Category: Samoa
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…
Talking Rugby League: Internationals prove a hit Down Under – so why drop them?
You might have noticed that it was a wonderful weekend in the southern hemisphere if you enjoy watching international and representative Rugby League. For the…
Talking Rugby League: Could we have a new World Cup winner this year?
How many nations could realistically have a chance of winning this year’s Rugby League World Cup? I was reading an article in the Australian media…
Southern Hemisphere Representative Round details revealed
Representative Rugby League will return to New Zealand this year, as the international game takes a large step toward getting back to normal in the…
Talking Rugby League: Wakefield Trinity’s Mason Lino a threat to rest of Super League – and England
If anyone thought that Wakefield Trinity’s 38-22 victory over Warrington Wolves was any sort of surprise result just over a week ago, then they had…
Samoan star in black and white
In seven months Ligi Sao could be lining up for Samoa as they take the field against England in Newcastle for the opening game of…