Samoa
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Samoa name squad for Wales,France and Italy
Samoa have named a 27-man squad for their European tour in which they will play Tests against Wales, France and Italy.
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Samoa qualify for Rugby World Cup 2011
Samoa qualified for the Rugby World Cup 2011 after thrashing Papua New Guinea 73-12 here on Saturday. The Samoans outclassed PNG 188-19 on aggregate over their...
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Samoa leaves Pacific Rugby Alliance
Samoa has split from the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance, likely spelling an end to the Pacific Islanders team which plays tests against top rugby nations.
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Samoa too strong for fellow Islanders Tonga
Samoa made the most of their opportunities to score four tries against island rivals Tonga for a 27-13 win in the Pacific Nations Cup on...
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Samoa surge to beat Japan in PNC
A late four-try surge gave Samoa a 34-15 win over Japan in their Pacific Nations Cup rugby international on Thursday.Japan led 15-12 midway through
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Samoa almost upset Baby (All) Blacks
Samoa came within a whisker of a boilover in the opening round of the Pacific Nations Cup, going down 17-16 against the more fancied Junior...
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Europe tops New Zealand as Samoan heartland
Europe has replaced New Zealand as the de facto home of Samoan rugby, if the latest Manu Samoa squad is anything to go by. A 28-man...
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Samoa reaffirms ties with New Zealand after bullying claim
The Samoa Rugby Union has distanced itself from claims it was being bullied by New Zealand, saying it benefited from the close ties between the...
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Samoan Rugby coach says he has been sacked
Samoan rugby coach Tuala Lepale Niko Palamo has said he has been sacked, after the Samoan union confirmed it was advertising for new coaching staff.
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Samoa aiming high for IRB Sevens
The Samoan sevens side is determined to overcome its traditional weak start in the latest International Rugby Board World Series to improve on the third...
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Samoan captain calls for IRB rule change
Samoa and Highlanders lock Filipo Levi has called on the IRB to rewrite international eligibility rulings if Pacific Island nations are to be competitive in...
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All Blacks hit century in record romp against Samoa
The All Blacks ran in 15 tries to two in a record 101-14 romp against a completely outclassed Samoa in a one-off Test on Wednesday. Samoa...
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Samoa names team to face All Blacks
The Samoan team named Monday to play the All Blacks in a one-off Test in New Plymouth Wednesday:
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Henry backs Samoa’s rugby Test status
The International Rugby Board is looking at the whole concept of awarding caps for International rugby matches and has questioned the relevance of calling this...
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Weakened Samoa to face All Black might in one off Test
New Zealand and Samoa will go head-to-head in a one-off Test Wednesday but with both sides limited due to selection problems. The unusual midweek Test in...
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Samoa looking at joining Super 14
Samoan Rugby Union are looking at the possibility of pushing for a team in the Super 14 that would play several of its 'home' matches...
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Samoa squad named to face All Blacks
Manu Samoa Head Coach, Lepale Niko Palamo today announced his squad to play against the New Zealand, All Blacks on the 3rd of September, 2008.
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Samoa almost cancelled All Black Test
Samoan Rugby Union officials say that they debated whether to withdraw from next week's test against the All Blacks due to the weakened state of...
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Samoa too good for Japan in PNC
Samoa scored five tries to four to beat Japan 37-31 in a thrilling finale to their campaigns in the Pacific Nations Cup rugby tournament on...
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Samoa beats Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup
Fullback Gavin Williams contributed 10 points as Samoa beat Tonga 20-15 in a Pacific Nations Cup rugby match at the Teufaiva Stadium on Saturday.
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All Blacks to host Samoa in September
The All Blacks will host Samoa in a one-off rugby Test in September, the first full international between the two countries since 2001.
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Samoan leader blasts ‘biased’ ref for Sevens loss
Samoa's deputy Prime Minister Misa Telefoni has launched a stinging attack on the referee of the IRB rugby sevens tournament final in which New Zealand...
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Samoa appoint Palamo as full time coach
Samoa have appointed a new coach following the retirement of All Black legend Michael Jones in the wake of the Pacific island team's disappointing showing...
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Jones relieved after victorious farewell
Outgoing Samoa coach Michael Jones was relieved to see his side finally get a win on the board as they brought the curtain down on...
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Lima’s career cut short
Brian Lima's record-breaking World Cup career is officially over. In fact his has already played his last match.
Laidlaw to leave Gloucester Rugby for Clermont
Gloucester club captain Greig Laidlaw will leave the English Premiership Rugby club at the end of the season to join French Top 14 club Clermont. Scotland captain Laidlaw joined...
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