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Proud Samoa out to make World Cup history

They insist they're not favourites - but Samoa's proud, star-studded crew are still out to start the World Cup with a bang against hosts England.

AAP

Australia coach Mal Meninga hoping to push ‘new frontier’ at World Cup

This year’s tournament is billed as the widest open yet, with perennial contenders Australia, New Zealand and England facing powerhouse teams from Tonga and Samoa

The Independent UK

Shaun Wane ready for World Cup opener after being ‘bored for two years’

The England coach has only face the Combined Nations All Stars, France and Fiji due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Rugby League World Cup ‘a long time coming’ for England coach Shaun Wane

The England coach has only face the Combined Nations All Stars, France and Fiji due to the Covid pandemic

The Independent UK

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

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

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.

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Dom Young set for England debut in World Cup opener against Samoa

Dom Young will almost certainly make his Test debut for England in Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup opener against Samoa, after he was named in Shaun Wane’s 19-man squad for the first match of the tournament

The Guardian - UK

England boss Shaun Wane names squad for World Cup opener vs Samoa with Ryan Hall out

Hosts England kick-off the tournament at Newcastle's St James' Park on Saturday but they will be without record try-scorer Ryan Hall who is omitted from the 19-man squad

Daily Mirror

Australia defections are good for talent distribution at Rugby League World Cup

Allegiances to state and country, given the make-up of the NRL in 2022, do not need to be aligned

The Guardian - AU

Men’s Rugby League World Cup: group-by-group preview

From the serial champions Australia to debutant minnows Jamaica, which nations can go all the way in England?

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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Daily Mirror

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

Bristol Post

‘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

ABC News

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.

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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.

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Bristol Post

Injured Bristol Bears star gets Autumn international call-up in allegiance switch

Steven Luatua is set for a return to the international stage after a five year absence

AAP

Why new Kangaroo Taulagi turned down Samoa

Murray Taulagi agonised over whether to represent Australia or Samoa last week, with a phone call from Mal Meninga persuading him to play for the Kangaroos.

Chronicle Live

Wor Flags will display flags and banners for Rugby League World Cup in Newcastle

The Newcastle United fans' group is working with the Rugby League World Cup, including St James' Park displays when England play Samoa

The Independent UK

Sam Tomkins welcomes decision of NRL stars to choose Samoa over Australia

The Pacific Islanders will have no fewer than eight players appearing in Sunday’s NRL Grand Final between Penrith and Parramatta.

Daily Mirror

England captain Sam Tomkins heads to Blackburn Rovers in World Cup fitness bid

Star full-back Tomkins, 33, is ready to go for World Cup opener against Samoa after accessing football club's medical testing and admits benefitting from Catalans' early Super League exit

Chronicle Live

Wor Flags to produce ‘spectacular’ St James’ Park display for Rugby League World Cup opener

The tournament kicks off when England face Samoa at St James' Park on October 15

Chronicle Live

Samoa name star-packed squad to face England in Rugby League World Cup in Newcastle

England face a tough test at St James' Park as opening game opponents Samoa have picked plenty of big names from Australia's professional NRL league

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