Category: Samoa
World Cup draw released as England open with Tonga in Perth
ENGLAND’S men will begin their World Cup campaign next year against Tonga in Perth. It’s a repeat of England’s last victory down under – a…
Australia pair on men’s shortlist as Golden Boot nominees revealed
ASHES-WINNING duo Cameron Munster and Harry Grant have made the five-player shortlist for the men’s Golden Boot. International Rugby League have selected the Australian playmakers…
No change for England but Samoa on the rise as IRL world rankings released
ENGLAND remain third in both the men’s and women’s world rankings released by International Rugby League following this autumn’s action. Australia continue to lead the…
New Zealand win men’s Pacific Cup with comeback against Samoa
NEW ZEALAND 36 SAMOA 14 TOM SMITH, CommBank Stadium, Parramatta, Sunday KIERAN FORAN’s final ever game of rugby league ended in victory as the Kiwis…
One England player on Women’s Golden Boot longlist
ISABEL ROWE is the only England player named on a 22-player longlist for the Women’s International Rugby League Golden Boot. England have only played two…
England players snubbed as 18-man longlist for 2025 Golden Boot revealed
NOT a single Englishman features in the 18-player longlist for the men’s 2025 International Golden Boot, which was revealed last week by International Rugby League,…
Samoa complete Tonga thrashing after lightning delay
TONGA 6 SAMOA 34 TOM SMITH, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Sunday JEREMIAH NANAI lit up Suncorp Stadium before an apocalyptic storm delayed Samoa’s emphatic victory over…
Tamika Upton leads Australia rout of wounded Samoa
AUSTRALIA 60 SAMOA 0 TOM SMITH, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Sunday TAMIKA UPTON scored two tries and set up two more as the Jillaroos annihilated injury-hit…
Kiwis score late winner in gripping opener with Samoa
NEW ZEALAND 24 SAMOA 18 TOM SMITH, Go Media Stadium, Auckland, Sunday DYLAN BROWN’S late try clinched the Kiwis’ narrow victory over Samoa in an…