This Samoan superman is the World Cup's greatest comeback story

ABC News Australia3 November 2026, 02:23 UTCAustralia

A year where Ronald Volkman thought he'd barely play first grade will end with the Samoan spark plug taking on the might of Australia in a Rugby League World Cup semifinal.

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