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![Toa Samoa fans gracious in defeat as Australia wins RLWC final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Toa Samoa fans gracious in defeat as Australia wins RLWC final
Otara's dedicated fan zone for Toa Samoa fans has seen a huge night already.
!['We'll make it gruelling': Kiwi Ferns aiming to wear down Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
'We'll make it gruelling': Kiwi Ferns aiming to wear down Australia
The Kiwi Ferns have the belief and desire to upset Australia in tomorrow's World Cup final
![Opinion: Rugby league final more than just a game for Samoans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Opinion: Rugby league final more than just a game for Samoans
Pacific Peoples Minister Aupito William Sio highlights a fantastic week for Samoans.
![Need to know: Official fan zones and parades for rugby league fans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Need to know: Official fan zones and parades for rugby league fans
Check out where you can celebrate the Rugby League World Cup final this weekend.
![Watch: The Rock's special message to Samoan rugby league team](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Watch: The Rock's special message to Samoan rugby league team
The star has taken to Instagram with an encouraging message before the big game.
![The story behind 685, the song Samoan fans have turned into an anthem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
The story behind 685, the song Samoan fans have turned into an anthem
It's the song Toa Samoa fans have been blasting - Victor J Sefo's 685.
![Samoan flags sell out around Auckland, as fans show support for Toa Samoa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Samoan flags sell out around Auckland, as fans show support for Toa Samoa
Demand for the Samoan flag is high this week, as Samoa take on Australia this weekend.
![South Auckland fan zone planned ahead of Rugby League World Cup final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
South Auckland fan zone planned ahead of Rugby League World Cup final
A fan zone in South Auckland will be opened to Samoan fans ahead of the RLWC final.
![One step from glory: Kiwi Ferns reach World Cup final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
One step from glory: Kiwi Ferns reach World Cup final
NZ are through to another World Cup final after an efficient — if unspectacular — victory.
![Watch: Samoa fans take over Auckland streets after RLWC semifinal win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Watch: Samoa fans take over Auckland streets after RLWC semifinal win
Samoan fans are parading around Auckland streets this morning to mark the win.
![Golden win! Samoa shock England to reach World Cup final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Golden win! Samoa shock England to reach World Cup final
It went to extra time before Samoa secured victory.
!['Absolutely gutted': Kiwis coach reacts after Kangaroo heartbreak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
'Absolutely gutted': Kiwis coach reacts after Kangaroo heartbreak
The Kiwis rose to great heights, but couldn’t ice the contest when it mattered most.
![Heartbreak for Kiwis as Australia win thrilling semifinal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Heartbreak for Kiwis as Australia win thrilling semifinal
NZ produced a superb performance against the world champions but are out of the World Cup.
![Judgement day is coming: The Kiwis biggest issues against Kangaroos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Judgement day is coming: The Kiwis biggest issues against Kangaroos
Toppling the Kangaroos is the benchmark for all great Kiwis teams, from 1983 to 2008.
!['Disrespectful': Kiwis hit back at Cup organisers booking early flights home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
'Disrespectful': Kiwis hit back at Cup organisers booking early flights home
Kiwis captain Jesse Bromwich has hit back.
![Rugby league fan hospitalised after being run over by car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Rugby league fan hospitalised after being run over by car
Police are urging fans to celebrate responsibly after a woman was hospitalised.
![Former Kiwis captain: How NZ can upset the odds in semifinal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Former Kiwis captain: How NZ can upset the odds in semifinal
After more than a month in England, the Kiwis still look a bit disjointed.
![Samoa edge Tonga to make League World Cup semifinals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Samoa edge Tonga to make League World Cup semifinals
Samoa and Tonga played out a thriller in Warrington.
![‘They aged me a bit’: Kiwis coach admits relief after great escape against Fiji](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
‘They aged me a bit’: Kiwis coach admits relief after great escape against Fiji
Sunday’s game was meant to be a statement performance but it never really came.
![Kiwis survive huge scare from Fiji to advance to World Cup semifinal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Kiwis survive huge scare from Fiji to advance to World Cup semifinal
The Kiwis are through to the Rugby League World Cup semifinals – but not without a scare.
![Rugby League World Cup: Kiwis distance themselves from ‘darkest day’ memories against Fiji](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=790)
Rugby League World Cup: Kiwis distance themselves from ‘darkest day’ memories against Fiji
Though the Kiwis will be favourites, coach Michael Maguire emphasised his respect for Fiji