'Horrible': England slammed after 'embarrassing' defeat

Paul Gallen and Cameron Smith have delivered a blunt assessment of England's performance in the first Ashes Test, describing them as "horrible" and labelling one defensive effort as "embarrassing". England barely fired a shot at Wembley Stadium,...

Pacific activists protest deep sea mining as US-owned exploration vessel docks in Cook Islands

Avarua, Rarotonga, Holding a banner reading “Don’t Mine the Moana” Cook Islands activists confronted an exploration vessel as it returned to Rarotonga port today, peacefully protesting the emerging threat of deep sea mining. Four activists in...

Could a Samoa ‘springboard’ be next for Manu Tuilagi after contract extension?

Manu Tuilagi has agreed a new deal with Bayonne that will see the 34-year-old stay in France until 2027. Despite rumours of interest from Japan and the potential switch to R360, the former Leicester Tigers man has committed his short-term future...

Pacific activists protest deep sea mining as U.S exploration vessel enters port

Greenpeace Australia Pacific RAROTONGA, Wednesday 22 October 2025 — Cook Islanders holding a banner reading “Don’t Mine the Moana” have confronted an exploration vessel as it returned to Rarotonga port today, protesting the emerging threat of...

From Samoa to South Albany: AJ Tofilau's journey from newcomer to leader for RedHawks football

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'This one hurts': Tributes flow as Jets great dies aged 41

Nick Mangold, a two-time All-Pro who helped lead the New York Jets to the AFC championship game twice, has died at the age of 41. The team confirmed the news in the early hours of Monday morning (AEDT). His death came less than two weeks after...

Walsh's emotional admission on dad's tears after debut

Reece Walsh has opened up on the emotional messages he received before making his Kangaroos debut after inspiring the side to victory against England. Walsh's heroics in the first Ashes Test meant his stocks rose even higher after the brilliance...

CAF Champions League: Ruthless Sundowns eliminate Remo Stars to reach group stage

Nigeria’s League champions, Remo Stars, saw their CAF Champions League dream end on Sunday after a 7-1 aggregate defeat to South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns in the second preliminary round. The return leg at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in...

Tongan debut looms for Robert To’ia in high-stakes Sāmoa clash

Robert To’ia says receiving the call to represent Tonga in this year’s Pacific Championships is “pretty surreal”. To’ia is preparing for his debut in this weekend’s match against Sāmoa. Tonga take on Sāmoa on Sunday in the second round of the...

In case you missed it: First Presidency meets with Mongolian ambassador; President Holland dedicates Grand Junction Colorado Temple

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Ex-NRL and Super League star backs ‘trickier’ England to ‘sneak up’ on Australia in Ashes series

Former Super League and NRL star Justin Horo believes England could ‘sneak up’ on Australia during the Ashes series, calling for the hosts to be treated with more respect. His comments come as a response to former Australian international Aaron...

USS John L Canley arrives in Apia for Pacific Partnership

The USS John L Canley can be seen from quite a distance berthed outside the Apia Harbour. The 239 metre long United States Navy ship arrived in Apia to support the Pacific Partnership 2025 mission. Public Affairs Officer at the US Embassy in Apia,...

‘Long overdue’: England players finally follow in footsteps of Ashes giants

The pantheon of players who have represented England and Great Britain in the past 22 years is a modern‑day who’s who of the game. Sam Burgess, James Graham, Sean O’Loughlin, James Roby … the list is long, storied and impressive. You could argue...

Marist Touch Organisers Serve Ava Of Welcome

TRADITIONAL AVA OF WELCOME : President of the Marist St. Joseph’s Sports Club, Lemalu John Lemisio, welcomes the turnout of International players and officials to Samoa By Staff Writer Fresh kava greeted the 9th Marist Touch Tournament overseas...

Friends and family farewell Esala Nauga

Former Flying Fijians centre and Nadroga head coach Esala Nauga will be laid to rest tomorrow at his home village in Nadroumai, Nadroga. Nadroga Rugby Union president Jiuta Waqavonovono said Nauga’s passing had left a huge void in Nadroga Rugby,...

Samoa call on Hull KR star ahead of must-win clash as long-term ambition reaffirmed

Tyrone May of Hull Kingston Rovers lifts the Challenge Cup trophy(Image: Getty Images) Hull KR treble-winner Tyrone May has earned a late call-up to Samoa’s wider squad ahead of Sunday’s Pacific Championship blockbuster against Tonga. Ben...

Flamingos Of Nigeria Suffer Another Defeat At 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat against France in their second Group D match at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat on Wednesday night, October 22. After the 4-1 loss to Canada in their opening...

Blaize Talagi hasn’t kicked a goal in the NRL. He’s now Samoa’s No.1 kicker

“I saw the big screen behind the goals, but never realised it was me on the screen. I was only looking at the posts.“I was so glad when it went through. It’s definitely one of the biggest moments I’ve had in my short career.” Talagi said the hours...

Four arrested in brutal assault of head prefect in Samoa

Samoa Police have arrested four men wanted in connection with the beating of the head prefect of a church college, Maluafou last week. The victim is being kept on life support at the national hospital in Motootua. Acting Police Commissioner...

Canada Prove Too Strong For Samoa at the FIFA U17 World Cup

Canada has booked its place in the knockout rounds of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 6-0 win over Samoa in their second Group D game in Morocco. Samoa went into the match hoping to cause more surprises following their impressive effort in...