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What time do the Rugby League World Cup finals kick off today and what TV channels are they on?

The Kangaroos have won the men's tournament an incredible 11 times but face a Samoa side who stunned England in the semi-finals, while the Kiwi Ferns face the Australian Jillaroos in the women's final

Wales Online

How to watch Australia vs Samoa for FREE: TV channel and start time for Rugby League World Cup final today

Australia and Samoa will today compete for the Rugby League World Cup trophy.

Evening Standard

Samoan celebrations have dominated Australian streets ahead of the Rugby League World Cup final. Here's why

Marches will be held across Australia in the lead-up to the Rugby League World Cup. And win or lose the game, supporters intently watching Samoa's journey would probably agree, they've already won.

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The Jillaroos had to pay for their own tickets to get thumped in the first three World Cups. Now they fly business class to the final

The Jillaroos who went to the first Women's Rugby League World Cup in 2000 had to quit jobs, take out loans and raise money in raffles to pay for their own flights. But those struggles built the runway that sent the current side on a business class flight to this…

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The Rock gives Samoa morale-boosting warcry ahead of League World Cup final

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Samoan morale was given an unlikely boost ahead of their daunting Rugby League World Cup final against Australia on Saturday in the form of an emotional warcry from Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson.

AFP

NZ aim to stop Jillaroos' three-peat bid

The Jillaroos are on a mission to win a third-straight Women's Rugby League World Cup crown but New Zealand are intent on revenge.

AAP

Australia target double success in Rugby League World Cup finals

Men’s and women’s sides face Samoa and New Zealand respectively in back-to-back matches at Old Trafford on Saturday

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson sends heartfelt video to Samoa stars ahead of RLWC final

WWE icon and movie megastar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson issued further encouragement to the Samoan Rugby League team with a passionate message ahead of the Rugby League World Cup final

Daily Mirror

Australia wary of 'dangerous' Samoa in Rugby League World Cup final

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Australia coach Mal Meninga has vowed that his Kangaroos side, bidding for a third consecutive title, will not take surprise finalists Samoa lightly when the two teams meet at Old Trafford on Saturday.

AFP

NRL players’ Samoan loyalty spells trouble for State of Origin

The Rugby League World Cup finalists’ success could have a potentially seismic impact on international eligibility rules

The Guardian - AU

Samoa's historic win over England in Rugby League World Cup semi-final prompts street parties across the globe

In 68 years of the Rugby League World Cup, Samoa are the first Pacific nation to reach the final — and their fans' celebrations have poured onto the streets at home and abroad.

ABC News

England 6-20 New Zealand: Mele Hufanga inspires Kiwis in Women’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final

England’s dreams of reaching the women’s Rugby League World Cup final were undone by the unstoppable force of Mele Hufanga as New Zealand clinched a 20-6 victory in York.

Evening Standard

Kangaroos braced for boos in RLWC final

Australia's players insist the boos they are going to be given by English supporters at the Rugby League World Cup final are a mark of respect.

AAP

England rake over familiar failings after Rugby League World Cup exit

With so many questions unresolved and Shaun Wane’s future up in the air, there is an urgent need for clarity and consistency

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AFP

Samoa soar into League Cup final with help of 'heritage players'

London (AFP) - Samoa's historic march to the final of the Rugby League World Cup has solid foundations in a star-studded squad of hardened NRL and State of Origin regulars who have opted to play for their country of heritage rather than powerhouses such as Australia and New Zealand.

AAP

Samoa's Luai to make an enemy of Cleary

They have grown up as best mates, but Samoa's Jarome Luai says he wants to make Nathan Cleary's life a misery in the Rugby League World Cup final.

Wales Online

Accidental trailblazer McDaid living their authentic life

Canada's Sab McDaid is believed to be the first non-binary player to compete at the Rugby League World Cup

AFP

'The war is not over!' Samoa cry after historic advance to Cup final

London (AFP) - Samoa captain Junior Paulo vowed Saturday that his team would go all out in their preparations for a historic Rugby League World Cup final against Australia after a thrilling last-four victory over England.

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AFP

Crichton makes World Cup history for Samoa in semi-final thriller

London (AFP) - Samoa's Stephen Crichton hit an extra-time drop-goal to seal a 27-26 victory over England on Saturday and book a first-ever Rugby League World Cup final berth against reigning champions Australia.

The Guardian - UK

Samoa’s Stephen Crichton breaks England hearts with golden drop goal

England lost a dramatic Rugby League World Cup semi-final 27-26 to Samoa, thanks to Stephen Crichton’s golden point drop goal

Daily Mirror

Superb Samoa stun England in extra time to reach a first ever Rugby League World Cup final

Samoa will play Australia in next Saturday's Rugby League World Cup final after Stephen Crichton's Golden Point drop goal gave them a dramatic win over England

Evening Standard

How to watch England vs Samoa for FREE: TV channel and start time for Rugby League World Cup semi-final today

England battle Samoa this afternoon with a place in the Rugby League World Cup final up for grabs.

AFP

'We weren't undercooked,' Meninga says after gripping victory over Kiwis

Leeds (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Australia's gripping 16-14 victory over New Zealand to ensure a berth in the Rugby League World Cup final showed that the Kangaroos were far from undercooked, coach Mal Meninga insisted Friday.

Evening Standard

Australia 16-14 New Zealand: Holders through to Rugby League World Cup final after thrilling win

Cameron Murray’s second-half try proved enough to send holders Australia through to the Rugby League World Cup final in a scintillating 16-14 victory over New Zealand.

AFP

Australia into Cup final after nail-biting victory over New Zealand

Leeds (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Reigning champions Australia advanced to the final of the Rugby League World Cup after an enthralling 16-14 victory over New Zealand in Leeds on Friday in the first meeting between the two heavyweights since October 2019.

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