Rugby League-Australia continue World Cup domination after ending Samoan dream


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  • Sunday, 20 Nov 2022

Rugby League - Men's World Cup Final - Australia v Samoa - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - November 19, 2022 Australia's James Tedesco in action with Samoa's Junior Paulo Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Australia made it nine titles from the last 10 Rugby League World Cups after proving too strong for Samoa in their 30-10 victory in the final on Saturday.

Samoa were the first Pacific Island team to reach the final in World Cup history after their thrilling golden-point victory over hosts England in the last four, and certainly had the backing of a packed Manchester crowd.

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