{
  "id": 17637526,
  "title": "Fonua-Blake scores winner as Tonga beats Samoa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/fonua-blake-scores-winner-as-tonga-beats-samoa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T16:24:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RNZ Pacific",
    "slug": "rnz-pacific",
    "url": "https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/2291858/fonua-blake-scores-winner-as-tonga-beats-samoa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Tonga secured a 20-18 victory over Samoa in a Rugby League World Cup match held at Parramatta on Sunday, according to ABC News AU. The contest remained in the balance until the final minute. While Samoa scored four tries, Tonga scored three, with Isaiya Katoa kicking all conversions and a penalty to secure the win, according to RNZ Pacific.\n\nABC News AU reported that the match drew the highest crowd for any sporting event at the new Parramatta Stadium. The win sets up semi-final matchups between Samoa and Australia, and Tonga against New Zealand. ABC News described the victory as an instant classic that demonstrates a demand for this specific rivalry.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}