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Paulo to lead stacked Samoa, nears Eels resolution

Ben Gardiner has been denied the chance to call up Payne Haas, but Samoa's Rugby League World Cup squad remains filled with NRL talent.

AAP · Oct 5

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

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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

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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

Panthers premiership winner joins Bears as assistant

Ben Gardiner has joined Mal Meninga's coaching staff at the Perth Bears, signing a five-year deal.

AAP · Jun 18, 2025

Samoa's 'field of dreams' the magnet for players: coach

More players are keen to play for Samoa, and coach Ben Gardiner says it is not due to "stealing" them but because of the unique four-pillar program.

AAP · Apr 9, 2025

Tonga-Samoa clash 'could draw 50,000' in right venue

Rugby league officials must decide where to play the 2025 Tonga v Samoa match, with Samoa coach Ben Gardiner believing it could attract more than 50,000 fans.

AAP · Nov 11, 2024

Tuivasa-Sheck afraid he'd lost chance to play for Samoa

After making his return to the NRL, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set to earn a maiden Samoan cap on the Test tour of England.

AAP · Oct 18, 2024

Luai to finish stellar season with Samoa captaincy

Wests Tigers recruit Jarome Luai will captain Samoa for the first time when the side embarks on its first Test tour of England.

AAP · Oct 9, 2024

Tuivasa-Sheck makes leap from Kiwis to Samoa

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has told Samoan and New Zealand officials he plans on playing for Samoa in the future, after 20 Tests for the Kiwis.

AAP · Aug 23, 2024

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AAP · Jun 14, 2024

Samoa want wide, experienced squad for next World Cup

Samoa coach Ben Gardiner will use a historic tour of England to help build his squad for the next World Cup, wanting a three-year commitment from players.

AAP · May 10, 2024

Cleary's injury leaves Luai in for game-managing test

Star Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary's latest hamstring injury leaves Jarome Luai in for a test across the coming weeks.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023

Locked eyes on the District Line: the couples who met on the Tube

Katie Strick hears Londoners' real-life Sliding Doors moments in honour of her hit new podcast London Love Stories, launching today

AAP · Oct 13, 2023

Samoa No.6 Crichton will keep Australia guessing: coach

Stephen Crichton's positional switch to five-eighth for Samoa against Australia is one his coach Ben Gardiner says will still allow him to showcase his best.

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AAP · Oct 10, 2023

Manly young gun will 'fear none' in Samoa Test debut

Gordon Chan Kum Tong will debut for Samoa at No.9 against Australia, and the Manly young gun has revealed that a family motto will have him primed to deliver.

AAP · Oct 9, 2023

Crichton targets making more history with Samoa

Samoa lost last year's World Cup final to Australia but star centre Stephen Crichton has targeted a first ever win over the Kangaroos in Saturday's Test.

AAP · Oct 3, 2023

Suaalii concussion causes selection headache for Samoa

The Sydney Roosters have ruled Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii out of the Pacific Championships due to concussion, with the rugby-bound star missing from Samoa's squad.

AAP · Sep 20, 2023

Gardiner, Soward appointed Samoa rugby league coaches

Samoa have appointed Ben Gardiner and Jamie Soward as coaches of their men's and women's rugby league sides ahead of the Pacific Championships.

AAP · Oct 28, 2022

Panthers announce new NRL assistants

Penrith have announced Peter Wallace and Ben Gardiner as replacements for their two outgoing NRL assistant coaches, both of whom will lead rival clubs in 2023.

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