Samoa
Leadership lessons from Samoan PM steel Luai for captaincy challenge
You know Jarome Luai is a pretty big deal when the Samoan Prime Minister wants to meet to discuss leadership, rugby league and the Penrith Panthers.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Latest
Lucky dip: How chance meeting at a pool led to cult hero’s Test debut
Manly and Samoan hooker Gordon Chan Kum Tong made the most of a chance poolside encounter with another NRL star.
- by Christian Nicolussi
The Samoan Reece Walsh: Slater heaps praise on rookie Fa’alogo
Sua Fa’alogo scored one of the great tries that wasn’t on his Test debut against Australia. His Storm mentor says it isn’t the first time he’s produced a superb solo effort.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Australia
Kangaroos triumph but Samoan rookie steals the show
The Kangaroos opened their Pacific Championships campaign with a 36-12 defeat of Samoa, but it was the Pacific nation’s debutant fullback Sua Fa’alogo who lit up Townsville.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Pacific Championships 2023 as it happened: Victory for Kangaroos and Jillaroos in Townsville after doubles for Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Tamika Upton
It’s a bumper day of international rugby league with the Australian men’s and women’s teams both in action in Townsville.
- by Billie Eder
Samoan Six appeal: Why Stephen Crichton will thrive in halves
With Jarome Luai injured, the Panthers centre will wear the No.6 jersey against Australia - but Samoa coach Ben Gardiner is adamant it’s no selection gamble.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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NRL 2023
Kangaroos sweating over Cleary knee injury
The Panthers star, who suffered a knock early in the grand final, will learn the extent of the injury when he has scans this week.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Michael Chammas
Jarome Luai to have shoulder surgery after remarkable finals return
The Panthers have less than a month to stop Jarome Luai hitting the open market, but there’s one thing they won’t be able to avoid after he aggravated a shoulder injury during the grand final.
- by Adam Pengilly and Billie Eder
Inside the secret plan for Australia and Samoa to meet in World Cup rematch
Another clash between the sides, which met in last year’s decider in Manchester, is being pitched as part of a revival of the “Four Nations” concept.
- by Adam Pengilly
Exclusive
NRL 2023
Hail to the chief: Why Suaali’i was granted Samoan honour
The Roosters youngster left the World Cup with a backpack and returned home with a couple of extra names and billing as a Samoan chief.
- by Dan Walsh
Loophole leaves Crichton free to play round one for Roosters
Samoa coach Matt Parish said Crichton should have been sent off for his hit on Chanel Harris-Tavita in the World Cup final. But a loophole means the Roosters star won’t miss a single competition match.
- by Adam Pengilly
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