Samoa sweating on star enforcer’s return as triple injury blow strikes: Pac Champs Team Tips

Samoa have been hit with an injury crisis ahead of their second Pacific Championships clash, with Jazz Tevaga and Ata Mariota unavailable and Jaydn Su’A in doubt to face Tonga. Tevaga and Mariota both suffered ugly head knocks that left them...

Rising half fails early Origin test; sad rugby league reality that must be fixed — Talking Pts

You don’t often see games of rugby league with 90-minute weather delays, but that was the case in the Pacific Championships clash between Samoa and Tonga. Samoa were able to secure a spot in the Pacific Cup final with a crushing win, meaning Tonga...

Canada blanks Samoa to qualify for knockout round at FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

Canada assured itself of a place in the knockout round at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a lopsided 6-0 win over tournament newcomer Samoa on Wednesday in Sale, Morocco. Daniela Feria-Estrada, captain Olivia Chisholm, Lacy Kindel, Marika...

Rugby league: Teams named for rugby league Pacific Championships week two

Photo: © NRL Photos Toa Samoa hooker Jazz Tevaga has been named in the team for this weekend's Pacific Championships match against Tonga, despite a failed head injury assessment last weekend. Samoa's management is seeking an exemption to allow him...

Canada blanks outmatched Samoa for second straight win at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

The young Canadians opened Group D play Sunday with a 4-1 win over Nigeria. They wrap up group play Sunday against France, which faced Nigeria later Wednesday. The top two teams in each of the six groups, along with the four best third-place...

The US and China: Competition, Conflagration, or Coexistence?

Just over 60 years ago, in structuring the analytical abilities of freshmen who aspired to become US diplomats, including future President Bill Clinton, professor Carroll Quigley, who taught Evolution of Civilizations, insisted that his students...

Family, injuries and $30k sacrifice: Brimson's path to switch

Only two years ago, AJ Brimson was playing in a Queensland Maroons jersey with the No.1 on his back. Now he's in England colours, preparing to take on what you would normally consider his countrymen - a situation that can only be good for the...

First look at scary new Broncos halves; Jillaroos’ firepower v Samoa’s dynamo — Talking Pts

The first week of the women’s Pacific Championships set the stage for an epic competition. Kicking off the tournament, the Pacific Bowl side of the competition saw Sharks playmaker Chantay Kiria-Ratu steer Cook Islands Moana to a convincing 34-6...

Loose Pass: Astonishing decision for not ‘special’ Springboks-All Blacks tour and growing ‘discontent’ in Ireland

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with tours, discontent in Ireland, new faces and goose eggs… On tours and touring It’s probably the right week to remind the rugby public that it is a handsome 50 years almost to the day since...

PhD prop, fishing icon and a property mogul: Where iconic Kangaroos are now

The 1990 Ashes series will go down in rugby league history as one of the greatest of all time, with a Mal Meninga try in Game II etched in the game’s folklore. The players listed below make-up the team which took part in the second Test at Old...

Do Samoa, Tonga and New Zealand have a better pack than the Kangaroos?

“It’s probably the most evenly matched Pacific Champs that we’ve had over the last three years or so. It’s good for the international scene as well, a good building stage in the lead up to the World Cup. “They are full of powerhouses across the...

Costco Just Gave Girl Scout Cookie Fans a Vegan Samoa—Sort Of

It’s Girl Scout Cookie season—sort of. Costco has rolled out bags of Girl Scouts Coconut Caramel Clusters Granola, a cereal-style remix of the iconic Samoas cookie (also known as Caramel deLites). But unlike the original cookie, which typically...

Samoa likely to need fresh faces as concussions bite

Jazz Tevaga, Ata Mariota and Jaydn Su'A will all be forced to miss Sunday's Pacific Championships clash with Tonga, potentially forcing the nation into needing fresh faces to name a team. The trio all suffered concussions on Sunday during a loss...

NRL and State of Origin star declares World Cup allegiance

Queensland Maroons star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has pledged his allegiance to Samoa for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, in a welcome boost for the Pacific Island nation. ‘The Hammer’ initially declared for Samoa ahead of this year’s Pacific...

John Sununu surprises with Senate comeback bid after decade out of politics

Former U.S. Sen. John Sununu is making another run for Congress after being out of Washington politics for more than a decade. “Maybe you’re surprised to hear that I’m running for the Senate again,” Sununu said in a video shared on X on Wednesday....

Terrell May passed fit, Jazz music to ears for Samoa

The Manly rake was not categorised as a grade one or two HIA but was ruled out of the match as a precaution. His recovery during the week convinced both Samoa and the NRL's medical staff that he is right to take his place in the team.

All Blacks: Jordie Barrett and long-time girlfriend make major off-field announcement

Experienced All Blacks and Hurricanes utility back Jordie Barrett and his long-time girlfriend Alice Marshall have announced their engagement. The 28-year-old, who is New Zealand’s first choice inside centre, took to social media to make the...

John Sununu surprises with comeback bid for Senate after decade out of politics

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Former U.S. Senator John Sununu is making another run for Congress after being out of Washington politics for more than a decade. “Maybe you’re surprised to hear that I’m running for the Senate again," Sununu said in a video...

MPs and cabinet ministers in Samoa have been paid

Samoa’s Deputy Prime Minister Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo has confirmed that members of parliament have now received their salaries. “Yes, the MPs have received their pay,” Toelupe told reporters. Samoa Observer reports that this follows weeks of...

Samoa U17 Women’s Making History despite loss In Women’s FIFA U17 World Cup Opener

Samoa have made history by scoring their first-ever goal at a FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in their 4-2 loss to France in Morocco. Making their first appearance at the tournament, Samoa faced the strong French squad in their Group D match at the...