There is further drama from Samoa prop Spencer Leniuβs wild night against the Kangaroos, which could result in further sanctions for the Eels recruit.
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The Kangaroos hit form in their semi-final win over Samoa, who arrived in a blaze of Pasifika passion but exited after being outplayed in Sydney
When Angus Crichton copped a one-game ban in the 2022 World Cup, he served it in the pre-season. The Eels feel Spencer Leniu should be able to do likewise.
Three tries from Reece Walsh speared Australia past a battling, if ill-disciplined, Samoa side on Sunday
On a fractious night in Sydney that ended with Australia reaching yet another Men's Rugby League World Cup final, it was no surprise to see Reece Walsh centre stage β for better or worse.
Rugby league's Davids have gotten much bigger in recent times but Australia's win over Samoa in the World Cup semi-final was a reminder of Goliath's power.
Reece Walsh scores a hat-trick as Australia reach the Men's Rugby League World Cup final by overwhelming a Samoa side left fuming by a series of refereeing calls against them.
The Kangaroos and Samoa go head to head in a blockbuster at Allianz Stadium, with the winner to meet New Zealand in next Sundayβs final.
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Minute-by-minute report: The Kangaroos take on Toa Samoa with a place in the final on the line at Allianz Stadium. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates
The Kangaroos and Samoa go head to head in a blockbuster at Allianz Stadium, with the winner to meet New Zealand in next Sundayβs final.
New Zealand's women will hope it is fourth time lucky after defeating Samoa 32-0 to reach next Sunday's Rugby League World Cup final.
New Zealand has secured its place in a seventh consecutive women's Rugby League World Cup final after beating Fetu Samoa 32-0.
Kiwi Ferns defeat Fetu Samoa 32-0 as centre Stacey Waaka scores three of the winnersβ seven tries in their semi-final in Newcastle
Some of Brian McDermottβs players will arrive home a week after their early exit from the tournament
Tonga will face New Zealand after winning all three group matches, before Samoa face Australia in a repeat of the 2022 final.
Samoa captain Junior Paulo says he has a βburningβ desire to pull off the nationβs greatest win and avenge a crushing World Cup loss to Australia four years ago.
South Sydneyβs marquee recruit was reportedly preparing to make a World Cup cameo for Samoa. So what was he doing consorting with the Kangaroos on Monday?