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A thrilling opening match of today's international league double-header in Auckland..

A thrilling opening match of today's international league double-header in Auckland..

19 October 2025 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

The New Zealand women have come from 20-nil down at halftime to snatch a 22-20 victory over Samoa - on Sky Sport.

A long-range try to Mele Hufanga and Patricia Maliepo conversion just in from the left-hand touchline with seven minutes to play sealed the result.

The men's test between the Kiwis and Samoa is just about to kickoff at Mt Smart Stadium.

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19 Oct: The Kiwi Ferns are storming back into their opening match of league's Pacific Championships against Samoa in Auckland

17 Oct: Harry Inch will be a Warrior until at least the end of 20-27 after the New Zealand NRL franchise confirmed they've signed the 19-year-old rugby player

15 Oct: Kiwis five-eighth Dylan Brown is relishing a chance to team up with retiring playmaker Kieran Foran in the halves for Sunday's Pacific Championship game against Samoa at Mt Smart

15 Oct: Kiwis league coach Stacey Jones has applauded forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona's resilience after being named in the 17 to take on Samoa in Sunday's Pacific Championships match at Mt Smart

15 Oct: Warriors teammates Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will go head-to-head at fullback in Sunday's Pacific Championships match between the Kiwis and Samoa in Auckland

14 Oct: Gold Coast Titans fullback AJ Brimson is set to debut for England in their Ashes league series against Australia - starting October 25 at Wembley Stadium

14 Oct: Playmaker Kieran Foran supports a push for Kiwis to feature in State of Origin

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