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 · Nov 18, 2022
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 · Nov 18, 2022
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 · Nov 18, 2022
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 · Nov 18, 2022
‘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 · Nov 18, 2022
The Rock wishes Samoa well as they prepare to face Australia in World Cup final Dwayne Johnson has Samoan heritage. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
‘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 The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022
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 · Nov 17, 2022
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. ABC News · Nov 17, 2022
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 Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022
Samoa’s Tim Lafai hoping to cap fairytale return with historic World Cup win Samoa face Australia in Saturday’s final The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022
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 Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022
The Latest | UN Climate Summit 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 Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022
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 The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022
ABC News · Nov 14, 2022 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 · Nov 14, 2022 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.
Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022 England's World Cup exit painful but predictable in harsh reality After their shock golden point semi-final loss to Samoa, Dave Craven looks at what needs to change for England to end their dismal run in tournament
ABC News · Nov 13, 2022 How Spencer Leniu defied a shoulder injury to play in Samoa's incredible World Cup victory over England If Spencer Leniu had to break his shoulder for Samoa, he'd do it without question and that's almost what happened for him to play in the World Cup semifinal against England.
Daily Mirror · Nov 13, 2022 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 · Nov 13, 2022 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
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022 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 · Nov 12, 2022 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
AAP · Nov 12, 2022 Samoa's Luai to make an enemy of Cleary They have grown up as best mates, but Samoa's Jarome Luai says he wants to make Nathan Cleary's life a misery in the Rugby League World Cup final.
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022 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.
Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2022 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.