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Science beats magic as Australia outpoint Samoa in Rugby League World Cup final

Samoa felt like the World Cup's team of destiny, but in the end the science of Australia won the day at Old Trafford.

ABC News

Samoa bemoan lack of RLWC send-off

Matt Parish described the officiating of referee Ashley Klein "weak" after he failed to send Angus Crichton off in the Rugby League World Cup final.

AAP

James Tedesco inspires Australia to Rugby League World Cup glory against Samoa

Australia 30-10 Samoa: Tedesco scored a try in each half as the Kangaroos added the men’s trophy to the women’s they won earlier in the day at Old Trafford

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Australia retain Rugby League World Cup with victory over Samoa to extend record

The Kangaroos have claimed a record-extending 12th title with an impressive 30-10 win over Samoa in front of packed Old Trafford crowd

Daily Mirror

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

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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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

The Independent UK

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

Dwayne Johnson has Samoan heritage.

The Independent UK

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.

AAP

Samoa's Chanel Harris-Tavita will go from the World Cup final into the great unknown

When Chanel Harris-Tavita made the decision to take a hiatus from rugby league at the end of this season he couldn't have dreamed it would finish with a World Cup final berth against Australia.

ABC News

Hurting England star Herbie Farnworth admits "I still can't believe we lost"

Brisbane Broncos centre, 22, scored two tries but it wasn't enough to save jittery England as they suffered a gut-wrenching 27-26 golden point extra-time loss to Samoa in pulsating World Cup semi-final

Daily Mirror

Samoa's Stephen Crichton reveals World Cup drop goal drama after dumping England

The Penrith star iced a pressure 84th-minute kick in Golden Point extra-time to leave World Cup semi-final opponents England broken. It put tier-two Samoa into a first-ever World Cup final

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The Independent UK

George Williams: Semi-final defeat will live with me until next World Cup

England went down to a golden-point 27-26 defeat to Samoa.

Daily Mirror

Emotional England boss Shaun Wane fights back tears after shock World Cup exit

Samoa's Stephen Crichton's drop goal proved the difference after England consistently threw away leading positions and coughed up the ball when it mattered most

ABC News

Samoa's trip to their first Rugby League World Cup final caps a miracle resurrection

After winning one of the greatest World Cup matches ever played, Samoa's World Cup revival is almost complete as it prepares for its first final.

The Independent UK

England coach Shaun Wane: Samoa were better team as they reached World Cup final

Stephen Crichton’s nerveless drop goal sealed a 27-26 win for the Pacific islanders.

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Evening Standard

Samoa deny England Rugby League World Cup final place after hosts lose golden-point thriller

Samoa completed one of the great sporting comebacks of all time to knock England out of the World Cup and earn a final showdown with Australia at Old Trafford next Saturday.

The Independent UK

Samoa stun England with dramatic golden-point win in Rugby League World Cup semi-final

England 26-27 Samoa: Stephen Crichton was the match-winner, kicking a 40-metre drop goal in the fourth minute of extra time

The Guardian - UK

Samoa’s Stephen Crichton breaks England hearts with golden drop goal

England lost a dramatic Rugby League World Cup semi-final 27-26 to Samoa, thanks to Stephen Crichton’s golden point drop goal

Daily Mirror

Superb Samoa stun England in extra time to reach a first ever Rugby League World Cup final

Samoa will play Australia in next Saturday's Rugby League World Cup final after Stephen Crichton's Golden Point drop goal gave them a dramatic win over England

The Independent UK

Samoa see off Tonga to set up World Cup revenge mission against England

A 20-18 victory in Warrington sent the Samoans to their first World Cup semi-final.

The New Daily

Penrith powers home for brilliant back-to-back grand final triumphs

Penrith has won its second NRL grand final in a row after punishing Parramatta 28-12 in a one-sided display in Sydney on Sunday night.

ABC News

NRL grand final 2022: The five highlights that stole the show as the Penrith Panthers go back-to-back

It was an absolute clinic from the Panthers as they downed the Eels to go back-to-back — but one moment in particular personified Penrith's brilliant night. These are the five moments that stole the spotlight.

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