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Eels recruit to miss NRL opener after ref gesture

Parramatta look set to be without Spencer Leniu to start their NRL season while one of the Broncos' best has been suspended for two games.

AAP · Nov 9

Unlikely winner emerges from luckless Samoan blow

Ronald Volkman is set to go from Dragons discard to starting in a World Cup semi-final against Australia in the space of 12 months.

AAP · Nov 1

'Like no-one else': Samoa whiz shines on and off field

Samoa winger Sua Fa'alogo and rampaging forward Francis Manuleleua have been backed to continue their World Cup blitz in the blockbuster clash with Tonga.

AAP · Oct 31

Sons of Samoa on never-ending ride to Pacific power

Samoa's rise to a genuine rugby league powerhouse can be summed up by Stephen Crichton and Spencer Leniu's presence in camp ahead of the Pacific Cup final.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

Samoa coach's warning over 'archaic' eligibility push

Samoa coach Ben Gardiner has urged rugby league officials not to touch eligibility rules, declaring the international game has never been better.

AAP · Oct 25, 2025

Hercules Haas crucial to ending Samoa's losing streak

Samoa have lost their past six Tests, but the form of Payne Haas last week amidst injury carnage gives coach Ben Gardiner faith they can overcome Tonga.

AAP · Oct 24, 2025

Samoa to call in fresh troops after brutal Kiwi defeat

Samoa's brutal loss to New Zealand has left them needing to call fresh troops into their squad, with the Pacific powerhouse down to just 17 fit players.

AAP · Oct 20, 2025

Samoa loom as World Cup threat with Haas on board

Samoa have named one of the strongest squads in the nation's history for the Pacific Championship, even with Stephen Crichton and Spencer Leniu out injured.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

Constant Gardiner: Samoa's field of dreams in bloom

Payne Haas has walked into Samoa's field of dreams and more may follow as coach Ben Gardiner explains the organic nature of the nation's recruitment success.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

Tonga-Samoa given Suncorp Stadium for Pacific cracker

All roads will lead to Suncorp Stadium in October when powerhouse nations Tonga and Samoa are scheduled to clash in the Pacific Championships.

AAP · Jul 29, 2025