The Latest Breaking News from Samoa

Pacific queer activists call for greater acceptance, decriminalisation during Sydney WorldPride celebrations

Ex-Wigan coach Shaun Wane's future as international boss was under doubt after disappointing World Cup semi-final exit against Samoa but his deal's now been extended until 2025 while Stuart Barrow takes charge of women's side and Tom Coyd carries on for World Cup-winning wheelchair team

Australia's men have finished joint-seventh at the Sydney Sevens after an error-strewn performance in a 24-10 loss to Samoa at Allianz Stadium.

Last year more than 6,600 workers left Samoa for seasonal worker programs, double the number leaving before the pandemic

While work schemes offer Pacific Islanders economic opportunities, critics say they exacerbate labour shortages at home.

Sydney Roosters and Toa Samoa Rugby League World Cup star Joseph Sua'ali'i received Matai chiefly titles by village elders in Samoa.

Ex-Hull chief, who helped Samoa in their historic World Cup feats - reaching a first-ever final and winning the hearts of their countrymen across the world - has visited the Pacific island to take part in huge homecoming celebrations

Group ‘misses midnight’ due to crossing time zones

The first place in the world that will see 2023 will be the small Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati/Christmas Island at 10am UK time

Samoa might have gone down in last month's Rugby League World Cup final, but they have returned to the island nation as heroes.

The Force had been looking to boost its forward pack at a recent combine, but the performance of a utility from Samoa could not be ignored.