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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...

Samoa are bracing for the humidity and hostility of Papua New Guinea as Jarome Luai and Brian To'o prepare to play in Port Moresby for the first time since signing with the PNG Chiefs.

Samoa have opened their World Cup campaign by crushing France in a 78-4 win that gives an early boost to the Pacific nation's hopes of reaching the knockout stages.

Stephen Crichton expects halfback Jarome Luai to play for Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup with a chip on his shoulder following the ill-fated end to his two-year stint at Wests Tigers.

Back-to-back lock of the year Erin Clark admits that during his early days in the NRL he couldn't see a future where he'd pull on a New Zealand jersey, his motivation for persevering simply to inspire...

When Naufahu Whyte takes the field for New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup it will be with his family on his back and the example of Māori warrior prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves embedded deep...

Junior Paulo knows what it feels like to pull yourself from the depths of grand final misery and glowingly represent your country at a Rugby League World Cup weeks later.

Junior Paulo will co-captain Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup with Parramatta's blessing, as the Eels grow confident of striking a new deal with the prop before the tournament kicks off.

The emergence of the raw-boned back-row duo of Jermaine McEwen and Francis Manuleleua has been critical to Newcastle's run to the NRL grand final.

Finally, at the end of three tumultuous years with the Sydney Roosters, Spencer Leniu is comfortable playing the role he never wanted to have.