Reality checks: Cowboys learn a hard lesson, Samoa rugby faces its own
Round 22 of the NRL is underway, and it's one Cowboys fans will want to forget after the Roosters piled on more than 80 points for the first time since 1935. Tinirau Arona breaks down the historic result and what it means for both clubs moving forward.Then, Manu Samoa forwards coach Pek Cowan reflects on his journey as a Cook Islander in the Samoan coaching set-up and challenges perceptions of what a professional rugby player looks like when preparing for the highest level.Plus, major rugby union news is sending shock waves across the Pacific. As discussions around Samoa's future in the…
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