November 2, 2026

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Pasifika pride on display as Tonga takes on Samoa in Rugby League World Cup


The streets of Parramatta in western Sydney were washed in red and blue flags ahead of the clash between Tonga and Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup.

Tonga squeezed a narrow win over Pacific rivals Samoa 20-18 to seal a place in the semi-finals against New Zealand.

After finishing second in their group, Samoa also progressed to the semi-finals and will play against Australia, the reigning world champions.

Fans of both teams celebrated side by side before and after the game.

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