Samoa's historic win over England in Rugby League World Cup semi-final prompts street parties across the globe

Samoa beat England in Rugby League World Cup semi-final. The game was won with a field goal in extra time. Samoa is the first Pacific country to make the final at the Rugby league World cup. Samoan fans paraded and party in the streets to celebrate the nation's most historic win in sport.

Wellington resident Laree Taula's son Pouniu is a big fan of rugby league. He was born in Samoa. She saw people posting about the 'Samoan street parades' on Facebook and decided to take her son. The street parties went on for hours and blocked roads and traffic.

Samoa beat England in Rugby League World Cup semi-final. They will play Australia in the final. Australia has won every World Championship except one since 1972. Many Pasifika NRL stars of dual eligibility withdrew from selection for Australia and New Zealand to represent their islander heritage. If Samoa wins, the streets will be a wash of red flags and a display of jubilation for days or weeks.