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Daniel Nuttall less than 2 min read October 26, 2025 - 8:19PM Share via Email Share on Facebook Share on Whatsapp Hören Sie sich diesen Artikel an Copied URL to clipboard codesports.com.au Nanai stars with double for Samoa NRL: Jeremiah Nanai has been in incredible form for Samoa in their match against Tonga, scoring two spectacular tires. A 95 minute lightning delay at Suncorp Stadium didn’t dampen Samoa’s spirits as they recorded their first Test win in three years and booked a ticket to the Pacific Cup final with a 34-6 win over Tonga. It was a raucous atmosphere at Suncorp Stadium, with more than 44,000 fans pouring in to watch these two proud countries do battle. The game came to a screeching half in the 60th minute though. With Samoa leading 16-0, referee Todd Smith directed players off the field due to lightning being in the area. Watch every game of the 2025 Pacific Championships LIVE on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. After 90 minutes in the sheds, the two teams resumed with the game still very much in the balance. However, after the delay Samoa were able to pick up where they left off, scoring three tries in the final 20 minutes. Given they won by more than 12, Samoa are assured of a spot in the final in a fortnight’s time. Samoa have booked their spot in the Pacific Championships final. Image: Getty The huge margin makes life difficult for their opponents though. Tonga will need to beat New Zealand by 17 or more next week to progress to the final. It was a brutal battle, particularly in the first half, with Samoa showing their intent early by laying on some bonerattling hits. Jeremiah Nanai’s tackle on Tongan centre Tolu Koula inside the first 90 seconds set the scene. Copied URL to clipboard codesports.com.au Tonga and Samoa exchange epic War Cries NRL: Tonga and Samoa have exchanged chilling war cries ahead of their Pacific Championship clash... “This has been legally violent,” Andrew Voss said on Fox League. Later in the first half, Junior Paulo levelled out Tonga hooker Soni Luke in a crunching tackle. “That is massive,” Voss yelled after the hit. “It turned savage. The Samoans have teed off on the Tongans. They have been unrelenting,” Mick Ennis said on Fox League. For Tonga, it’s back to the drawing board as they need to save their Pacific Championships campaign next week. More Coverage England loses its mind over Reece Walsh Ben Talintyre NRL Immortal cancels trip as monkeys strike James Dampney Samoa were well in control all game and Tonga never really looked threatening at all. “They were blown away,” Ennis said on Tonga. “It was almost like Tonga started in gear two. They were on the back foot and couldn’t find their rhythm,” Cooper Cronk added. Originally published as Samoa break Test drought to book ticket to Pacific Championships final in bizarre match Join the conversation (1 Comment) Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Join the conversation, you are commenting as More related stories England loses its mind over Reece Walsh Reece Walsh has sent the rugby league world into a frenzy, leaving English fans all saying the same thing after the first Ashes match. Untouchable Walsh lights up Wembley in Ashes opener Reece Walsh scored two tries, saved another two, and ran for 175 metres to inspire the Kangaroos to victory in the first Ashes Test against England at Wembley. Walsh strips off after total masterclass Reece Walsh put on a show on and off the field, putting on a clinic in his Kangaroos debut as Australia demolished England. 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