Men’s Rugby League World Cup: group-by-group preview From the serial champions Australia to debutant minnows Jamaica, which nations can go all the way in England? The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022
Castleford boss Lee Radford fires England World Cup warning after helping Samoa Hull-born Radford is helping the Pacific nation prepare to face hosts England in Saturday's World Cup opener after receiving a late call-up to Samoa's "scary" squad Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022
Rugby legend Clive Sullivan's memory kept alive as tournament's ball named in his honour On Saturday England will kick off this year's World Cup against Samoa at St James' Park in Newcastle using the tournament’s official 'Sully' ball, named to keep Clive Sullivan's memory alive Daily Mirror · Oct 11, 2022
Samoa coach admits team are under-prepared for World Cup opener against England England coach Shaun Wane has labelled Samoa favourites for the World Cup opener The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022
Dom Young enjoys debut to remember as England destroy Fiji in World Cup warm up ENGLAND 50-0 FIJI: Newcastle Knights winger, 21, has a debut to remember in 50-0 win over Fiji as he looks like playing his way into Shaun Wane's line-up for World Cup opener versus Samoa Daily Mirror · Oct 7, 2022
‘His priority is his rehab’ - Pat Lam clarifies Steven Luatua's Samoa involvement this Autumn The 15-cap former All Black is the latest player set to switch international allegiances Bristol Post · Oct 7, 2022
North Queensland's Luciano Leilua stood down by NRL, ruled out of Rugby League World Cup Luciano Leilua will not play in the Rugby League World Cup after the Samoa second-rower is stood down under the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy. ABC News · Oct 6, 2022
Leilua stood down, to miss RL World Cup Luciano Leilua has been stood down under the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy, and will miss the Rugby League World Cup with Samoa as a result. AAP · Oct 6, 2022
Injured Bristol Bears star gets Autumn international call-up in allegiance switch Steven Luatua is set for a return to the international stage after a five year absence Bristol Post · Oct 5, 2022
Why new Kangaroo Taulagi turned down Samoa Murray Taulagi agonised over whether to represent Australia or Samoa last week, with a phone call from Mal Meninga persuading him to play for the Kangaroos. AAP · Oct 3, 2022
Wor Flags will display flags and banners for Rugby League World Cup in Newcastle The Newcastle United fans' group is working with the Rugby League World Cup, including St James' Park displays when England play Samoa Chronicle Live · Oct 2, 2022
Sam Tomkins welcomes decision of NRL stars to choose Samoa over Australia The Pacific Islanders will have no fewer than eight players appearing in Sunday’s NRL Grand Final between Penrith and Parramatta. The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022
England captain Sam Tomkins heads to Blackburn Rovers in World Cup fitness bid Star full-back Tomkins, 33, is ready to go for World Cup opener against Samoa after accessing football club's medical testing and admits benefitting from Catalans' early Super League exit Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022
Wor Flags to produce ‘spectacular’ St James’ Park display for Rugby League World Cup opener The tournament kicks off when England face Samoa at St James' Park on October 15 Chronicle Live · Sep 29, 2022
Chronicle Live · Sep 28, 2022 Samoa name star-packed squad to face England in Rugby League World Cup in Newcastle England face a tough test at St James' Park as opening game opponents Samoa have picked plenty of big names from Australia's professional NRL league
AAP · Sep 27, 2022 Samoa name six Panthers in World Cup squad Samoa have named a powerful Rugby League World Cup squad which includes six players from NRL defending premiers Penrith.
AAP · Sep 26, 2022 Tino's father green lights Kangaroos dream Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has Samoan and Australian heritage and his decision to represent the Kangaroos at the World Cup was not taken lightly.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022 Australia to take South Pacific leaders to UK royal funeral Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tuvalu have accepted his offer to fly representatives to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022 Four Pacific Commonwealth leaders to join Australian PM at Queen’s funeral The respective leaders of the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Samoa and Papua New Guinea accepted Australia’s offer of help with transportation to London.
Daily Mirror · Sep 7, 2022 Man who went to every country in the world reveals most terrifying moments on trip Henrik Jeppesen, from Denmark, travelled to every country in the world by the time he was 28, but has particularly strong memories of being in Samoa, North Korea and Liverpool
ABC News · Sep 2, 2022 UFC 209: Tai Tuivasa's Samoan tattoo journey one of worst, and best, experiences of his life As Tai Tuivasa prepares for the fight of his life against Ciryl Gane at UFC 209 in Paris, he reflects on his dual cultural influences.
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022 Samoa will be favourites against England at World Cup, Shaun Wane claims The two sides meet in the tournament opener at St James’ Park
Daily Mirror · Sep 2, 2022 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
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022 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
ABC News · Aug 16, 2022 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.