World Cup Report: Papua New Guinea 4-38 Samoa
Samoa put one foot in the quarter-finals with a comprehensive victory over a disappointing Papua New Guinea at Craven Park.
World Cup Preview: Papua New Guinea v Samoa
Papua New Guinea and Samoa face-off in a must-win World Cup tie at Craven Park, Hull tonight.
Samoa squad request turned down
A request by Samoa to call up two replacement players to their squad has been rejected by World Cup officials.
Five things: McNamara, bye bye boyos and Cumbria for SL
Neil Barraclough takes a look at five things we learned this weekend, and a mixed bag for the Home Nations.
World Cup Nations’ Bushfire Appeal
Reeling from the destruction caused by devastating fires ripping through New South Wales, all 14 World Cup nations have donated signed jerseys to support victims of Australia‘s bushfire crisis.
World Cup gets royal seal of approval
Players and representatives from all 14 nations competing in the World Cup met with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at Clarence House earlier this week.
Video Highlights: New Zealand 42-24 Samoa
The World Cup came alive at Warrington on Sunday, as New Zealand beat Samoa 42-24 following a breathless second half.
Samoa captain and coach hail Warrington crowd
Samoa coach Matt Parish and stand-in captain Sia Soliola hailed the near sell-out crowd at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington on Sunday.
Kearney praise for Samoa energy
New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney was philosophical after watching his side’s second half wobble against Samoa.
World Cup Report: New Zealand 42-24 Samoa
The World Cup well and truly came alive in front of a near sell-out crowd at Warrington as the holders New Zealand won a bruising encounter against Samoa 42-24.
World Cup Preview: New Zealand v Samoa
World Cup holders New Zealand kick-off their campaign against Samoa at Warrington on Sunday evening.
Captain Hansen missing for Samoa
Samoa have been dealt a blow with the news that captain Harrison Hansen will miss their World Cup opener against New Zealand.
Samoa make three changes to World Cup squad
Samoa have made three changes to their 24-man squad for the World Cup, ahead of their first game against New Zealand on Sunday.
Ban rules Samoa player out of World Cup opener
Samoa centre Tim Lafai will miss their World Cup opener with New Zealand after being handed a one-match ban.
Kiwi to take charge of England v Australia
Kiwi referee Henry Perenara will take charge of the World Cup opener between England and Australia.
Hansen appointed Samoa captain
Wigan forward Harrison Hansen has been appointed as Samoa captain for the World Cup.
England Knights cruise past Samoa
England Knights avoided an early scare to beat Samoa 52-16 largely thanks to a man-of-the-match performance from Zak Hardaker and a hat-trick by Jack Hughes.
Samoa squad for England Knights clash
Samoa have named a 25-man squad for their Rugby League World Cup 2013 warm-up fixture against England Knights at Salford City Stadium tomorrow (2.00pm).
Asotasi “missing” from Samoa squad
Roy Asotasi was missing from the Samoa World Cup squad when it arrived in Warrington today.
90 clubs represented at World Cup
Super League club Catalan will have the highest number of players on show at the upcoming World Cup, with 20 members of their squad set to appear in the tournament.
Knights looking forward to Samoa match
England Knights’ Iain Thornley is looking forward to facing Samoa as part of the international double-header being played the Salford City Stadium on Saturday October 19 (2.00pm).
24-man squads for all World Cup nations announced
The 24-man squads from each nation competing in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup have been officially announced.
Confusion over Samoa squad
World Cup officials are waiting on confirmation of Samoa‘s squad for the tournament, after they named two men too many in their initial player list.