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The enormity of a World Cup clash with Pacific rivals Tonga is not lost on Melbourne fullback Sua Fa'alogo, whose father will travel from Samoa to watch his son play live for the first time.

The PNG Chiefs will consider major upgrades to their home stadium as the NRL's 19th franchise prepares to welcome rival clubs to Port Moresby to one of the smallest venues in the competition.

Jarome Luai wasn't left with much when he walked off the field in Port Moresby after helping lead Samoa to a World Cup demolition of Papua New Guinea on the ground he will call home in 12 months time.

Jarome Luai and Brian To'o were showered with gifts in their first match in Papua New Guinea since signing with the PNG Chiefs, as Samoa dismantled the Kumuls in a 64-6 win.

Fiji are on the cusp of claiming a Women's Rugby League World Cup semi-final berth in their first-ever tournament appearance after trouncing Papua New Guinea 40-4.

When Papua New Guinea face Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup, a five-eighth with flowing locks wearing headgear and boasting a wicked sidestep will be the centre of attention.

Chanel Harris-Tavita can't remember much of the last World Cup final he played in, which is why he is desperate to ensure he gets back there with Samoa.

As chief executive of the PNG Chiefs, Lorna McPherson would love to see her side make the top eight in their foundation season. But beyond a finals finish in their maiden campaign in 2028, she wants t...