Samoa

Scotland managed to resist a second half resurgence from Samoa as they kick started their autumn international campaign with a 44-38 win over Samoa at Murrayfield Stadium.

Scotland have included four uncapped players in their squad to face Samoa in the opening game of the autumn internationals to be played at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

The Rugby Football Union is set to make a goodwill payment of £75,000 to the Samoan Rugby Union after the prime minister has declared the organisation bankrupt.

Tonga have qualified to the Rugby World Cup 2019 after managing to finish second in the Pacific Nations Cup behind top placed Fiji.

Steffan Evans scored a double including the decisive one in the final 10 minutes as Wales managed to edge out Samoa by 17-19 in their final game of the summer tour at Apia Park on Friday.

Wales interim head coach Robin McBryde has made as many as seven changes for the upcoming Test against Samoa scheduled to be played in Apia on Saturday.

New Zealand ran a 12-try riot as they warmed up for the British and Irish Lions series with an intimidating 78-0 win over Samoa at Eden Park on Friday.

Ireland ran a eight try riot as they went on to thrash Samoa by 52-26 in their U20 Championship ninth place semi-final at Avchala Stadium on Tuesday.

Wales finally managed to open their account in the U20 Championship 2017 with a 54-20 win over Samoa at Avchala Stadium on Thursday.

Wales have suffered further injury setback as prop Samson Lee and uncapped fullback Phil Dollman have been ruled out of the upcoming summer tour of Tonga and Samoa due to knee injuries.

England Under-20 team started their tile defence with a resounding 74-17 win over Samoa Under-20 team in the World Rugby U20 Championship 2017 encounter at Avchala Stadium.

Former Samoa international Dan Leo has warned that the World Rugby's decision to increase the residency qualification period will see young talents leaving the Pacific Islands at an early age.

Saracens have recruited Samoa lock Fa'atiga Lemalu from Japanese Super Rugby side the Sunwolves on a short-term deal.

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Samoa Under-20 international Brian Alainu'uese has been signed by Glasgow Warriors for the remainder of the season.

Wasps on Thursday announced its decision to release Sailosi Tagicakibau due to family reasons.

While the rugby world eagerly awaits this year’s World Rugby U20 Championship in Manchester, the secondary competition, the World Rugby U20 Trophy, has been raging for the last two weeks in Zimbabwe.

Newcastle Falcons have announced that Samoan winger Sinoti Sinoti has agreed a new long term deal, committing his future to the Kingston Park club.

World Cup chiefs have slashed Samoa wing Alesana Tuilagi's five-week ban - but he still missed today's World Cup clash with Scotland.

Scotland stumbled into the World Cup quarter-finals but only after a nerve-shredding 36-33 win over Samoa in Newcastle.