Samoa's Deine Mariner exits World Cup opener after hamstring injury in tenth
Samoa's Deine Mariner suffered a hamstring injury after just 10 minutes of the Rugby League World Cup opener against France on Friday, threatening his tournament. The 23-year-old scored a try before pulling up during a run in France's half. France's Cesar Rouge and Leo Darrelatour also faced head injury assessments, with Rouge cleared to continue.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 07:19 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 07:21 UTC
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