Hawke's Bay Today

Samoan passion in focus

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Meanwhile the Hastings Lions Club’s annual book sale at Tomoana Showground­s drew a large muster. Paul Taylor got there in time to snap a few bookworms.

Hawke’s Bay Samoan rugby league fans gathered before and during the country’s Rugby League World Cup final against Australia and at Old Trafford. Photograph­er Paul Taylor caught the colour — and commiserat­ions — after Australia’s 30-10 victory.

 ?? ?? Punters gathered at Focal Point Cinema in Hastings to watch the game unfold.
Punters gathered at Focal Point Cinema in Hastings to watch the game unfold.
 ?? ?? Max Kelly, 6, and Poppy Kelly, 4, from Havelock North unearth some treasure.
Max Kelly, 6, and Poppy Kelly, 4, from Havelock North unearth some treasure.
 ?? ?? Toa Samoa fans gather on Marine Parade ahead of the clash with Australia in England.
Toa Samoa fans gather on Marine Parade ahead of the clash with Australia in England.
 ?? ?? Samoan supporters’ cavalcade of colour in central Napier.
Samoan supporters’ cavalcade of colour in central Napier.
 ?? ?? Molly Nilsson from Hastings discovers some covers.
Molly Nilsson from Hastings discovers some covers.

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