Samoa Make Early World Cup Statement with France Demolition

Fa'alogo bags four tries in Samoa rout

Samoan speedster Sua Fa'alogo scores his fourth try in the RLWC opener against France.

Samoa make early World Cup statement with France demolition

Samoa fired an early warning shot at the Rugby League World Cup with a 78-4 rout of France in Sydney.

Samoa v France — Rugby League World Cup match

Follow live coverage of the Rugby League World Cup match between Samoa and France.

Samoa star goes ballistic in thumping win

Sua Fa’alogo scored four and had another disallowed as Samoa exploded out of the blocks on their way to a thumping win over France as their left edge let loose.

Samoa can WIN the World Cup: Everything we learned from France victory as Pacific Islanders look the 'real deal'

Samoa thrashed France 78-4 in their opening game of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, laying down a marker of their title credentials.