Samoa

Samoa lock Kane Thompson will miss his country's opening World Cup game after landing a two-match ban.

Samoa have announced their 31-man World Cup squad set to take part in this year's competition.

Lewis Hughes looks at five players who impressed at this year's Pacific Nations Cup to keep an eye on at the World Cup.

Fiji retained their status as Pacific Nations Cup Champions with a thrilling 39-29 victory over rivals Samoa in Canada last night.

After their fine display against the All Blacks in Apia last weekend, attention now turns for Samoa to the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

The world watched last week as the All Blacks made the 2,000 mile journey to Apia, Samoa, where they took part in a historic test against a nation which has had such a prolific bearing on the fortunes of New Zealand rugby.

New Zealand resisted a second-half fightback from Samoa to win 25-16 in this historic match in Apia.

Samoa hosts the All Blacks for the first time at Apia Park, in only the sixth ever match between these two nations.

New Zealand Coach Steve Hansen is set to hand George Moala his first cap when the All Blacks take on Samoa on Wednesday.

It is a rarity to see a number of uncapped players in a New Zealand side, but Coach Steve Hansen has had to make a hold host of changes for their test against Samoa next week.

The Barbarians will entertain Samoa in the first-ever rugby union match at London's Olympic Stadium in August.

There is plenty of rugby union for fans around the world to debate this coming weekend. Talking Rugby Union have shared several articles this week, centred on Stuart Lancaster and his England team.

England number eight Billy Vunipola insists Samoa will "smell blood" when they arrive at Twickenham for Saturday's QBE International.

Leicester have announced the signings of international props Michele Rizzo and Aniseko Sio.

Brothers Alesana and Anitelea Tuilagi have agreed two-year deals to join Newcastle Falcons next season.

The November Autumn Rugby Internationals Round 4 features ten mouth-watering matches including the All Blacks vs Ireland match which is sure to see history made

After another enthralling weekend of international rugby, with all of the world’s best teams in action, Talking Rugby Union wanted to bring you all of the scores, analysis and reaction.

With only one day to go until the second round of the 2013 QBE Autumn Internationals, there is something for everyone this weekend, with ten matches in the northern hemisphere.

Rugby is often referred to as a global game, implying its tentacles stretch into every continent. In fact, it is global in appeal but it is far from globally competitive.

Here is my Autumn International Test Rugby Review following the weekend, from a New Zealand perspective.