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Tonga and Samoa perform pre-match war dances just inches apart before hugging

It's not just New Zealand who have a pre-match war dance

Wales Online

Samoa down Tonga in a World Cup classic that shows rugby league has a winning lottery ticket

After an epic World Cup battle that ended with Samoa claiming the honours against their arch-rivals, Tonga, rugby league has a lottery ticket it must cash in.

ABC News

Joseph Suaalii stars as Samoa stun Tonga and dump them out of World Cup

The teen sensation produced a brilliant display as Samoa defied the odds in a brutal classic contest to set up a semi-final with England, but could be hit with a ban alongside captain Junior Paulo

Daily Mirror

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Samoa see off Tonga to set up World Cup revenge mission against England

A 20-18 victory in Warrington sent the Samoans to their first World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

Researchers: Discovered That Tonga Volcano Had Highest Plume Ever Recorded

Using images captured by satellites, researchers have confirmed that the January 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano produced the highest-ever recorded plume. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

England 46-6 Papua New Guinea: Rugby League World Cup quarter-final – as it happened

Tommy Makinson scored a record five tries as England dominated Papua New Guinea to move into the last four

The Guardian - UK

Tongan volcano eruption unleashed highest plume on record

The powerful Jan. 15 underwater eruption of Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in the South Pacific produced a plume that soared higher into Earth's atmosphere than any other on record - about 35 miles (57 km) - as it extended more than halfway to space, researchers said on Thursday.

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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.

ABC News

Wales prop Joe Burke travelling four hours home between games to continue day job

Front-row, 32, has been making long trek home to south Wales on his days off to keep up with his plumbing work but now hoping to make history against Papua New Guinea

Daily Mirror

England almost certain to face Papua New Guinea for place in semi-finals

Three out of the four Rugby League World Cup quarter-final matches are confirmed with a mouthwatering Tonga v Samoa clash the pick of the ties

The Guardian - UK

Tonga run in 16 tries in comfortable World Cup victory over Cook Islands

Will Penisini score four tries for Tonga, while wing Tesi Niu ran in a hat-trick.

The Independent UK

Kangaroos out to teach Italy harsh lesson at Rugby League World Cup

Without minnows’ exposure to elite sides like Australia a more level global playing field will never be achieved

The Guardian - AU

Ex-Welsh Premiership winger gets rave global reviews after stunning World Cup debut

He's caught the eye on the 13-a-side code's big stage

Wales Online

Rugby League World Cup history as Kasey Badger becomes first female referee

The Australian was named as referee for Tonga's victory over Wales on Monday night and is hoping more young girls will be inspired to follow in her footsteps

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Daniel Tupou takes Tonga into World Cup quarter-finals with win over Wales

Daniel Tupou scored a hat-trick as Tonga claimed a 32-6 win over Wales to reach the quarter-finals of the Rugby League World Cup

The Independent UK

Daniel Tupou’s hat-trick helps Tonga beat stubborn Wales as referee Kasey Badger makes history

History was made in St Helens with Badger becoming the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match

Daily Mirror

After three ACL injuries, depression and retirement, Ollie Olds hits new heights

Scrum-half, 29, retired four years ago after undergoing a THIRD knee reconstruction on the same leg but was persuaded to give it another go by his brother James and now they're facing Tonga together in the World Cup

Newcastle Herald

Hunter hands across the sea: Sione's volunteers help Tonga rise from the ash

Sione Finefeuiaki used to talk about seeing his Tongan aid projects through to the end.

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Papua New Guinea have shown in this World Cup they can be a real force

Ex-England captain Jamie Peacock has been impressed by the Kumuls who narrowly missed out to Tonga and believes gaining a NRL presence is the next step for them to take their game to a new level

Reuters

Australia, Fiji militaries to work alongside each other

Australia and Fiji have signed an agreement to allow the operation of each nation's militaries in the other country, with ministers describing it as a significant step for security cooperation.

ABC News

After sneaking past Papua New Guinea, Tonga can't afford another misstep if they're to shake the Rugby League World Cup

It took a miracle try for Tonga to be spared faces as red as their jerseys, and rugby league's newest powerhouse will have to improve rapidly if it's to cash in on a golden generation of talent, writes Nick Campton.

The Independent UK

Tonga survive scare to get Rugby League World Cup campaign off to winning start

Kristian Woolf’s side saw off Papua New Guinea

ABC News

Tonga wins first Rugby League World Cup match against Papua New Guinea with late Keaon Koloamatangi try

In a Rugby League World Cup that has been littered with blowouts, the highly fancied Tongan side wins the game of the tournament so far against Papua New Guinea.

Leeds Live

Leeds Rhinos' Rhyse Martin levels rugby league world record in Papua New Guinea clash with Tonga

Martin is on the brink of history!

AAP

Rejuvenated Tonga brace for RLWC pressure

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf knows his side won't be underestimated as they aim to go one better at the Rugby League World Cup.

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