AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRugby League World Cup: Samoa’s Toa Samoa have confirmed a 23-man squad for RLWC 2026, with Payne Haas ruled out after hand surgery; Jarome Luai, Brian To’o, Stephen Crichton and Junior Paulo are named as leaders as the tournament kicks off Oct 15. Squad updates across the Pacific: PNG Kumuls also released their World Cup squad, while Samoa’s campaign is set to include group matches against France and England; Cook Islands and Tonga Women will meet in a standalone international in Sydney on Oct 10 to keep momentum after missing RLWC 2026. Sports governance: SASNOC has endorsed the newly formed Tri-Sports Samoa Association as the official triathlon body in Samoa, giving athletes and families a clearer pathway for decisions and growth. Community & culture: Pacific fashion pioneer Talaleomalie Mena Loheni received an MNZM for services to Pacific fashion, with her Mena Designs brand expanding from Samoa to New Zealand and featuring at New Zealand Fashion Week. Public apology: Samoa’s prime minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt apologised for a “Heil Hitler” Nazi salute video from a family gathering, saying he rejects Nazism.
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