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Australia retain Rugby League World Cup after holding off spirited Samoa

Australia retained the Rugby League World Cup with a 30-10 win over Samoa in the Old Trafford final

The Guardian - UK

Tedesco inspires Kangaroos to RLWC win

Australia's rugby league men are World Cup champions for the third tournament in a row after brushing Samoa aside in a 30-10 win at Old Trafford.

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Kangaroos beat Samoa 30-10 in men's Rugby League World Cup final

The Kangaroos are world champions for the 12th time, taking down Samoa 30-10 in the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford.

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Australia 30-10 Samoa: Rugby League World Cup final – as it happened

The Kangaroos had too much in attack and defence for brave Samoa and won their third consecutive world cup trophy

The Guardian - UK

Australia's Cameron Munster insists he'll keep it simple in World Cup final

Maverick stand-off looking forward to taking on underdogs Samoa in Old Trafford decider and explains what's going to be key if Kangaroos are to get yet another success

Daily Mirror

Australia boss Mal Meninga laughs off Samoa's "massive" underdogs status

There is pressure on the Kangaroos to win another Rugby League World Cup and coach Mal Meninga believes Samoa have been under-sold at 9/1 odds for Old Trafford decider

Daily Mirror

What time do the Rugby League World Cup finals kick off today and what TV channels are they on?

The Kangaroos have won the men's tournament an incredible 11 times but face a Samoa side who stunned England in the semi-finals, while the Kiwi Ferns face the Australian Jillaroos in the women's final

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How to watch Australia vs Samoa for FREE: TV channel and start time for Rugby League World Cup final today

Australia and Samoa will today compete for the Rugby League World Cup trophy.

Evening Standard

The Kangaroos are Test football's gold standard, but this rugby league World Cup is all about Samoa

Australia has the best team in rugby league and the Kangaroos are odds on to claim another World Cup – but this will always be remembered as Samoa's tournament regardless of who wins the final, writes Nick Campton.

ABC News

Munster wary of Luai-inspired Samoa

Jarome Luai has had an impressive campaign for Samoa and his opposite number for Australia has warned his teammates to not underestimate his threat.

AAP

Samoan celebrations have dominated Australian streets ahead of the Rugby League World Cup final. Here's why

Marches will be held across Australia in the lead-up to the Rugby League World Cup. And win or lose the game, supporters intently watching Samoa's journey would probably agree, they've already won.

ABC News

Australia target double success in Rugby League World Cup finals

Men’s and women’s sides face Samoa and New Zealand respectively in back-to-back matches at Old Trafford on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson sends heartfelt video to Samoa stars ahead of RLWC final

WWE icon and movie megastar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson issued further encouragement to the Samoan Rugby League team with a passionate message ahead of the Rugby League World Cup final

Daily Mirror

‘Underdogs’ Samoa ready for Rugby League World Cup final against ‘top team’ Australia

The Kangaroos have won seven of the last eight editions, while it’s a first-ever appearance in the final for Stephen Crichton and his nation

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The Rock wishes Samoa well as they prepare to face Australia in World Cup final

Dwayne Johnson has Samoan heritage.

The Guardian - UK

‘When a cyclone hits a thatched hut in the Pacific Islands, it’s raw and scary’

Storms do not ravage a modern insulated home as they do Samoa’s traditional fale dwellings

AAP

Bozo's lessons fuel Meninga's reborn Roos

Australia have aimed to restore their global reputation by referencing their passion when it has been questioned.

ABC News

Samoa's incredible journey to the top sees players progress from houses without walls to a World Cup final

From growing up in houses with no walls and children marching through the streets, chanting their favourite player's name — these are the stories inspiring Samoa's rugby league stars.

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Daily Mirror

Samoa's Frank Pritchard goes from Covid coma and fighting for his life to World Cup final

Assistant coach was fighting for his life a few months ago but is now back in the UK - where he was part of a famous Hull FC side - plotting to cause a huge shock in Saturday's final against Australia

The Independent UK

Samoa’s Tim Lafai hoping to cap fairytale return with historic World Cup win

Samoa face Australia in Saturday’s final

Daily Mirror

England's Victor Radley in alleged punch-up with Ireland's James Bentley after World Cup exit

Tempers flared after England narrowly lost their World Cup semi-final by a single point to Samoa with Victor Radley and Ireland's James Bentley allegedly involved in a punch-up

The Independent UK

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The prime minister of Samoa appealed Tuesday to countries gathered at the U.N. climate talks in Egypt to respond as strongly to the threat of global warming as they did to the coronavirus pandemic

The Guardian - AU

Penrith supremacy felt on global stage ahead of Panthers-heavy World Cup final

Club loyalties will be temporarily shelved as a record-equalling eight players from one rugby league club prepare to meet in the decider

ABC News

Samoa's historic win over England in Rugby League World Cup semi-final prompts street parties across the globe

In 68 years of the Rugby League World Cup, Samoa are the first Pacific nation to reach the final — and their fans' celebrations have poured onto the streets at home and abroad.

Leeds Live

England Women's rugby league side look to emulate Lionesses as World Cup glory awaits

Craig Richards' side take on New Zealand with a place in the World Cup Final up for grabs.

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