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Pacific Pride Takes Centre Stage as Tonga and Samoa Face Off
Store owner Gary Wang says demand for Samoan and Tongan merchandise has surged as Pacific pride builds around the Rugby League World Cup.
- On Sunday night, Tonga defeated Samoa 20-18 at CommBank Stadium in Sydney, clinching a Rugby League World Cup semi-final spot against New Zealand.
- Ahead of the sold-out clash, Auckland shop owners sold nearly 1000 Samoan and Tongan flags over two weeks, reflecting intense community pride surrounding the tournament.
- Samoa playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita left the field with a hamstring injury in the 53rd minute, while Addin Fonua-Blake scored Tonga's winning try after a Sua Fa'alogo error.
- Australia awaits Samoa at Allianz Stadium next Sunday, while Tonga prepares to face New Zealand in the semi-finals after the pool stage finale.
- Urging fans to celebrate safely, Superintendent Riki Whiu noted the tournament's role in uniting the Pasifika diaspora across global cities including Auckland.
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cedarnews.netTonga and Samoa can be State of Origin for the new century
The scale and spectacle of Tonga's Rugby League World Cup win over Samoa was not just an instant classic, it proved a demand for this clash that rugby league must find a way to supply.
·Ultimo, Australia
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Crowd erupts as Toia darts over
The CommBank Stadium crowd erupts as Robert Toia darts over the try line to score first points for Tonga against Samoa.
·North Sydney, Australia
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