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Samoa
Samoa
15 - 29
Full Time
Fiji
Fiji

Fiji vs Samoa

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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.

9'

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

4'
Try

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

3'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Samoa v Fiji
Samoa v Fiji
Pacific Nations Cup
Round 3
Fri 5th September 2025, 08:00pm PDT
Fri 5th September 2025, 08:00pm PDT
Rotorua International Stadium
Rotorua International Stadium
TV Guide
Paramount+
Referee
Takehito Namekawa

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +14
Samoa
Fiji
Samoa
Time in lead
Fiji
57
Mins in lead
22
71%
% Of Game In Lead
28%
40%
Possession Last 10 min
60%
0
Points Last 10 min
7

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
9'
Anae-Ah Sue
5 - 0
3'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.8
8
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.6
10
Entries

Attack Profile

Samoa
Fiji
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Defence Profile

Samoa
Fiji
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
61%
61%
3-6 secs
27%
28%
6+ secs
13%
11%
62
Rucks Won
78

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 Samoa are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Fiji sits at 9 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Samoa holds 19.

The two sides are separated by 10 places in the rankings with Samoa in position 19 and Fiji in position 9 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.

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