- England 34-18 Samoa
- Hosts excel in Rugby League World Cup rematch
The marketing gurus had billed this autumn series between England and Samoa as a chance for revenge given what happened in an extraordinary Rugby League World Cup semi-final two years ago, when Samoa stunned Shaun Wane’s side in extra time at the Emirates Stadium.
The reality, however, is that this two-match series is not about looking back for England but rather looking forward to the next World Cup. To that end, this was another successful tick in the box for a side who will be largely unchanged when the tournament kicks off in Australia in two years’ time.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/oct/27/england-samoa-rugby-league-international-match-report
Author : Aaron Bower at the Brick Community Stadium
Publish date : 2024-10-27 17:50:57
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