tau' - a traditional war dance.
A high tackle ended a Test appearance within 90 seconds. The victim wanted a stronger punishment
Stefano Utoikamanu was disappointed Francis Molo escaped being binned for a high shot that ended his Tongan debut.
- Christian Nicolussi
Game-changer: The coach who will shape star-studded Samoa and the Perth Bears
He’s been part of the Panthers brains trust, will guide Samoa to the World Cup and will eventually become head coach of the Perth Bears. Ben Gardiner is going places.
- Adrian Proszenko
Blaize Talagi hasn’t kicked a goal in the NRL. He’s now Samoa’s No.1 kicker
Penrith five-eighth spent the season learning from the best in Nathan Cleary. His prowess with the boot shapes as a key factor for Samoa in Sunday’s showdown against Tonga.
- Christian Nicolussi
Tabuai-Fidow makes huge call on 2026 World Cup
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has told a throng of Samoan fans he will play for them rather than Australia at next year’s World Cup.
- Joel Gould and Scott Bailey
May Day: Tyrone and Terrell answer Samoan SOS for Tonga showdown
Brothers Tyrone and Terrell May will play for Samoa in Sunday’s blockbuster against Tonga – their first game together since an Indigenous knockout tournament in 2018.
- Christian Nicolussi
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Best of both worlds: Blockbuster weekend of rugby league looms large
The Kangaroos play against England for the first time in eight years. But it might not be the biggest game this weekend.
- Robert Dillon
Brown stars as Kiwis pip Samoa in Pacific Championships thriller
Newcastle-bound New Zealand playmaker gives a glimpse of his class in thriller.
- Robert Dillon