AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRugby League: Samoa and Tonga have been unanimously elevated to Tier 1 status, joining the sport’s top international nations. Players will have to commit to one country under rules designed to curb nation-switching. World Cup Pay: Toa Samoa forward Spencer Leniu has renewed calls for fairer pay, saying Pacific players received far less than Australian players despite helping draw big crowds. The International Rugby League says it does not handle player payments. Climate Risk: Samoa faces a super El Niño and a potentially severe cyclone season in 2026–27. About 70% of the population and infrastructure lie in low-lying coastal areas, while rising seas increase risks to homes, water and crops. Digital Services: Samoa has launched a national digital ID policy and set out a roadmap for a biometric identity system. Sevens: Manu Samoa 7s wrapped up warm-up matches in New Zealand with a 24–17 win over the New Zealand development side, ahead of the SVNS 3 tournament in Dubai.
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