Australia v Samoa: women’s Rugby League World Cup – live

The Guardian UK Friday 16 October 2026, 09:17 UTC By Megan Maurice 1 min read

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Updates as the Jillaroos and Fetu Samoa meet in the opener SydneyAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailAustralia has kicked off and we’re underway!A number of the Samoan players are tearing up during the anthem – what a special moment for them to be able to represent their country on the world stage.

Updates as the Jillaroos and Fetu Samoa meet in the opener Sydney
Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email

Australia has kicked off and we’re underway!

A number of the Samoan players are tearing up during the anthem – what a special moment for them to be able to represent their country on the world stage.

Australia (LOCATION) Rugby League World Cup (ORG) Jillaroos (PERSON) Fetu Samoa (PERSON) SydneyAny (ORG) Samoan (ORG)

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