Junior Paulo learns fate after World Cup shoulder charge

He was penalised and placed on report early in the loss to Tonga.

By Scott Pryde · Zero Tackle

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:15 AM

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Junior Paulo will be available for Samoa's World Cup semi-final after escaping with a warning.
The forward faced scrutiny over an alleged shoulder charge during Sunday's game against Tonga.
Paulo was penalized and placed on report early in Samoa's 20-18 defeat.

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Samoa forward Junior Paulo has avoided a suspension and will be available for his side's Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Australia. The forward escaped with a warning following an alleged shoulder charge during Sunday evening's match.

Paulo was originally penalized and placed on report early during Samoa's 20-18 defeat to Tonga at CommBank Stadium. Despite the disciplinary citation, the decision allows Paulo to feature in the crucial upcoming knockout fixture.

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