Samoa

Quade Cooper included in Barbarians squad for Samoa clash

Barbarians have confirmed that Australian playmaker Quade Cooper will be part of the squad as they face Samoa in the Killik Cup for the clash against Samoa to be played on 27th November at Twickenham Stadium.
5 October 2021

Dave Rennie to coach Barbarians against Samoa

Australia head coach Dave Rennie will be in charge of Barbarians when they face Samoa in the encounter on 27th November at Twickenham Stadium.
8 September 2021

New Zealand to face Tonga and Fiji in July Tests

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that the All Blacks will be hosting Tonga and Fiji during their July Test series.
17 May 2021

Samoan prop Census Johnston announces retirement

Samoa prop Census Johnston has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate.
7 May 2020

TRU Six Pack, Isolation Edition - Johnny Leota, Samoa

Next to answer our quickfire Isolation Edition questions is Samoan international centre Johnny Leota.
9 April 2020

Ireland beat Samoa 47-5 despite Bundee Aki's red-card to reach quarter-finals

Ireland overcame a red-card to Bundee Aki as they went on to defeat Samoa 47-5 in their final game of the Pool A in Fukuoka on Saturday as they went on to reach the quarter-finals in the ongoing Rugby World Cup.
12 October 2019

Robbie Henshaw returns to Ireland line-up for Samoa encounter

Robbie Henshaw will feature for Ireland for the first time in the ongoing World Cup after he was named in the starting line-up in their must-win game against Samoa to be played in Fukuoka on Saturday.
10 October 2019

Ireland receive Joe Carbery boost ahead of Samoa clash

Ireland have received a much-needed boost ahead of their final game of the opening round against Samoa in the ongoing Rugby World Cup with fly-half Joey Carbery declared fully fit.
8 October 2019

Japan maintain winning streak with 38-19 victory over Samoa

Japan maintained their winning streak in the ongoing Rugby World Cup with a 38-19 bonus point win over Samoa in their Pool A encounter at City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday.
5 October 2019

Samoa's Ed Fidow to face disciplinary hearing

Samoa international Ed Fidow will attend a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday following his sent-off during the recently concluded World Cup game against Scotland at Kobe Misaki Stadium.
1 October 2019

Gregor Townsend pleased with Scotland's win over Samoa

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend was pleased with his side's 34-0 win over Samoa in the recently concluded World Cup encounter at Kobe Misaki Stadium.
30 September 2019

Scotland back in the mix in Pool A

Scotland got their World Cup up and running with a 34-0 win over Samoa.
30 September 2019

Johnny Leota Column: I am backing Samoa!

Johnny Leota reflects on Samoa’s win over Russia + previews their clash with Scotland.
29 September 2019

Samoa duo Rey Lee-Lo and Motu Matu'u cited for dangerous tackles

Samoa duo Rey Lee-Lo and Motu Matu'u have been cited following their yellow card incidents during the recently concluded World Cup clash against Russia at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium.
25 September 2019

Second half dominance saw Samoa overcome Russia with 9-34 bonus-point victory

A strong second half performance from Samoa saw them kick-start their World Cup campaign with a 9-34 bonus point win over Russia at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium on Tuesday.
24 September 2019

Rugby World Cup Pool C Preview

It is time for England. Will they top the group? TRU’s Ben Mercer has his say on Pool C.
18 September 2019

Rugby World Cup Pool A Preview

Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Samoa and Russia will contest Pool A in the Rugby World Cup.
18 September 2019

Australia overcome Samoa with 34-15 victory

Australia bounced bank from their defeat to New Zealand in Auckland with a 34-15 victory over Samoa at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday.
8 September 2019

David Pocock to lead Australia against Samoa

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has named David Pocock as captain for the upcoming encounter against Samoa in Parramatta on Saturday.
4 September 2019

Fiji finish Pacific Nations Cup on a high after edging out Samoa 10-3

Vereniki Goneva went into record books as Fiji edged out Samoa 10-3 in their Pacific Nations Cup encounter in Suva on Saturday.
11 August 2019