Samoa

15 - 29

Full Time

Fiji

Fiji vs Samoa

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Conversion

Kemu Valetini converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fiji is finished off by Kalaveti Ravouvou

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kalaveti Ravouvou bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Kemu Valetini is finished off with a try.

79'

Red Card

Taleni Seu (Samoa) is shown the red card

79'

Tomasi Alosio comes on.

76'

Elisapeta Alofipo comes off.

76'

Kemu Valetini takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

73'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Amituanai getting some game time.

72'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Michael Ala'alatoa being replaced.

72'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Meli Tuni getting some game time.

72'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Haereiti Hetet being replaced.

72'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Philip Baselala getting some game time.

72'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Simione Kuruvoli being replaced.

72'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Kemu Valetini getting some game time.

70'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Lolagi Visinia took full advantage.

69'

Samoa make a substitution with Malaesaili Elato coming on.

68'

Samoa make a substitution with Alamanda Motuga coming off.

68'

Fiji make a substitution with Taniela Rakuro coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Tuidraki Samusamuvodre coming off.

66'

Samoa make a substitution with Michael Curry coming on.

65'

Samoa make a substitution with OJ Noa coming off.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Seta Tamanivalu coming on.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Kemu Valetini coming off.

65'

Fiji sub Mesake Vocevoce comes onto the field.

64'

Temo Mayanavanua departs for Fiji.

64'

Samoa sub AJ Alatimu comes onto the field.

64'

Rodney Iona departs for Samoa.

64'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Caleb Muntz kicks the penalty goal.

64'

Fiji sub Zuriel Togiatama comes onto the field.

62'

Tevita Ikanivere departs for Fiji.

62'

Fiji sub Motikiai Murray comes onto the field.

60'

Kitione Salawa departs for Fiji.

60'

Samoa sub OJ Noa comes onto the field.

60'

Michael Curry departs for Samoa.

60'

Conversion

The Fiji supporters go wild as Caleb Muntz successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Simione Kuruvoli to score the try.

59'

Etonia Waqa played a key part in that try.

59'

Connor Tupai comes on for Samoa.

57'

Joel Lam leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Temo Mayanavanua as they get over the gainline!

56'

Jarred Adams comes on.

52'

Aki Seiuli comes off.

52'

What a run here by Elisapeta Alofipo as they get over the gainline!

50'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Kemu Valetini getting some game time.

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Seta Tamanivalu being replaced.

49'

Yellow Card

Taleni Seu (Samoa) is shown a yellow card

48'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Doge getting some game time.

47'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Samu Tawake being replaced.

47'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Luteru Tolai getting some game time.

46'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Pita Anae-Ah Sue being replaced.

46'

Lolagi Visinia makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Fiji as Seta Tamanivalu goes over.

36'

Fabulous play by Fiji has led to Seta Tamanivalu being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Simione Kuruvoli.

36'

Conversion

Rodney Iona converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Samoa is finished off by Joel Lam

18'

Melani Nanai sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Melani Nanai bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

18'

Caleb Muntz has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

13'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Tevita Ikanivere places the ball down for the try.

13'

Penalty Goal

Rodney Iona kicks the penalty.

Rodney Iona has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

The Samoa pack has powered over for Pita Anae-Ah Sue to score the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Samoa v Fiji 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 5th September 2025, 08:00pm PDT 
  
 Rotorua International Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Takehito Namekawa

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

71%

% Of Game In Lead

28%

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Valetini

80'

15 - 29

Ravouvou

79'

15 - 27

Seu

15 - 22

79'

Muntz

64'

15 - 22

Muntz

60'

15 - 19

Kuruvoli

59'

15 - 17

Seu

15 - 12

48'

Half Time

Muntz

37'

15 - 12

Tamanivalu

36'

15 - 10

Iona

15 - 5

19'

Lam

13 - 5

18'

Ikanivere

13'

8 - 5

Iona

8 - 0

Anae-Ah Sue

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Samoa

Fiji

More Less

Defence Profile

Samoa

Fiji

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

3-6 secs

27%

28%

6+ secs

13%

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

64'

65'

72'

75'

Samoa

Fiji

Samoa vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Samoa face off against Fiji in Pacific Nations Cup Round 3 on Fri 5th September 2025 at Rotorua International Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 04:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 05:00 SAST on SuperSport, 15:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 13:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 20:00 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

Fiji won the last encounter but Fiji are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Fiji sits at 8 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Samoa holds 19.

The two sides are separated by 11 places in the rankings with Samoa in position 19 and Fiji in position 8 as such Fiji are favourites on paper.

Samoa vs Fiji Squads

The official squads for Samoa vs Fiji will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.