Junior Paulo free to play against England after successful appeal
Samoa captain Junior Paulo has been cleared to play in Saturday’s semi-final against England after being successful in his challenge against his ban.
Samoa captain Junior Paulo has been cleared to play in Saturday’s semi-final against England after being successful in his challenge against his ban.
Samoa defence coach Lee Radford is hopeful that their appeal against the one-match ban handed to captain Junior Paulo will be successful ahead of Saturday’s semi-final against England.
Former Samoa and USA international Eddy Pettybourne has announced his retirement, whilst Cornwall are holding player trials ahead of next season.
More than 12,000 people got witness the passionate Siva Tau v Sipi Tau on Sunday as Pacific neighbours Samoa and Tonga locked horns in the World Cup.
Samoa could be without their captain Junior Paulo for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against England after he was given a one-match ban.
Teen sensation Joseph Suaalii has the world at his feet and can become a household name in the game after starring for Samoa at the World Cup.
The 2021 Rugby League World Cup semi-finals are now locked in.
Samoa set up a semi-final re-match against England with a dramatic 20-18 win over Tonga at Warrington.
Following their impressive 46-6 victory over Papua New Guinea in the quarter-finals, England are now second-favourites to win the Rugby League World Cup.
Junior Paulo has made a special mention to the Samoan and Tongan communities around the world ahead of today’s World Cup quarter-final.
Everything you need to know – Tonga v Samoa.
The quarter-finals of the Men’s World Cup have been confirmed, whilst the Women’s tournament gets underway in Leeds today.
England will face Papua New Guinea in the quarter-finals of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
Samoa will take on their Pacific neighbours Tonga in the World Cup quarter-finals next weekend after beating France 62-4 in Warrington.
Samoa moved into second spot in Rugby League World Cup Group A as they scored 13 tries on their way to thrashing Greece 72-4 at the Eco-Power Stadium.
Leeds have signed former Samoa international Sam Lisone from NRL side Gold Coast Titans on a two-year deal from 2023.
Everything you need to know – Samoa v Greece.
Salford Red Devils duo Ken Sio and Tim Lafai have been added to Samoa’s World Cup squad to help cover injuries.
Leigh star Lachlan Lam is excited to represent Papua New Guinea in his second World Cup, whilst there has been a surge in England’s ticket sales.
The World Cup match review panel have given suspensions to Samoa half-back Anthony Milford and Lebanon half-back Adam Doueihi following their opening games.
Love Rugby League will be bringing you all the latest with the newly launched World Cup Daily, looking at all the talking points from every day at the tournament.
Samoa will use the their opening disappointing defeat against England as motivation according to star man Jarome Luai.