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Shaun Wane to stay on as England boss for 2025 Rugby League World Cup

Ex-Wigan coach Shaun Wane's future as international boss was under doubt after disappointing World Cup semi-final exit against Samoa but his deal's now been extended until 2025 while Stuart Barrow takes charge of women's side and Tom Coyd carries on for World Cup-winning wheelchair team

Daily Mirror

Australia's men slump at Sydney Sevens

Australia's men have finished joint-seventh at the Sydney Sevens after an error-strewn performance in a 24-10 loss to Samoa at Allianz Stadium.

AAP

‘A very big gap’: Pacific businesses desperate for staff as workers leave for Australia and New Zealand

Last year more than 6,600 workers left Samoa for seasonal worker programs, double the number leaving before the pandemic

The Guardian - AU

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Samoa miss men's quarter-finals at NZ sevens tournament

Hamilton (New Zealand) (AFP) - Sevens world series co-leaders Samoa failed to reach the men's quarter-finals in the biggest shock on the opening day of the tournament in Hamilton on Saturday.

AFP

Pacific Islands fear brain drain from Australia job scheme

While work schemes offer Pacific Islanders economic opportunities, critics say they exacerbate labour shortages at home.

Al Jazeera

Sydney Roosters teen prodigy Joseph Sua'ali'i bestowed Samoan Chief title

Sydney Roosters and Toa Samoa Rugby League World Cup star Joseph Sua'ali'i received Matai chiefly titles by village elders in Samoa.

ABC News

Castleford Tigers boss Lee Radford recalls epic heroes' welcome in Samoa

Ex-Hull chief, who helped Samoa in their historic World Cup feats - reaching a first-ever final and winning the hearts of their countrymen across the world - has visited the Pacific island to take part in huge homecoming celebrations

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Passengers treated to drinks on beach and island tour after emergency New Year’s Eve landing in Samoa

Group ‘misses midnight’ due to crossing time zones

The Independent UK

Say hello to 2023 as millions throughout the world celebrate ringing in the New Year

The first place in the world that will see 2023 will be the small Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati/Christmas Island at 10am UK time

Daily Mirror

Samoa's Rugby League World Cup side receive heroes' welcome on trip home to Apia

Samoa might have gone down in last month's Rugby League World Cup final, but they have returned to the island nation as heroes.

ABC News

Western Force offers exciting Samoan wild card pick Saelua Leaula a shot in Super W

The Force had been looking to boost its forward pack at a recent combine, but the performance of a utility from Samoa could not be ignored.

ABC News

Samoa triumph in the rain in Cape Town Sevens

Cape Town (AFP) - Samoa defeated New Zealand 12-7 in teeming rain to win the men's final of the Cape Town leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series on Sunday.

AFP

Monica Galetti: ‘Serving Albert Roux the wrong dinner was a real kitchen nightmare’

The chef, 47, tells Michael Segalov about her childhood in Samoa, controlling her temper, meeting the Queen and forgetting to curtsey

The Guardian - UK

England No.2 Andy Last insists there's no "secrets" to turning around side's fortunes

Assistant coach Last, 41, is back at Castleford Tigers after England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final loss to Samoa - and he's ready to defend himself against Samoan contingent in Super League club's ranks

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Boks to play Samoa in Cup quarters in Dubai Sevens

Dubai (AFP) - South Africa set up a Cup quarter-final with Samoa at the Dubai leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series although Olympic champions Fiji missed out on the elite draw of the competition.

ABC News

Investors are missing millions after Union Standard collapsed. But an offshore company structure is complicating investigations

A flashy Australian finance company that sponsored English football team Sheffield United is under intense scrutiny by liquidators over hundreds of millions of dollars in funds investors claim they are owed.

Daily Mirror

Rugby League World Cup winner hands over medal box to young fan in heartwarming moment

Australia beat Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford on Saturday and one lucky fan was given a dream piece of signed memorabilia from their star stand-off

ABC News

Why Tino Fa'asuamaleaui was stuck between two worlds in the World Cup final

In a World Cup where many players from Pasifika backgrounds chose to represent Samoa or Tonga, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui wore green and gold, and he copped heat for it.

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Australia World Cup winner Latrell Mitchell sets sights on England after Samoa win

South Sydney centre scores twice as Kangaroos win a third successive World Cup, defeating Samoa 30-10, but now he wants to make sure they get chance to face England next as players urge for 2023 international calendar to get sorted

ABC News

Science beats magic as Australia outpoint Samoa in Rugby League World Cup final

Samoa felt like the World Cup's team of destiny, but in the end the science of Australia won the day at Old Trafford.

AFP

Meninga hails Australian defence, urges international schedule

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Australia coach Mal Meninga hailed his side's defensive effort as they clinched a third consecutive Rugby League World Cup title with a dominant 30-10 victory over Samoa on Saturday.

The Independent UK

‘This is only the beginning’: Mal Meninga predicts more to come from dominant Australia

The Kangaroos secured a third straight World Cup title with a 30-10 win over Samoa

AAP

Samoa bemoan lack of RLWC send-off

Matt Parish described the officiating of referee Ashley Klein "weak" after he failed to send Angus Crichton off in the Rugby League World Cup final.

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s men and women live up to expectations with comfortable double

There were no surprises at the home of Manchester United with both the Kangaroos and Jillaroos cruising to victory in their respective Rugby League World Cup finals

The Independent UK

James Tedesco inspires Australia to Rugby League World Cup glory against Samoa

Australia 30-10 Samoa: Tedesco scored a try in each half as the Kangaroos added the men’s trophy to the women’s they won earlier in the day at Old Trafford

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