Samoa

Three All Blacks in Samoa’s RWC squad

European based forwards Chris Vui and Michael Alaalatoa were named co-captains as Samoa on Sunday named three former All Blacks in their World Cup squad.

Sizzling Samoa outmuscle Tonga

Samoa scored three tries in the second half to bounce back from defeat to Pacific Nations Cup leaders Fiji with a win over Tonga on Saturday.

Fast-starting Fiji slay Samoa

Fiji moved to the top of the Pacific Nations Cup standings and fired another Rugby World Cup warning shot with a convincing win over Samoa on Saturday.

Japan's Michael Leitch (2R) looks at the umpire for showing a red card during the rugby union match between Japan and Samoa in the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2023 at the Sapporo Dome in Sapporo on July 22, 2023.

Leitch red card costs Japan in Samoa

Japan admitted they would have to toughen up mentally ahead of the World Cup after losing to Samoa on Saturday following a first-half red card for veteran Michael Leitch.

All Blacks, Wallabies veterans set for Samoa debut

Ex-Wallabies playmaker Christian Leali’ifano is among the latest players to switch nations after being included in Samoa’s starting lineup to face Japan.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Israel Dagg of the All Blacks tackles Christian Leali'ifano of the Wallabies during The Rugby Championship Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 17, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Samoa select All Blacks, Wallabies stars

Samoa have bolstered their hopes for an excellent World Cup campaign by selecting three former All Blacks and an experienced Wallabies playmaker.

Vaovasa Afa Sua of Samoa celebrates as Samoa beat South Africa in extra time to reach the Final during Day 3 of the 2022 HSBC Cape Town Sevens held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 11 November 2022

Blitzboks booted out of Cape Town Sevens

The Blitzboks’ dream of a first Cape Town Sevens title since 2015 came crashing down when Samoa landed an extra-time drop goal in the semi-finals on Sunday.

‘Ultimate’ list snubs Bok centurions

Wales Online’s Top 50 Players were split into groups of 10 and ranked from ‘GOAT’ to ‘Not all that’ but, after some surprising choices, is this list really all that?

Samoan star falls to his death

Samoan loose forward Kelly Meafua died on Friday night after jumping from a bridge into the river Tarn during an evening of festivities, his club Montauban confirmed on Saturday.

Springboks replacements Malcolm Marx and Steven Kitshoff

Bok trio in BaaBaas team to front Samoa

Springboks Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff and Duane Vermeulen have been selected in the Barbarians match-day squad for Saturday’s match against Samoa at Twickenham.