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Tonga turn focus to Samoa showdown after Lebanon win
Mate Ma'a Tonga have turned their attention to an enticing showdown with Toa Sam...
Jack Brady (AAP) 26 Oct 2026
'They wanted my undies': Chiefs embrace PNG welcome
Jarome Luai wasn't left with much when he walked off the field in Port Moresby a...
George Clarke (AAP) 26 Oct 2026
Future Chiefs star in PNG as Samoa slaughter Kumuls
Jarome Luai and Brian To'o were showered with gifts in their first match in Papu...
George Clarke (AAP) 26 Oct 2026
Stilt-village kid aims to upstage Luai on PNG arrival
When Papua New Guinea face Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup, a five-eighth wi...
George Clarke (AAP) 23 Oct 2026
After brutal KO, Samoa star wants World Cup to remember
Chanel Harris-Tavita can't remember much of the last World Cup final he played i...
George Clarke (AAP) 23 Oct 2026
'People love him': Luai out to defy critics on PNG soil

Samoa coach Ben Gardiner has little doubt Papua New Guinea will see the real Jarome Luai, as the heavily-criticised five-eighth prepares to play in the country he will call home, following the most di...

The 110kg reason Leniu made Parramatta switch

Spencer Leniu says the chance to model his game off evergreen front-rower Junior Paulo - and not the opportunity to become a starting NRL prop - was the main motivation behind his decision to sign wit...

Samoa embrace 'chaos' as Luai, To'o head to PNG

Samoa are bracing for the humidity and hostility of Papua New Guinea as Jarome Luai and Brian To'o prepare to play in Port Moresby for the first time since signing with the PNG Chiefs.

French fried as Samoa sizzle in World Cup opener

Samoa have opened their World Cup campaign by crushing France in a 78-4 win that gives an early boost to the Pacific nation's hopes of reaching the knockout stages.

'Prove people wrong': Luai warning after Tigers exit

Stephen Crichton expects halfback Jarome Luai to play for Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup with a chip on his shoulder following the ill-fated end to his two-year stint at Wests Tigers.

Kids kept Kiwi Clark going through dark NRL days

Back-to-back lock of the year Erin Clark admits that during his early days in the NRL he couldn't see a future where he'd pull on a New Zealand jersey, his motivation for persevering simply to inspire...

'Make him proud': all black and Whyte for Kiwi enforcer

When Naufahu Whyte takes the field for New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup it will be with his family on his back and the example of Māori warrior prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves embedded deep...

Paulo to use past heartbreak to fuel World Cup charge

Junior Paulo knows what it feels like to pull yourself from the depths of grand final misery and glowingly represent your country at a Rugby League World Cup weeks later.

Paulo to lead stacked Samoa, nears Eels resolution

Junior Paulo will co-captain Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup with Parramatta's blessing, as the Eels grow confident of striking a new deal with the prop before the tournament kicks off.

Meet the Bruise Crew: Knights duo settle on nickname

The emergence of the raw-boned back-row duo of Jermaine McEwen and Francis Manuleleua has been critical to Newcastle's run to the NRL grand final.

'It's just me': Rooster not trying to play the villain

Finally, at the end of three tumultuous years with the Sydney Roosters, Spencer Leniu is comfortable playing the role he never wanted to have.

Roosters star admits he is torn on World Cup decision

Robert Toia has admitted he still doesn't know who he wants to play for at the World Cup, as the in-demand centre weighs up representing Tonga or Australia.

Roosters academy product sweating on Watson's GF concussion call

The Sydney Roosters are holding on to hope that Connor Watson will be cleared to run out on grand final day, but will be preparing young gun Benaiah Ioelu for the prospect of playing just his 18th NRL...

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