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The Latest Breaking News from Samoa

Terrell May passed fit, Jazz music to ears for Samoa

Samoa prop Terrell May has recovered from injury and is available for selection against Tonga, as the NRL cleared Jazz Tevaga to play after a head knock.

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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.

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Tino stays with Australia for Ashes with family support

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui received the crucial support of his father Fereti to stick with representing Australia in the Ashes series that kicks off next month.

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Papa path: how Haas ethos of loyalty, respect evolved

Brisbane prop Payne Haas shares a Samoan background with Canberra's Josh Papalii, who has been a shining example of the player and man Haas has become.

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Gregor Townsend selects Lions-bound duo for Scotland clash with Samoa

Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman will feature in Scotland’s front row in Auckland on Friday ahead of linking up with the Lions in Melbourne.

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Haas will make call on Samoa switch after Origin

Brisbane prop Payne Haas has explained why he is considering representing Samoa at Test level but he won't be rushing his call.

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Talagi learning from Luai ahead of Panthers move

Penrith recruit Blaize Talagi will pick Jarome Luai's brain as he eyes the Panthers five-eighth spot once held by the Samoa captain.

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Pressure nothing new for NSW debutant Suaalii

NSW debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii comes under the spotlight once again on Wednesday, but pressure is nothing new for the Sydney Roosters young gun.

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Borthwick’s England job begins now with a team only just starting out

England had grit, smarts, a set piece and a screw-you attitude so third place was fair – but there is real promise in the next generation

The Guardian - UK

Schuster finding his voice as Manly's five-eighth

A verbal spray during the loss to South Sydney has convinced Brad Parker that Josh Schuster is the right man to partner Daly Cherry-Evans in the Manly halves.

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Warrington Wolves' Josh McGuire seeing double with Daryl Clark mirror image

Australian forward McGuire, 32, is a dead ringer for his Warrington team-mate with even his own wife admitting it's bizarre but they're teaming up on the field to get Wolves snarling again in Super League

Daily Mirror

Eligibility move will aid Origin: Fittler

Brad Fittler claims his push for any player to be eligible for State of Origin provided they lived in NSW or Queensland before age 13 will improve the game.

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NRL players’ Samoan loyalty spells trouble for State of Origin

The Rugby League World Cup finalists’ success could have a potentially seismic impact on international eligibility rules

The Guardian - AU

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.

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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

Joseph Suaalii's a once in a generation player like SBW and GI but England can stop him

Former England captain Jamie Peacock has played with and against some of rugby league's greats, he looks at why Samoa's Joseph Suaalii - at just 19 - already stands out and how England can stop him to reach Old Trafford final

The Guardian - UK

Final hurdle: resurgent Samoa block England’s World Cup path once more

England face a very different Samoa side in Saturday’s semi-final to the one hammered by the hosts a month ago

The Independent UK

The Castleford battle at the heart of Rugby League World Cup semi-final

Tigers boss Lee Radford is defence coach of Samoa while assistant Andy Last is England number two

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Samoa thumps France at Rugby League World Cup to set up quarterfinal clash with Tonga

Samoa's shocking loss to England remains the headline of the World Cup, but there is still a chance for the star-studded Pacific Islands nation to relegate it to a footnote, writes Nick Campton.

The Guardian - UK

Michael Cheika’s Lebanon close in on fascinating Australia quarter-final

Lebanon are on the cusp of a fascinating Rugby League World Cup quarter-final with Australia after defeating Ireland 32-14

Leeds Live

Leeds Rhinos announce capture of Samoan international prop in eighth off-season addition

Lisone arrives to bolster the Leeds Rhinos pack.

Leeds Live

Marty Taupau insists Samoa can take positives from Rugby League World Cup hammering at England's expense

Samoa conceded ten tries as they were annihilated by England.

The Guardian - UK

England 60-6 Samoa: Rugby League World Cup opener – as it happened

Dom Young scored twice on his Test debut as England produced an outstanding team display to comfortably defeat Samoa

Daily Mirror

Samoa's Junior Paulo says minnows can win World Cup - not just beat England

State of Origin prop, 28, captains the Pacific nation who have been augmented by some of the NRL's greatest talent ahead of their Rugby League World Cup opener against England

AAP

Papalii commits to Samoa for World Cup

Canberra star Josh Papalii says he has put his hand up to play for Samoa at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup, joining a growing list of big names.

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