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Samoa face Women’s Rugby World Cup mission impossible against England
The Guardian
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August 29, 2025
Samoa have described Saturday’s Rugby World Cup match against England, the hosts and favourites, as “mission impossible”; it would rank as one of the biggest ever upsets should they somehow manage to beat the Red Roses. Samoa are 14 places below...
Get to know the Daily Press High School Athlete of the Week
Daily Press - California
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There were 37,994 votes cast this week in the race for the Daily Press High School Athlete of the Week poll. Hesperia’s Camee Nifo ended with 53.83% of total votes cast by Daily Press readers. The volleyball star received 20,451 votes, beating out...
Sport in brief: April 29, 2025
Morning Star
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MEN’S RUGBY UNION: The Pacific Nations Cup continues tomorrow morning with six-time winners Fiji playing Tonga in Rotorua, New Zealand. The Tongans opened the tournament with a 30-16 win over Samoa last weekend. Canada follow up their opening...
England vs Samoa prediction & betting tips: Red Roses may run riot
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 29, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
How England and Samoa show the contrasts at the heart of the Women’s World Cup
The Independent
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August 29, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
What channel is England v Samoa Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 match? Kick-off time, TV details and live stream
Radio Times
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England will be looking to extend their winning start to the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 against Samoa at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton on Saturday. The hosts couldn't have dreamed of a better opener as they thrashed USA 69–7 in front of a...
England vs. Samoa team news, lineups, score prediction for next group stage of Women's Rugby World Cup
Sporting News
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August 29, 2025
England vs. Samoa team news, lineups, score prediction for inaugural World Cup match The second round of the Women’s Rugby World Cup group matches kick off again this weekend, as world number one's England face Samoa. They will face each other at...
Samoa votes in an election that will decide the fate of its first woman leader
Newsday - New York
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Samoa went to the polls Friday in a critical election that could decide the future of the Pacific Island nation’s first woman leader, who called the vote after her government collapsed in May. Counting was scheduled to...
Samoa polls close, early results expected this weekend
RNZ
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August 29, 2025
Voters at a polling booth in Apia waiting to cast their votes. 29 August 2025. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Polls have closed in Samoa's general election, where more than 100,000 eligible voters cast their votes. The election, described as the "most...
Samoa holds snap election
Xinhua News Agency
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SUVA, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Voting kicked off in Samoa on Friday, with more than 100,000 eligible voters heading to the polls for the snap election of the island nation. According to the Electoral Office, a total of 187 candidates will contest 51...
Polls open in Samoa’s 2025 general election with one seat declared
Asia Pacific Report
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August 29, 2025
Voting commenced in Samoa’s general election today, with more than 100,000 eligible voters heading to the polls to decide the country’s next government. A total of 187 candidates will contest 50 seats in Parliament, representing six political...
Your sport on TV this week: Premier League, US Open and Diamond League
Irish Examiner
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August 29, 2025
Don’t Miss: The final Grand Slam tournament of the tennis calendar of the season takes place in New York. Jannik Sinner is the defending men's US Open singles champion with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic hoping to challenge for the title. In...
World Associated Press Samoa votes in an election that will decide the fate of its first woman leader
Yahoo News
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Samoa went to the polls Friday in a critical election that could decide the future of the Pacific Island nation’s first woman leader, who called the vote after her government collapsed in May. Counting was scheduled...
Samoa determined to climb world rankings
Samoa Observer
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Samoa as a basketball nation is a country on the rise with a string of strong performances over the last few years in the Oceania region. Through their performances in recent F.I.B.A events, Samoa has seen great improvement in world stage...
Voting begins in Samoa general election
RNZ
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August 28, 2025
Some voters expressed happiness at being able to exercise their right to vote, while others said they prayed for God to bless the election. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Voting commenced in Samoa on Friday, with more than 100,000 eligible voters...
Sāmoa’s Reckoning: Political turmoil reveals true face of leadership
Pacific Media Network
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Disharmony is useful. It’s messy, painful, and exhausting. Bruised egos and broken hearts can turn friends into villains, but they drag hidden truths into the open - truths that respect, courtesy, and loyalty would otherwise keep under the...
Samoa back row suspended for England clash this Saturday – Women’s Rugby World Cup
Ruck
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August 28, 2025
Samoa will be without back-row Melina Salale when they take on England in the Rugby World Cup 2025, after the loose forward was handed a suspension following her red card against Australia. Salale was sent off in Samoa’s Pool A match against the...
Scarratt and captain Aldcroft ruled out of Samoa game
The Times
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Emily Scarratt will miss England’s second World Cup pool game, against Samoa on Saturday, because of a shoulder nerve problem. The 35-year-old centre, who is the first player from her nation to compete at five World Cups, was slated to be among a...
Polls open in Samoa's 2025 general election
RNZ
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August 28, 2025
More than 100,000 registered voters heading to the polls to decide the country's next government. Photo: RNZ Pacific Voting commenced in Samoa on Friday, with more than 100,000 eligible voters heading to the polls to decide the country's next...
Samoa’s election: Personal rivalries, geopolitical tensions and everything else you need to know
The Guardian
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August 28, 2025
Why was the election called? The Pacific country of about 219,000 people is hoping to usher in a new era of stability after a turbulent political chapter. Fiamē survived two no-confidence motions in the span of two weeks in February and March, but...