Enjoy the highlights from the Toa Samoa vs England, Rugby League World cup semi final which has been described as one of the best games of rugby league.

Watch Samoa's sensational siva tau, performed to England at Emirates Stadium.

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Toa Samoa coach Matt Parish, Captain Junior Paulo and Man of the Match Jarome Luai reflect on a fantastic win at the Emirates Stadium at the semi final post match press conference.

It was a different vibe in the morning of the 13th of November in Samoa!

It was the roosters turn to be awoken by the loud whooping laughter and cheers of the Samoan faithful. Cheers and tears of joy and pride seen and heard echoed all around to show appreciation and excitement for that O-WESOME history-making WIN!  Malo tauivi TOA!

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Credits: 

Shot & edited by Tihati Devoux 

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Check out more of the reactions from Samoa & Samoans around the world on social media below ... 

“Hello! My name is Samoan, I come from Samoan, my blood is Samoan, 685 to the World!”

Scenes in Otara this morning as Samoan fans celebrated Toa Samoa's epic semi final win at the Rugby League World Cup ... in the streets.

Samoa's rugby league team, Toa Samoa made history for the 2nd time in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup (held in 2022) by becoming the first Pacific nation to ever reach a Rugby League World Cup final.

The game was a thrilling match going into over time with Samoa winning by golden point thanks to a clutch drop kick by winger Stephen Crichton.

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City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman breaks down what goes into a UFC Fight Camp for his team when they're preparing for a fight event.

He talks about how important it is for the team to support each other with each others preparation and what the other coaches in his team bring to the table and more ...

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Credits: 

Editor - Sefa Taouma 

OPC - Fata Tuiali'i 

Interviewer - Penina Momoiseā

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Jason talks about getting his newest tattoo, doing a commercial with LeBron James after Eddie Murphy said he couldn’t do it, deep sea fishing in traditional Hawaiian fishing gear, he strips down to show us his Hawaiian Malo, tells us about his new movie Slumberland, and his friend with Leukemia who inspired him to work with a charity called “Be the Match” that connects people with patients that need a bone marrow transplant.

Travel to Samoa to get an insight into the incredible work of Ruta Rae-Aikin and Kelvin Bell of Faala Palauli, Savaii who built 'Rea Farms' and 'Florence's Homestay Accommodation' from the ground up over the last three years.

With funding support from the World Bank Pacific funded SAFPROM Matching Grant Program, the dynamic duo were able to expand production and increase productivity in their agribusinesses which means communities, visitors and hospitality businesses in Savaii have consistent access to fresh organic meat and vegetables.

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"Negative body image is a big issue with our young women & with this exhibition we hope to do our part in empowering our young girls to love what they look like no matter what shade of brown, shape, size they are, imperfections & to celebrate their unique features. They are Polynesian Queens" - Sisters United.

The 'Brown & Beautiful' exhibition is currently on at the Fresh Gallery in Otara until next Saturday the 19th of November & celebrates the natural beauty of our Pasifika young women, their different shades of brown skin and varied shapes and sizes.…more

The Samoan community in South Auckland celebrate Toa Samoa's win at Mangere Town Centre after the team beat Mate Ma'a Tonga in the Rugby League World Cup Quarter Final.

The team made history as the first Samoan team to make a Rugby League World Cup semi final after beating Tonga.

Final score Samoa 20 - Tonga 18

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For the first time since 2018, Pasifika Film Fest is back for a fully in person program at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta with events also taking place across the park, at Arts and Cultural Exchange, Parramatta, from the 24th to 27th November.

To see what films are showing and to buy tickets, go to the Pasifika Film Fest website plus keep an eye out on their social media pages for updates.

In the meantime check out the trailer above.

Four of our Pasifika teams made the Quarter finals in this Rugby League World Cup - Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga.

In case you missed the games you can check out the higlights from all 3 test matches here starting with the intense battle between Toa Samoa and Mate Ma'a Tonga in the video above.…more