Rugby League World Cup (Samoa): Rugby League Samoa has named its 23-man Toa Samoa squad for RLWC26, with Spencer Leniu, Jarome Luai and Junior Paulo among the key names, and the team set to open its campaign against France before facing PNG and Tonga. World Cup (Samoa): Samoa’s squad also includes Roosters prop Benaiah Ioelu and Knights trio Francis Manuleleua, Jermaine McEwen and Greg Marzhew, while Payne Haas is ruled out for Samoa’s tournament due to injury. World Cup (eligibility drama): Jacob Laban says he chose New Zealand after a conversation with his Samoan chief father, while Terrell May explains his World Cup snub as a decision to repay the Wests Tigers. Local sport & community: Digicel Samoa has added a new mobile tower in Asau, Savai’i, aiming to boost coverage and reliability in western Savai’i. Local governance: Samoa Airport Authority has re-advertised its general manager role on a three-year contract after the position became available again. Pacific advocacy: Pacific Justice is pushing a petition to change New Zealand’s Pacific Access Category and Samoan Quota, calling for a six-month temporary working visa for successful applicants. Media & accountability: Samoa journalists are demanding answers after reports say a Samoan Observer journalist’s photos were deleted by the PM’s security.