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The Latest Breaking News from Samoa

Captain Zoe Aldcroft set to miss rest of pool stages as England ring changes for Samoa

The Red Roses opened their tournament with a 69-7 thrashing of the United States in Sunderland but have lost captain Aldcroft for the next two games

The Independent UK

Zoe Aldcroft to miss England’s next two games in Women’s Rugby World Cup

After Zoe Aldcroft picked up a knee injury against the USA, Marlie Packer will captain the Red Roses against Samoa as one of 13 changes to England’s starting XV

The Guardian - UK

Samoa’s election: Voting has begun after months of turmoil, here is everything you need to know

Samoans began voting on Friday in parliamentary elections amid personal rivalries and geopolitical tensions

The Guardian - AU

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Storm's Stefano commits to Tonga after firing for Samoa

Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has opened up on why he will make himself available for Tonga in the Pacific Championships, and reveals his early Tongan heroes.

AAP

Miller time: Desiree grabs Wallaroos' World Cup treble

Winger Desiree Miller has flown over for a hat-trick as Australia's rugby women opened their World Cup bid in Manchester with a 73-0 trouncing of Samoa.

AAP

Australia 73-0 Samoa: Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Wallaroos kicked off their Group A campaign with a thumping win against Samoa in Salford

The Guardian - AU

England to ring changes and ‘get everyone started’, says John Mitchell

England head coach John Mitchell said he would make changes to the team for their second Rugby World Cup match against Samoa

The Guardian - UK

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Wallaroos to bring the aggression in World Cup opener

New co-captain Kaitlan Leaney has given herself another role ahead of the Wallaroos' Rugby World Cup opener in England.

AAP

Teen star gets Wallaroos nod in Rugby World Cup opener

Young gun Caitlyn Halse will make history at the Women's Rugby World Cup when the Wallaroos take on Samoa as the tournament opens in England.

AAP

Survivor: Redemption Was Just Announced & Its Rumoured Cast Has Already Been Leaked

The cast for Australian Survivor: Redemption - hosted by David Genat - has just been announced and the rumoured cast has been leaked.

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Big love, Payno! - What Luai said on Samoa defection

Payne Haas is the latest rugby league star to switch allegiances from Australia, and Samoan international Jarome Luai is happy to take the credit.

AAP

Love for both: Finefeuiaki has Tonga and Samoa in heart

Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is set to make his Tonga debut but his family background means Samoa also tugs at his heartstrings.

AAP

Payne Haas’s allegiance switch to Samoa: a threat or an opportunity for rugby league?

On Sunday, one of rugby league’s best forwards, Payne Haas, confirmed his switch in national allegiance from Australia to Samoa.

The Conversation

Women’s Rugby World Cup’s brutal reality: Samoa players fundraising costs

A Guardian survey of team finances reveals a mixed picture for the players, with England contracts ranging from £39,000 to £48,000 plus match fees

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Constant Gardiner: Samoa's field of dreams in bloom

Payne Haas has walked into Samoa's field of dreams and more may follow as coach Ben Gardiner explains the organic nature of the nation's recruitment success.

AAP

Anthem moment that made Haas choose Samoa to honour mum

Payne Haas once did the Samoan war dance in front of the TV and will now do it at Suncorp Stadium after making a call on his international future.

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Rugby World Cup: the definitive guide to the pools

England are unbeaten since the last tournament and are strong favourites to top their pool, but other groups look more open

AAP

Broncos superstar to make big call on Samoa defection

Payne Haas is set to switch international allegiances, delivering an almighty boost to Samoa's hopes of winning a World Cup.

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The Guardian - AU

Rise in dengue fever outbreaks across the Pacific driven by the climate crisis, experts say

Samoa, Fiji and Tonga among the worst affected amid warning the disease and others will become ‘more common and more serious’ as the planet warms

Evening Standard

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Your complete guide to the pool stage with England hot favourites

The Red Roses kick off their campaign against the United States

The Guardian - AU

How rising seas are threatening the crucial art of weaving in Samoa

Weaving is central to cultural life in Samoa but climate change is disrupting conditions needed for plants used to make the intricate mats

Evening Standard

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Latest results, final fixtures, and pool standings as Red Roses into final

High expectations as England bid to win on home soil

AAP

Tonga-Samoa given Suncorp Stadium for Pacific cracker

All roads will lead to Suncorp Stadium in October when powerhouse nations Tonga and Samoa are scheduled to clash in the Pacific Championships.

AAP

Tino hails Samoa visit as Test choice call looms

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is yet to make a call on whether he will make himself available for Samoa or Australia as he targets an early return from a knee injury.

AAP

Walters will speak to Samoa trio about rep futures

New Australia coach Kevin Walters will deal with the threat of Samoa fielding three of his stars for the Pacific Championships and beyond when the time's right.

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