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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

Daily Mirror

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.

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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.

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‘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

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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.

AAP

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

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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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Tedesco guides Australia past Samoa to retain Rugby League World Cup title

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Skipper James Tedesco scored two tries to help guide a clinical Australia side to their third consecutive Rugby League World Cup title with a comprehensive 30-10 victory over Samoa at Old Trafford on Saturday.

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Australia 30-10 Samoa: Holders retain Rugby League World Cup crown in convincing win

Australia romped to a 30-10 victory over Samoa to secure the Rugby League World Cup crown for the 12th time in their history.

Evening Standard

Australia retain Rugby League World Cup with victory over Samoa to extend record

The Kangaroos have claimed a record-extending 12th title with an impressive 30-10 win over Samoa in front of packed Old Trafford crowd

Daily Mirror

Australia retain Rugby League World Cup after holding off spirited Samoa

Australia retained the Rugby League World Cup with a 30-10 win over Samoa in the Old Trafford final

The Guardian - UK

Tedesco inspires Kangaroos to RLWC win

Australia's rugby league men are World Cup champions for the third tournament in a row after brushing Samoa aside in a 30-10 win at Old Trafford.

AAP

Kangaroos beat Samoa 30-10 in men's Rugby League World Cup final

The Kangaroos are world champions for the 12th time, taking down Samoa 30-10 in the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford.

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The Guardian - UK

Australia 30-10 Samoa: Rugby League World Cup final – as it happened

The Kangaroos had too much in attack and defence for brave Samoa and won their third consecutive world cup trophy

Daily Mirror

Australia's Cameron Munster insists he'll keep it simple in World Cup final

Maverick stand-off looking forward to taking on underdogs Samoa in Old Trafford decider and explains what's going to be key if Kangaroos are to get yet another success

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Australia boss Mal Meninga laughs off Samoa's "massive" underdogs status

There is pressure on the Kangaroos to win another Rugby League World Cup and coach Mal Meninga believes Samoa have been under-sold at 9/1 odds for Old Trafford decider

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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

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Evening Standard

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.

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The Kangaroos are Test football's gold standard, but this rugby league World Cup is all about Samoa

Australia has the best team in rugby league and the Kangaroos are odds on to claim another World Cup – but this will always be remembered as Samoa's tournament regardless of who wins the final, writes Nick Campton.

AAP

Munster wary of Luai-inspired Samoa

Jarome Luai has had an impressive campaign for Samoa and his opposite number for Australia has warned his teammates to not underestimate his threat.

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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.

AFP

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

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