The Latest Breaking News from Samoa

Rugby League World Cup: England primed for tournament like no other

With five real contenders for the men’s crown, and the women’s and wheelchair tournaments getting a deserved showcase, the sport has an incredible platform

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022

Samoa out to write final chapter of rugby league’s Pacific Revolution

In a bubble away from contract negotiations and negative media, culture is blending this team of stars into a star team

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2022

England unleash Dom Young in RLWC opener

Newcastle Knights' powerhouse winger Dom Young is one of six NRL players to be unleashed by England in their World Cup opener against Samoa.

AAP · Oct 13, 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