England Sweeps Samoa in Rugby Series

England secured a 2-0 series victory against Samoa with a 34-16 win at Headingley, showcasing impressive performances from Herbie Farnworth and captain George Williams. Farnworth scored two tries and assisted another for Jack Welsby, contributing to a six-try display by the home team. England, who have not lost since their 2022 World Cup semi-final defeat to Samoa, dominated after overcoming an early deficit and capitalized on Samoa's mistakes, such as when Junior Pauga was sin-binned. Despite a strong start from Samoa with Shawn Blore's try, England's Liam Marshall, on his debut, and others helped secure a comfortable lead by halftime. This victory marks England's seventh consecutive win as they prepare for future challenges, including the Ashes series against Australia. Samoa, while providing a tougher test than previous opponents, were ultimately outmatched by the hosts' offensive prowess and defensive solidity.