03 July 2019, New Zealand. The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Steve Hansen, Assistant Head Coach Ian Foster and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the squad for the first two matches of the Investec Rugby Championship against Argentina and South Africa. Four new All Blacks have been named in the squad: Chiefs and […]
Rugby
Crusaders Survive Hurricanes Scare to make 3rd Final in a Row
29 June 2019, AAMI Stadium Christchurch. The Crusaders will host the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby final after clinching a tight 30-26 win over the Hurricanes in Christchurch tonight. The Hurricanes got off to a slow start, kicking away possession but managed to score a late try in the first half to stay in the game […]
Toa Samoa Snaps Losing Streak
23 June 2019, Apia Samoa. Toa Samoa have broken a 3 year losing streak by beating a valiant PNG Kumuls outfit 24-6. The men in blue came out firing with two consecutive tries by hooker Jarome Luai and front row forward Josh Aloiai. Although Toa Samoa dominated territory and possession, the Kumuls still found a […]
Taupau and Isaako Switch Allegiances to Toa Samoa; Brown Ruled Out due to Injury
17 June 2019, Apia Samoa. Toa Samoa have named their squad to face the PNG Kumuls at Sydney’s Leichhardt Oval this coming Saturday. The squad contains two players from the Kiwis 2018 end-of-year tour to England who have switched allegiances, making the bold decision to play for Samoa over the Kiwis. Manly Seaeagles front rower […]
Enrage Aana Chiefs are through to the PPS Super 9 Finals
14 June 2019, ACP Stadium, Lotopa Apia Samoa. The Aana Chiefs are through to the PPS Super 9 national rugby championship after a close encounter with the Savaii Vikings, winning 31 – 22. The match at started off tense with players of both sides looking to have taken some of the tension from pre-match issues that […]
Two Time Champions Taula Eels Preparing Humbly for PPS Super 9 Semi Finals
13 June 2019, Apia Samoa. The PPS (Petroleum Products Supplies) Super 9 semi-finals are being held this Saturday and the Taula Eels from the Vaimauga district are staying focused as they prepare for the battle against the Lefaga-Safata Navigators. The Apia Union franchise are the reigning champions of the PPS Super 9 tournament with back […]
Manu Samoa 7s team named for London – Paris legs of HSBC World Series
15 May 2019, Apia Samoa. The Manu Samoa 7s management has named their team for the Paris and London legs of the HSBC World Sevens Series. Named as the 14th player, Paulo Toilolo Fanuasa from the Big Island of Savaii will be looking to make his debut for the National 7s team. Captained by David Afamasaga […]
Vikings Takes the Win in Historical First Loss for Eels Rugby
13 April 2019, Salelologa Savaii. The established Taula Eels franchise from Vaimauga has conceded its first loss in the Super 9 rugby competition since it began 3 years ago. No side has ever beaten the Eels since the tournament began. In a historical match played at the Don Bosco field at Salelologa Savaii earlier today, […]
Manu Samoa Sevens are 7th in Overall Standings after Vancouver
11 March 2019, Canada Vancouver 7s. Samoa exited early on Day 2 of the Vancouver 7’s following two defeats at the hands France and England. Coming off a solid Day 1 performance to top their pool with Fiji, Manu Samoa were high favourites against France who had finished 15th a week earlier in Las Vegas […]
SSAB Moamoa Puts Up a Good Fight but Taumeasina Island Resort Moataa Retains Shield
09 March 2019, Apia Samoa. The SSAB Moamoa senior rugby team put up a good fight today as challengers to the Apia Rugby Union shield against the more established and experienced Moataa rugby club. Taumeasina Island Resort Moataa had to work hard to retain the shield they took from SCOPA last weekend, beating Moamoa 32-22 in […]