The Latest Breaking News from Samoa

Ryan Hall determined to build on England recall at World Cup

The winger, his country’s record tryscorer, was overlooked for the opening win over Samoa but will play against France

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

After the most embarrassing display in Rugby League World Cup history, can Samoa's humiliated all-stars pick up the pieces?

The Rugby League World Cup was supposed to be the dawn of a new era for a star-studded Samoa side, but after their disastrous loss to England the island nation has been thrown into chaos.

ABC News · Oct 20, 2022

NRL star who was on books of Man Utd shining for England at Rugby League World Cup

Winger Herbie Farnworth crossed for a try as England got their Rugby League World Cup campaign off to a superb start by beating Samoa 60-6 at St James' Park

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

Rugby World Cup organisers apologise after opening ceremony ruined by technical error

Rugby World Cup organisers have issued an apology after technical errors disrupted the opening ceremony at St James' Park in Newcastle before England's clash against Samoa

Daily Mirror · Oct 16, 2022

Tommy Makinson refusing to get carried away after England see off Samoa

The opening World Cup fixture could hardly have gone better for Shaun Wane’s men

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2022

'Dream come true': Knights flyer Dom Young stars as England thrash Samoa

The 21-year-old winger scored twice as England hammered Samoa.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 15, 2022

Newcastle left richer as St James' Park issues can't spoil an impactful Rugby World Cup weekend

“We knew it was a risk, but Newcastle delivered,” was the message from the World Cup’s CEO Jon Dutton as delirious fans poured back into the Newcastle streets after the first game of the tournament

Chronicle Live · Oct 15, 2022

Organisers apologise after sound failure hits Rugby League World Cup opener

Rugby League World Cup organisers apologised after a technical failure cut short the tournament’s opening ceremony

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022

Shaun Wane promises more to come from England after opening rout of Samoa

The World Cup hosts ran in 10 tries to win 60-6.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2022

Rugby League World Cup organisers promise lasting legacy for Newcastle as locals praised

The tournament got underway at St James' Park with England beating Samoa, but it was the impact around the city which has delighted organisers

Chronicle Live · Oct 15, 2022