Samoan Rugby
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Samoa coach Ben Gardiner has little doubt Papua New Guinea will see the real Jarome Luai, as the heavily-criticised five-eighth prepares to play in the country he will call home, following the most di...
Spencer Leniu says the chance to model his game off evergreen front-rower Junior Paulo - and not the opportunity to become a starting NRL prop - was the main motivation behind his decision to sign wit...