Category: Samoa
The Garry Schofield Column: Why smaller is better at World Cup – and why Kiwis can win it
GRAND Finals in both hemispheres – done. Now for the greatest event of the lot. The countdown to the 17th Rugby League World Cup is…
Wakefield Trinity star Jazz Tevaga called up to Samoa World Cup squad
WAKEFIELD TRINITY will have a representative in this year’s World Cup, with star forward Jazz Tevaga being given the nod by Samoa head coach Ben…
V’landys signs Pacific Rugby League Partnership
THE Australian Rugby League Commission has signed a new ‘Statement of Partnership’ with Pacific Rugby League federations with the Prime Ministers of Australia, Papua New…
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…
