London, Sept 3, 2025 (AFP) - Rugby chiefs adamant cash-strapped Samoa receiving 'support' at Women's World Cup

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2025-09-03

Rugby chiefs have insisted they are supporting financially stricken Samoa "appropriately" at the Women's World Cup after it emerged players from the Pacific island nation had raised funds to cover domestic bills while taking part in the tournament. Samoa are an amateur side, whose squad includes a police officer, primary school teacher and a property manager. By contrast, tournament hosts and favourites England, a fully professional outfit, have......

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