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Thorn soldiering on as Reds fly into Samoan ambush

Under-fire Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn has kept his head down this week with Moana Pasifika presenting a tricky task in their Samoan Super Rugby debut.

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Tate defends Thorn, urges Reds to 'bring the dog out'

Injuries and the historic nature of the Queensland Reds' trip to Samoa, where Moana Pasifika will play for the first time, have added to Brad Thorn's woes.

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Shaun Wane wants to put ‘torture’ of World Cup exit behind him and focus on 2025

England will face 2025 hosts France at Warrington on April 29 in their first game since their agonising golden point semi-final defeat to Samoa.

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Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa warns China not the only outside power looking to increase their presence in Pacific

During a visit to Canberra, Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa warns that China is not the only major power that may want to secure further military access to the Pacific "under the guise of protecting assets".

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Chinese state company wins contract to redevelop Solomon Islands port, prompting cautious response

Samoa’s prime minister says port ‘might morph into something else’ and suggests Pacific countries may have to monitor situation

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Samoan PM to push Aus on climate, fossil fuels — visit

The Samoan prime minister has called for an end to fossil fuel subsidies and an increase in finance for climate resilience projects..

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Samoan PM raises concerns over China security precedent

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hosted his Samoan counterpart Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, with the two agreeing to foster better economic and security ties.

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Samoan prime minister says she understands Australia's push to obtain nuclear-powered submarines at Lowy Institute

Samoa's prime minister speaks about Australia's deepening political engagement with Pacific Island nations at Lowy Institute.

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Samoa pushes Australia on climate and consultation

Australia is being urged to elevate Pacific perspectives on the global stage with climate change posing an existential threat for smaller nations such as Samoa.

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Samoan PM Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa pushes for Pacific voices to be better heard

Samoa's prime minister says small Pacific nations need to be listened to and consulted more over regional security issuesregional security.

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Samoan PM pushes for Pacific voices to be better heard

Samoan leader Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has called for Pacific nations to be better consulted and informed on decisions that impact the region.

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Samoa PM urges world to save Pacific people from climate crisis obliteration

Fiame Naomi Mata’afa pleads for action before landmark IPCC report is expected to issue ‘final warning’

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Samoa woos Australian tourists

The small island country of Samoa is hoping to woo Australians as part of its campaign to become a top holiday destination. Made up of an archipelago of

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Queer Pacific Islanders call for greater acceptance, self-love and decriminalisation during Sydney WorldPride

Pacific queer activists call for greater acceptance, decriminalisation during Sydney WorldPride celebrations

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Shaun Wane to stay on as England boss for 2025 Rugby League World Cup

Ex-Wigan coach Shaun Wane's future as international boss was under doubt after disappointing World Cup semi-final exit against Samoa but his deal's now been extended until 2025 while Stuart Barrow takes charge of women's side and Tom Coyd carries on for World Cup-winning wheelchair team

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Australia's men slump at Sydney Sevens

Australia's men have finished joint-seventh at the Sydney Sevens after an error-strewn performance in a 24-10 loss to Samoa at Allianz Stadium.

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‘A very big gap’: Pacific businesses desperate for staff as workers leave for Australia and New Zealand

Last year more than 6,600 workers left Samoa for seasonal worker programs, double the number leaving before the pandemic

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Pacific Islands fear brain drain from Australia job scheme

While work schemes offer Pacific Islanders economic opportunities, critics say they exacerbate labour shortages at home.

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Sydney Roosters teen prodigy Joseph Sua'ali'i bestowed Samoan Chief title

Sydney Roosters and Toa Samoa Rugby League World Cup star Joseph Sua'ali'i received Matai chiefly titles by village elders in Samoa.

Daily Mirror

Castleford Tigers boss Lee Radford recalls epic heroes' welcome in Samoa

Ex-Hull chief, who helped Samoa in their historic World Cup feats - reaching a first-ever final and winning the hearts of their countrymen across the world - has visited the Pacific island to take part in huge homecoming celebrations

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Passengers treated to drinks on beach and island tour after emergency New Year’s Eve landing in Samoa

Group ‘misses midnight’ due to crossing time zones

Daily Mirror

Say hello to 2023 as millions throughout the world celebrate ringing in the New Year

The first place in the world that will see 2023 will be the small Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati/Christmas Island at 10am UK time

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Samoa's Rugby League World Cup side receive heroes' welcome on trip home to Apia

Samoa might have gone down in last month's Rugby League World Cup final, but they have returned to the island nation as heroes.

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Western Force offers exciting Samoan wild card pick Saelua Leaula a shot in Super W

The Force had been looking to boost its forward pack at a recent combine, but the performance of a utility from Samoa could not be ignored.

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