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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.

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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.

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

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Luatua is one of two former All Blacks in Samoa tour squad

Wellington (AFP) - Samoa on Wednesday took advantage of World Rugby's new eligibility rules by including former All Blacks Steven Luatua and Jeff Toomaga-Allen in their squad to tour Europe next month.

AFP

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

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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.

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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

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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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.

AAP

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.

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Ireland edge England, Samoa trounce USA in World Cup Sevens

Cape Town (AFP) - Ireland and Samoa eliminated seeded teams to reach the quarter-finals on the first day of the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday.

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

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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

AFP

Aussie men capture first World Rugby Sevens season crown

Los Angeles (AFP) - Australia captured a first-ever World Rugby Sevens Series men's season crown on Sunday with a third-place finish at the campaign-ending Los Angeles Sevens tournament.

ABC News

American Samoa's earthquake swarms spark fears of underwater volcanic eruption. This is what we know so far

Experts are on the ground in American Samoa, monitoring weeks of seismic activity that is likely linked to a nearby underwater volcano. Although an eruption is possible, they say it will be very different to the devastating explosion seen recently in Tonga.

Chronicle Live

Excitement builds for Rugby League World Cup in Newcastle as organisers reveal fan zone plans

Tens of thousands of fans will be heading to Newcastle to watch England and Samoa kick off the 2022 Rugby League World Cup at St James' Park

The Conversation

Pacific aviation is struggling to take off after the pandemic – how can the ‘blue continent’ stay connected?

With Samoa fully reopening its borders on August 1, another Pacific country moved tentatively forwards after two years of border closures and little or no international tourism.

Reuters

U.S. senior diplomat kicks off Pacific tour in Samoa

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Samoa's leader on Friday, discussing climate change, ocean security and opportunities to work together as Washington seeks to re-engage the region amid growing Chinese influence.

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