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Samoa will be favourites against England at World Cup, Shaun Wane claims

The two sides meet in the tournament opener at St James’ Park

The Independent UK

England boss Shaun Wane claims team are "huge underdogs" for World Cup opener vs Samoa

As RFL launch Three Lions week to build participation, hosts England kick-off tournament against increasingly-strong Pacific nation at Newcastle's St James' Park with Wane making surprise declaration their opponents will be strong favourites

Daily Mirror

Riverdale star KJ Apa made Samoan chief in traditional village ceremony

Samoan Matai title are bestowed upon family members during a cultural ceremony called a saofa’i

The Independent UK

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American Samoa's earthquake swarms spark fears of underwater volcanic eruption. This is what we know so far

Experts are on the ground in American Samoa, monitoring weeks of seismic activity that is likely linked to a nearby underwater volcano. Although an eruption is possible, they say it will be very different to the devastating explosion seen recently in Tonga.

ABC News

Excitement builds for Rugby League World Cup in Newcastle as organisers reveal fan zone plans

Tens of thousands of fans will be heading to Newcastle to watch England and Samoa kick off the 2022 Rugby League World Cup at St James' Park

Chronicle Live

Pacific aviation is struggling to take off after the pandemic – how can the ‘blue continent’ stay connected?

With Samoa fully reopening its borders on August 1, another Pacific country moved tentatively forwards after two years of border closures and little or no international tourism.

The Conversation

U.S. senior diplomat kicks off Pacific tour in Samoa

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Samoa's leader on Friday, discussing climate change, ocean security and opportunities to work together as Washington seeks to re-engage the region amid growing Chinese influence.

Reuters

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Top U.S. diplomat to arrive in Pacific amid battle for influence with China

A senior U.S. diplomat will travel to Samoa on Thursday on a multi-leg trip to Pacific Island countries intended to demonstrate re-engagement by the United States with a region in which China has been extending its influence.

Reuters

The silver, the secret, and a baby named Birmingham: The emotional journey of Samoan weightlifter Vaipava Nevo Ioane

Vaipava Nevo Ioane left Samoa for Birmingham with the anxiety of leaving behind his heavily pregnant wife, and a secret he had kept from even his closest friends. Now the Commonwealth Games weightlifting silver medallist is on the brink of a new life journey.

ABC News

New Zealand to fund Samoa climate projects

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is in Apia for a two-day visit on the 60th anniversary of Samoan independence.

AAP

Ardern, Fiame toast NZ-Samoa friendship

Jacinda Ardern's visit to Samoa shows New Zealand's diplomacy of deep engagement in the Pacific, in contrast to recent assertive displays by greater powers.

AAP

After 865 days, Samoa reopens to tourists

After closing borders to international tourists in March 2020, the Pacific nation of Samoa is one of the last countries to open once more, on August 1.

AAP

Wakefield's Mason Lino lifts lid on Golden Point heartbreak as Trinity battle the drop

Samoa scrum-half was off-target with a drop goal effort in extra-time as Wakefield almost stun Super League champions St Helens and also earlier hit the post twice but he's confident they can still avoid relegation

Daily Mirror

Tickets for Rugby League World Cup opener at St James' Park on course to sell out and set record

Hosts England will play Samoa in Newcastle in the opener which will include a welcome event, tickets are selling well for Kingston Park games too

Chronicle Live

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Newcastle Herald

Samoan experience has front-rower on a high for Wildfires homecoming

"I am super stoked to be playing for Newcastle."

The Independent UK

Still off-limits: Why I can’t wait to visit to Samoa

With a love and preservation of ancient arts, glamourpuss beaches, affordable hut life and some of the best swimming spots on the planet, Samoa cannot reopen soon enough for Lucie Grace

The News Lens

US Beefs up South Pacific Aid, Diplomacy as China Spreads Its Influence

Washington intends to return the U.S. Peace Corps to Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and Vanuatu, citing progress toward reestablishing a U.S. Agency for International Development regional mission for the Pacific in Fiji.

Newcastle Herald

Saifiti: I'll skip the Rugby League World Cup to repay the Knights

The 26-year-old prop is eligible to represent Australia, Fiji and Samoa.

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Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Springboks superstar plots to 'dominate' Dan Biggar and Tonga stunned again

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

360info

The Pacific’s spiralling debt – and what governments can do about it

Rising debt and declining income seem to add up to an austere future for Pacific Island nations. But belt-tightening may make things worse.

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears star Charles Piutau left out by Tonga after star showing on debut

Tonga face Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday

Chronicle Live

Rugby League World Cup kick-off 100 days away with England v Samoa at St James' Park

World Cup organisers hope to sell out Newcastle United's stadium when England take on Samoa, one of four Rugby League World Cup games in the city

The Guardian - AU

Serious defects discovered in patrol boats Australia supplied to Pacific Islands

Potentially serious faults in Guardian-class patrol boats may force some countries to pause use of vessels

Los Angeles Times

How a leap of faith led Tyrone Taleni from Samoa to USC for a sport he never played

Until his cousin, Bernard Afutiti, visited from the mainland nearly five years ago, the notion of playing college football had never occurred to Tyrone Taleni. And why would it? Taleni didn't know football. He'd neither played nor spent any time watching the sport. Sure, football might be ingrained into the…

ABC News

The revitalisation of international football has given rugby league a priceless gift

It's easy to be cynical about international rugby league, but the emotions on show at Campbelltown were so real and raw it could convert the game's harshest critics, writes Nick Campton.

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