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The Latest Breaking News from Samoa

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

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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

The Independent UK

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

‘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

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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

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

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

Bristol Post

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.

AAP

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

Chronicle Live

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.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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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

AAP

Samoa name six Panthers in World Cup squad

Samoa have named a powerful Rugby League World Cup squad which includes six players from NRL defending premiers Penrith.

AAP

Tino's father green lights Kangaroos dream

Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has Samoan and Australian heritage and his decision to represent the Kangaroos at the World Cup was not taken lightly.

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The Independent UK

Australia to take South Pacific leaders to UK royal funeral

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tuvalu have accepted his offer to fly representatives to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

The Independent UK

Four Pacific Commonwealth leaders to join Australian PM at Queen’s funeral

The respective leaders of the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Samoa and Papua New Guinea accepted Australia’s offer of help with transportation to London.

Daily Mirror

Man who went to every country in the world reveals most terrifying moments on trip

Henrik Jeppesen, from Denmark, travelled to every country in the world by the time he was 28, but has particularly strong memories of being in Samoa, North Korea and Liverpool

ABC News

UFC 209: Tai Tuivasa's Samoan tattoo journey one of worst, and best, experiences of his life

As Tai Tuivasa prepares for the fight of his life against Ciryl Gane at UFC 209 in Paris, he reflects on his dual cultural influences.

The Independent UK

Samoa will be favourites against England at World Cup, Shaun Wane claims

The two sides meet in the tournament opener at St James’ Park

Daily Mirror

England boss Shaun Wane claims team are "huge underdogs" for World Cup opener vs Samoa

As RFL launch Three Lions week to build participation, hosts England kick-off tournament against increasingly-strong Pacific nation at Newcastle's St James' Park with Wane making surprise declaration their opponents will be strong favourites

The Independent UK

Riverdale star KJ Apa made Samoan chief in traditional village ceremony

Samoan Matai title are bestowed upon family members during a cultural ceremony called a saofa’i

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