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'We won': Kangaroo shoots down claims of Kiwi dominance
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has rubbished the suggestion Australia lost the forward batt...
Scott Bailey (AAP) 10 Nov 2026
Aussie great gives Opetaia-Wilder Green light
Danny Green has applauded Jai Opetaia's decision to fight Deontay Wilder at heav...
Eels recruit to miss NRL opener after ref gesture
Parramatta's marquee off-season recruit Spencer Leniu is poised to miss the firs...
Payne relief: Haas promises Souths fans 'special' times
Payne Haas is playing down talk he can prove the Daly Cherry-Evans-like missing...
Darren Walton (AAP) 9 Nov 2026
'We'll have a yarn': Big Nasty deals with racial taunt

Nelson Asofa-Solomona will consult his team before deciding whether to pursue claims of racial taunting against him in the wild aftermath to the Big Nasty's devastating victory over Paul Gallen.

Giant strides, but Pacific must rise again for a title

The Pacific has risen, but rugby league's new breeding grounds must still go to another level in order to take a World Cup away from the sport's traditional powers.

Nelson sees red after racial taunt, takes out Gallen

Nelson Asofa-Solomona claimed he reacted to a racist taunt after lashing out at a heckler in the immediate aftermath to his savage victory over fellow former NRL great Paul Gallen in Sydney.

'I pick, I stick': Asofa-Solomona explains Samoa snub

He has at least two significant Samoan designs inked on his super-sized body but NRL star-turned boxer Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he never seriously considered representing the Pacific Islanders.

Game by game: Dane Gagai says don't count out Tonga or Samoa ahead of World Cup semis

Former Kangaroo and now Kiwi, Dane Gagai says you can't count out a historic world cup final from taking shape ahead of this weekend's semis.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 5, 2026
Walk on the Wilder side: heavyweight move for bold Jai

Jai Opetaia has been handed the fight of his life as he's taken the gamble of moving up to heavyweight to take on thunder-hitting former world champ Deontay Wilder.

'Our best is to come': Samoa's Cup warning to Australia

The smarting Samoans candidly concede the pain of losing the 2022 Rugby League World Cup final is a huge driver ahead of a semi-final showdown with Australia four years on.

Hammer locked in just one day after hitting open market

The Dolphins have secured a huge coup as a flurry of their star players hit the open market, with fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow re-signing. With players now allowed to speak to rival clubs since the No...

Samoa's main newspaper faces restrictions as press freedom concerns grow

Samoa's daily newspaper is facing severe restrictions on accessing government press briefings and other information, raising concerns over the future of media freedom and accountability on the Pacific...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Oct 30, 2026
Dad jets to see Samoan Storm star play for first time

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.

'Bigger than a final': Tonga set for Samoa blockbuster

Eyeing redemption, Tonga have declared their Pasifika derby against Samoa bigger than a World Cup final as far more than title hopes go on the line in Sydney.

Pacific artists honoured as Arts Pasifika Awards mark 30 years

Pacific artists working across comedy, dance, music and visual arts have been recognised at the 2026 Arts Pasifika Awards, marking 30 years of the honours.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 26, 2026
Tonga turn focus to Samoa showdown after Lebanon win

Mate Ma'a Tonga have turned their attention to an enticing showdown with Toa Samoa following their 36-0 shutout win over Lebanon. With a semi-finals berth still not secured, Tonga are hoping to mainta...

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Jack Brady (AAP) Oct 26, 2026
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