The Latest Breaking News from Samoa

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

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

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.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022