Category: Samoa
‘We’ve been building’: Samoa ready for England rematch as World Cup semi-final line-up complete
By DAVID ROGERS and THOMAS ALDERSON ENGLAND will face Samoa this Saturday at the Emirates Stadium in a repeat of the tournament’s opening game, with…
Samoa announce themselves on the World Cup stage with 62-4 thrashing of France
SAMOA thrashed France 62-4 to canter into the World Cup quarter-finals. Samoa broke the deadlock early, Tim Lafai latching onto a Jarome Luai grubber to…
England stun Samoa in incredible 60-6 win
England began their World Cup campaign in impressive fashion with a momentous 60-6 thrashing of Samoa. Samoa went into the game as favourites, but England…
Can England lighten the mood of the country?
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER wonders whether England’s performance today and in the remaining weeks of the World Cup can bring some joy in the…
The Garry Schofield Column: My prediction for England’s World Cup opener against Samoa
Perhaps we shouldn’t read too much into the 50-point margin of England’s win over Fiji last Friday. But it’s much better than a defeat, and…
Match officials appointed for first World Cup games with Ashley Klein to referee opener
NRL Grand Final referee Ashley Klein will take charge of the opening match of the World Cup between England and Samoa. The list of match…
World Cup Group A Preview: Schedule, squads and players to watch
FIXTURES AND TV COVERAGE Saturday, October 15, England vs Samoa, St James’ Park, Newcastle, 2.30pm Monday, October 17, France vs Greece, Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, 7.30pm Saturday, October…
Rugby League World Cup’s 50 historic highlights – Part Two
In last week’s issue we began our countdown of the 50 historic highlights that have marked the progress of the Rugby League World Cup. There…
Australia boss Mal Meninga calls for rules overhaul after Joseph Suaalii chooses Samoa
Joseph Suaalii has become the latest NRL star to commit to England’s opening-game opponents Samoa. Matt Parish is building a formidable squad for Samoa’s World…
Penrith Panthers star Jarome Luai commits to Samoa for World Cup
Penrith Panthers and New South Wales playmaker Jarome Luai has confirmed he will play for Samoa at this year’s World Cup. Luai was part of…
