Samoa dominates Wales 76-0 in Rugby League World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 8:49 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Samoa overwhelmed Wales with a 76-0 victory in the Rugby League World Cup on October 23, dominating throughout the match. Samoa's impressive performance featured a hat-trick from debutant Tyra Ekepati and multiple tries from Destiny Mino-Sinapati and Mercedez Taulelei-Siala. Wales struggled against Samoa's speed and power, conceding 40 points in the first half, which mirrored their previous loss to England. Looking ahead, Wales will face co-hosts Australia in their next match on November 1, while Samoa prepares to meet England on October 30.
- •Samoa scores 14 tries to secure a 76-0 win over Wales.
- •Tyra Ekepati stands out with three tries in the match.
- •Samoa leads 40-0 at halftime after a dominant first half.
- •Wales faces Australia next in their final pool match.
- •Samoa's next opponent is England on October 30.
- 8:49 AMYahoo Sports — Fourteen-try Samoa thrash Wales at World Cup
"Wales suffer a second successive heavy defeat at the Rugby League World Cup as Samoa's pace and power overawed them in a 76-0 defeat.
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