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Haas will make call on Samoa switch after Origin

Brisbane prop Payne Haas has explained why he is considering representing Samoa at Test level but he won't be rushing his call.

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Talagi learning from Luai ahead of Panthers move

Penrith recruit Blaize Talagi will pick Jarome Luai's brain as he eyes the Panthers five-eighth spot once held by the Samoa captain.

AAP

Pressure nothing new for NSW debutant Suaalii

NSW debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii comes under the spotlight once again on Wednesday, but pressure is nothing new for the Sydney Roosters young gun.

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Borthwick’s England job begins now with a team only just starting out

England had grit, smarts, a set piece and a screw-you attitude so third place was fair – but there is real promise in the next generation

The Guardian - UK

Schuster finding his voice as Manly's five-eighth

A verbal spray during the loss to South Sydney has convinced Brad Parker that Josh Schuster is the right man to partner Daly Cherry-Evans in the Manly halves.

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Warrington Wolves' Josh McGuire seeing double with Daryl Clark mirror image

Australian forward McGuire, 32, is a dead ringer for his Warrington team-mate with even his own wife admitting it's bizarre but they're teaming up on the field to get Wolves snarling again in Super League

Daily Mirror

Eligibility move will aid Origin: Fittler

Brad Fittler claims his push for any player to be eligible for State of Origin provided they lived in NSW or Queensland before age 13 will improve the game.

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NRL players’ Samoan loyalty spells trouble for State of Origin

The Rugby League World Cup finalists’ success could have a potentially seismic impact on international eligibility rules

The Guardian - AU

Samoa's trip to their first Rugby League World Cup final caps a miracle resurrection

After winning one of the greatest World Cup matches ever played, Samoa's World Cup revival is almost complete as it prepares for its first final.

ABC News

Samoa’s Stephen Crichton breaks England hearts with golden drop goal

England lost a dramatic Rugby League World Cup semi-final 27-26 to Samoa, thanks to Stephen Crichton’s golden point drop goal

The Guardian - UK

Joseph Suaalii's a once in a generation player like SBW and GI but England can stop him

Former England captain Jamie Peacock has played with and against some of rugby league's greats, he looks at why Samoa's Joseph Suaalii - at just 19 - already stands out and how England can stop him to reach Old Trafford final

Daily Mirror

Final hurdle: resurgent Samoa block England’s World Cup path once more

England face a very different Samoa side in Saturday’s semi-final to the one hammered by the hosts a month ago

The Guardian - UK

The Castleford battle at the heart of Rugby League World Cup semi-final

Tigers boss Lee Radford is defence coach of Samoa while assistant Andy Last is England number two

The Independent UK

Samoa thumps France at Rugby League World Cup to set up quarterfinal clash with Tonga

Samoa's shocking loss to England remains the headline of the World Cup, but there is still a chance for the star-studded Pacific Islands nation to relegate it to a footnote, writes Nick Campton.

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The Guardian - UK

Michael Cheika’s Lebanon close in on fascinating Australia quarter-final

Lebanon are on the cusp of a fascinating Rugby League World Cup quarter-final with Australia after defeating Ireland 32-14

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Leeds Rhinos announce capture of Samoan international prop in eighth off-season addition

Lisone arrives to bolster the Leeds Rhinos pack.

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Marty Taupau insists Samoa can take positives from Rugby League World Cup hammering at England's expense

Samoa conceded ten tries as they were annihilated by England.

The Guardian - UK

England 60-6 Samoa: Rugby League World Cup opener – as it happened

Dom Young scored twice on his Test debut as England produced an outstanding team display to comfortably defeat Samoa

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Daily Mirror

Samoa's Junior Paulo says minnows can win World Cup - not just beat England

State of Origin prop, 28, captains the Pacific nation who have been augmented by some of the NRL's greatest talent ahead of their Rugby League World Cup opener against England

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Papalii commits to Samoa for World Cup

Canberra star Josh Papalii says he has put his hand up to play for Samoa at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup, joining a growing list of big names.

AAP

Blues duo baffled by 'crazy' passion doubt

Jarome Luai has labelled claims the NSW State of Origin jersey meant less to him because he wants to play for Samoa at the World Cup as "laughable" and "crazy".

Wales Online

New World Rugby rankings table sees new number one as Wales still officially worse than Scotland

The final men's World Rankings of the season in the northern hemisphere have been published

ABC News

Why Anthony Milford is the Queensland great who never was

Anthony Milford could have rivalled Cameron Munster's feats in a Maroon jersey. Instead, his career seems to be winding down.

AAP

Samoan stars back to play under Parish

Three Samoan stars who signed a petition for coach Matt Parish to be sacked as coach will play under the mentor in the Pacific Test.

Daily Mirror

Warrington Wolves' Thomas Mikaele fell out of love with rugby league in NRL

Former Wests Tigers prop looking forward to "enjoying" his rugby league again after flying into the UK and has one eye on breaking into Samoa's World Cup squad at the end of the season.

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