Sport / 14 November 2022
Samoa’s golden ticket to glory
Samoa has rocked the Rugby League World Cup with a stunning last-second win over England, making them the first tier-2 nation to make it to the final. They will face the reigning champions – the Aussies – next weekend after our team beat New Zealand 16-14 on Friday. Samoa’s Stephen Crichton hit an extra-time golden drop-goal to seal Saturday’s 27-26 victory. It’s a remarkable result, particularly after the tournament opener when England smashed Samoa 60-6… Saturday’s historic match will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester, where the Pacific nation becomes the first team outside Oz, Kiwiland, England and France to qualify. Captain Junior Paulo says it will be “the biggest game in Samoan history”, while coach Matt Parish says it’s “inspirational for “a tiny little dot in the middle of the Pacific” to reach the final. But it’s not all about the blokes – the Aussie women are playing for a spot in the final against Papua New Guinea tomorrow morning. Go you good things…
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