Samoa

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

Samoa captain Piula Fa'asalele sidelined for six weeks

Samoa will miss the services of captain Piula Fa'asalele for six weeks following a broken wrist.
5 August 2019

AJ MacGinty kicks USA to 10-13 win over Samoa

AJ MacGinty kicked all the points for United States of America as they edged out Samoa 10-13 in their Pacific Nations Cup clash in Suva on Saturday.
3 August 2019

Samoa's Joe Tekori announces retirement from international rugby

Samoa lock Joe Tekori has announced his decision to retire from international rugby with immediate effect.
23 July 2019

Samoa confirm 38-man squad for Pacific Nations Cup

Samoa head coach Steve Jackson has named a 38-man squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup that will kick-off in Apia next month.
25 June 2019

Rugby Rumours: NY for Basta, Moriarty Switch, Warrior to Sunwolf and Giant Tiger

NY for Basta, Moriarty Switch, Warrior to Sunwolf and Giant Tiger
26 April 2019

'Everyone is getting back onto our side' - Pisi

Ken Pisi admits it has been a challenge for Northampton Saints this season, but he and the team are keen to end the season in a positive fashion.
14 February 2019

Samoan player Faiva Tagatauli passes away after head injury

Former Samoa Under 20 flanker Faiva Tagatauli has passed away on Thursday morning following a head injury that he sustained while playing for his club last weekend.
24 January 2019

Fiji and Samoa elected to World Rugby council

World Rugby has announced that Fiji and Samoa has been elected onto the board's expanded council after they met the new governance criteria.
15 November 2018

Samoan denies assaulting Wales rugby players during Sevens World Cup

Samoa’s Gordon Langkilde has denied assaulting three Wales players at the Rugby World Cup Sevens.
31 July 2018

Samoa progress to World Cup 2019 with play-off victory over Germany

Samoa have progressed to the 2019 World Cup in Japan following their victories over Germany in the Oceania/Europe play-offs.
15 July 2018

England trounce Samoa 48-14 to end autumn internationals undefeated

England ended their autumn international campaign undefeated for the second successive time under head coach Eddie Jones as they trounced Samoa 48-14 at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
26 November 2017

England v Samoa talking points

As England are set to take on Samoa in the final game of the autumn internationals, we take a look at few of the key points ahead of the encounter.
24 November 2017