Toa Samoa to benefit from equal pay at RLWC2021

Toa Samoa players will receive payments equal to those received by rugby league heavyweights Australia, New Zealand and hosts England at the Rugby League World Cup in 2021. The tournament organisers have set aside a $6.4 million tala funding pot...

Tonga, Samoa set for showdown in new World Cup format

Suspicion ice is manufactured in Samoa

Samoa’s Minister of Customs Masinalupe Makesi Pisi has told Parliament the government suspects methamphetamine is being manufactured locally. He said traffickers are using new and sophisticated ways to smuggle methamphetamine into Samoa, revealing...

Samoa on a Measles alert

Samoa’s Ministry of Health has issued a public alert over the increased number of measles cases reported from New Zealand and Australia. The alert was issued this morning after reports of more cases recorded from travellers from Asia and the...

‘Means the world’: Payne Haas opens up on defection to Samoa

Payne Haas says representing Samoa “means the world” after starring in his side’s emphatic 34-6 victory over Tonga in the Pacific Championships. The Brisbane Broncos prop scored his first try for Toa Samoa at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, sealing a...

Samoa v Tonga showdown sparks arrests, infringements in Auckland

Samoa prepare to challenge Tonga in their Pacific Championship encounter. Photo: DAVE HUNT/Photosport Risky behaviour and disorder on the roads has resulted in 23 arrests during celebrations for a Pacific Championship league game, as some fans...

23 Arrested in Auckland after Toa Samoa vs Tonga Match

Twenty-three people were arrested across Auckland for dangerous and unlawful behaviour during weekend celebrations tied to Samoa’s league victory over Tonga, with police saying the majority of revellers marked the occasion peacefully. On Sunday,...

Samoa calls on parents to vaccinate young children following cases in NZ, Australia

Measles is a highly contagious and potentially deadly airborne disease. Photo: Tom Lee / Stuff The Samoan government is urging parents and caregivers to get children under two years old immunised against measles amid reports of increasing measles...

Samoa defeats Tonga 34-6 to qualify for Pacific Cup final as lightning wreaks havoc

The genius of Samoa second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has launched his side into rugby league’s Pacific Cup final in a controversial 34-6 win over Tonga after lightning stopped play for 95 minutes. On an electrifying day for Test football in more ways...

Fundraiser begun for man swept off the jetty in Samoa

This week, the family of Elliott Linn, the 74-year-old man who was swept off the jetty by a sneaker wave in Samoa last week, began a fundraising campaign. Linn sustained serious injuries, including a spinal injury, and was transported via air...

Samoa and Tonga conclude historic negotiation training

A groundbreaking police negotiation course, the first of its kind, officially concluded on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between Samoa and Tonga. The joint training, designed to enhance policing skills and promote...

Samoa overcomes lightning delay to storm into Pacific Cup final

The genius of Samoa second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has launched his side into rugby league's Pacific Cup final in a controversial 34-6 win over Tonga after lightning stopped play for 95 minutes. On an electrifying day for Test football in more ways...

Samoa bullies Tonga in three-hour match after longest ever delay

Samoa has claimed bragging rights over its pacific rivals, Tonga, with a comprehensive 34-6 victory in round two of the Pacific Championships. While Samoa's brilliance in attack will be a highlight, the biggest moment to come from the match was a...

Saaga woman joins Miss Samoa pageant promoting sustainable tourism

A young woman from Saaga, Siumu, is among the contestants vying for the Miss Samoa 2025 crown, representing her village and promoting sustainable tourism. Blessing Jane Lagaali Shuster, 24, is sponsored by ILYS Clothing Boutique. She said her...

Samoa Advance to Pacific Championship Final after Defeating Tonga 34-6

Toa Samoa have defeated Tonga 34-6 in one of rugby leagues most anticipated matches. Samoa controlled the first half in all aspects of the game and outside of their 4 errors, Samoa were seemingly dominant and showed their intensity early through...

Samoa breaks drought in bizarre scenes

A 95 minute lightning delay at Suncorp Stadium didn’t dampen Samoa’s spirits as they recorded their first Test win in three years and booked a ticket to the Pacific Cup final with a 34-6 win over Tonga. It was a raucous atmosphere at Suncorp...

Multiple stars charged after fiery Samoa v Tonga clash

Two Samoan forwards and one Tongan speedster have been charged following Sunday night's heated Pacific Championships Test, which saw Samoa defeat Tonga 34-6. Francis Molo and Jazz Tevaga were both cited from Toa Samoa's win, while Lehi Hopoate was...

Samoa outclass Tonga 34-6 in wild Pacific Championships match with 90-minute lightning delay

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Samoa have outclassed Pacific neighbors Tonga 34-6 in a wild and highly-physical Pacific Championships rugby league international that also featured a 90 minute lightning delay on Sunday. Two tries to standout forward...

Samoa strikes first after longest ever delay in league

Samoa and Tonga are now warming up on the field. We're a few minutes away from play. Can Tonga make the most of that break? "It's a unique situation, the first time we've seen anything like this," Cameron Smith said on Nine.

Measles Alert for Samoa: Parents Urged to Update Immunisation

The Samoa Ministry of Health has issued a measles alert, warning of increasing cases in neighboring countries of New Zealand and Australia, imported by travellers returning from Asia and the Americas. The Acting Director General of Health says...