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Reece Walsh scores a hat-trick of tries as Australia stun Samoa 44-12 to reach the Rugby League World Cup final.

Rugby league's Davids have gotten much bigger in recent times but Australia's win over Samoa in the World Cup semi-final was a reminder of Goliath's power.

Reece Walsh scores a hat-trick as Australia reach the Men's Rugby League World Cup final by overwhelming a Samoa side left fuming by a series of refereeing calls against them.

Tom Dearden throws a dummy and beats Samoa's defence to score the first try.

Thanks to a Reece Walsh hat-trick, the Kangaroos have thrashed Samoa at Allianz Stadium to set up a blockbuster showdown with New Zealand in next week’s final.

Look back at all the action as the Kangaroos defeated Toa Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup semifinals.

The Kangaroos will face New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup final after overwhelming Samoa 44-12 at Sydney Football Stadium.

Lattrell Ah Kiong's tally contributed to Manu Samoa's total haul of seven tries in the match.

A Stacey Waka hat trick helped take the Kiwi Ferns to a 32-0 victory over Samoa in their semi-final.

New Zealand's women will hope it is fourth time lucky after defeating Samoa 32-0 to reach next Sunday's Rugby League World Cup final.

Samoa's Laikha Clarke puts a crunching hit on New Zealand's Apii Nicholls.

Look back at all the action as the Kiwi Ferns defeated Fetū Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup semifinal.

Media restrictions in Samoa have been criticised by 10 countries at the United Nations.

Tonga's 20-18 win over Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup has renewed discussion about the possibility of an annual series between the Pacific rivals.

Tonga will face New Zealand after winning all three group matches, before Samoa face Australia in a repeat of the 2022 final.

Samoa captain Junior Paulo says he has a “burning” desire to pull off the nation’s greatest win and avenge a crushing World Cup loss to Australia four years ago.

A year where Ronald Volkman thought he'd barely play first grade will end with the Samoan spark plug taking on the might of Australia in a Rugby League World Cup semifinal.

Celebrations spilled onto western Sydney streets following Tonga’s thrilling victory over Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup.

Prime Minister La'auli joined a pro-Israel parade in Apia over the weekend, where he broke down in tears, linking his support for Israel to his Christian faith.

Analysis - It's not often you can feel when history is happening right around you but that is what happens when Samoa meets Tonga.

Move over, Alexander Volkanovski. There’s a new ‘Volk’ in town, and Samoan coach Ben Gardiner has backed rising five-eighth Ronald Volkman to step up against the Kangaroos despite losing a star to injury.

Samoa scored four tries to Tonga's three but the difference was Tonga's Isaiya Katoa, who kicked all conversions and a penalty to seal the deal.

The scale and spectacle of Tonga's Rugby League World Cup win over Samoa was not just an instant classic, it proved a demand for this clash that rugby league must find a way to supply.

Tonga has triumphed over Samoa in their must-win final group match of the Rugby League World Cup at Sydney's CommBank Stadium.

Addin Fonua-Blake ran over Spencer Leniu to score a late match-winner for Tonga, as Australia’s World Cup semi-finalists were confirmed.

Samoa fans make their presence known ahead of the country's clash with Tonga.

All the action as Tonga and Samoa face off in a blockbuster match to decide their pool at the Rugby League World Cup.

Tonga holds on for a 20-18 victory over Samoa in a match that lights up the Rugby League World Cup after Lebanon won a spectacular game in golden point against France.

Tonga and Samoa flags are flying and families are coming together as fans gear up for the eagerly awaited Rugby League World Cup showdown.

Cultural pride on show in Auckland as Samoan and Tongan fans back their team this weekend.

Here’s another reason the Samoa v Tonga World Cup clash promises to be one of the explosive games in rugby league this year.

SASNOC now oversee the high-performance rugby programme in Samoa.

Fetu Samoa has made history, reaching its first Rugby League World Cup semi-final by beating England.

A Freedom Crichton Ropati hat-trick helps Samoa knock England out of the Women's Rugby League World Cup.

England exit the Women's Rugby League World Cup as Samoa beat them 24-6 in their Group A decider in Wollongong.

Ahead of the latest instalment of their timeless rivalry, a new generation of Samoan and Tongan stars have transformed from fans into the new heroes of their nation.

Brett Robinson has been bestowed with an honorary matai title in Apia during talks to resolve a standoff between the government-backed national rugby union and Lakapi Samoa.

Tia Winikerei, a career policewoman and Northern Mystics head coach during the 2023 ANZ Premiership season, takes over from Natalie Mathews.

England's final group game of the 2026 women's Rugby League World Cup is "do or die", according to coach Stuart Barrow.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has denied he sought to update its principal bilateral agreement with Samoa, despite his Samoan counterpart reportedly claiming the opposite.

La’auli paused treaty talks until after New Zealand’s general election.

The NRL wanted to move next Sunday’s Samoa and Tonga game to Accor Stadium, where a crowd of 60,000 was expected. There was good reason it couldn’t.

After a close first half, Toa Samoa were runaway winners over PNG in the Rugby League World Cup.

Look back on the action as Toa Samoa runs riot in Port Moresby.

Follow the action as the PNG Kumuls host Toa Samoa in Port Moresby.

Tonga and Samoa, once regarded as minnows of rugby league, are now top-drawer attractions at the Rugby League World Cup.

Samoa score 14 unaswered tries as they thrash Wales 76-0 to secure their first win in Pool A at the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup, whilst the result leaves Wales with two defeats from two.

Samoa scored 14 tries in the World Cup clash.

Wales again lose heavily at the Rugby League World Cup as Samoa's pace and power inflicts a 76-0 defeat on the debutants.

World Rugby chairman is expected to have direct talks with Samoan Prime Minister La'auli as two rival unions battle for control of the sport.