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Why Rugby League Needs a Tonga-Samoa World Cup Final

Why Rugby League Needs a Tonga-Samoa World Cup Final
World Sports · 04:03:50 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Tonga and Samoa faced off in front of a colourful and fervent crowd in Sydney on Sunday, highlighting the growing appeal of a potential Rugby League World Cup final between the two Pacific nations.

The match, covered by BBC Sport journalist Emma Smith, underscored why the sport would benefit from a Tonga-Samoa showpiece at the World Cup.

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