Samoa

66 - 19

Full Time

Hong Kong China

Hong Kong China vs Samoa

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Angus Mabey has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

80'

Try

Elisapeta Alofipo goes on their own for a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elisapeta Alofipo bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

79'

James Holmes comes on.

76'

Rory Cinnamond comes off.

76'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Samoa is finished off by Elisapeta Alofipo

76'

Spellbinding play by Alamanda Motuga is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alamanda Motuga bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Harry Sayers took full advantage.

71'

Hong Kong China make a substitution with Dana Fourie coming on.

67'

Hong Kong China make a substitution with James Sawyer coming off.

67'

Hong Kong China make a substitution with Eric Chui Wai Lap coming on.

67'

Hong Kong China make a substitution with Jack Combes coming off.

67'

Hong Kong China make a substitution with Isaac Campbell-Wu coming on.

65'

Hong Kong China make a substitution with Marcus Ramage coming off.

65'

Samoa make a substitution with Taunuu Niulevaea coming on.

65'

Samoa make a substitution with Tuna Tuitama coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Samoa supporters go wild as AJ Alatimu successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Samoa leads to a try for Connor Tupai

63'

Spellbinding play by Peter Umaga-Jensen is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Peter Umaga-Jensen goes through the gap.

63'

Samoa sub Elisapeta Alofipo comes onto the field.

62'

Duncan Paia'aua departs for Samoa.

62'

Samoa sub Taeao Pomale-Time comes onto the field.

62'

Benjamin Nee-Nee departs for Samoa.

62'

Samoa sub Miracle Faiilagi comes onto the field.

62'

Niko Jones departs for Samoa.

62'

Hong Kong China sub Matt Worley comes onto the field.

62'

Joe Barker departs for Hong Kong China.

62'

Conversion

The Samoa supporters go wild as AJ Alatimu successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Iakopo Mapu

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Iakopo Mapu goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Peter Umaga-Jensen is finished off with a try.

60'

Hong Kong China sub Sunia Fameitau comes onto the field.

60'

Keelan Chapman departs for Hong Kong China.

60'

Paul Altier has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Hong Kong China results in a try for Harry Sayers.

56'

Max Threlkeld played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Max Threlkeld as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Lachlan Doheny as they get over the gainline!

51'

Niko Jones comes on.

50'

Miracle Faiilagi comes off.

50'

Connor Tupai comes on.

50'

Joel Lam comes off.

50'

Jeffery Toomaga-Allen comes on.

50'

Marco Fepulea'i comes off.

50'

Pita Anae-Ah Sue comes on.

50'

Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia comes off.

50'

Jarred Adams comes on.

50'

Aki Seiuli comes off.

50'

Lachlan Doheny comes on.

50'

Max Murphy comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Paul Altier kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Hong Kong China leads to a try for Marcus Ramage.

49'

Marcus Ramage makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Matteo Avitabile sets up the try.

49'

Marcus Ramage makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Warren Solomona 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'

Yellow Card

Joe Barker (Hong Kong China) is shown a yellow card

39'

Fabulous play by Samoa has led to Peter Umaga-Jensen being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Hong Kong China has led to Kyle Sullivan being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Samoa go for goal with AJ Alatimu taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Samoa is finished off by Warren Solomona, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Latrell Smiler Ah-Kiong sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Samoa has led to Iakopo Mapu being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Samoa maul...no miracles today as Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia powers over.

30'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Hong Kong China.

27'

Yellow Card

Joel Lam (Samoa) is shown a yellow card

27'

Hong Kong China decide to make a substitution, with Alexander Post getting some game time.

22'

Hong Kong China decide to make a substitution, with Harry Baron being replaced.

22'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

19'

Try

Warren Solomona goes on their own for a try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Warren Solomona bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

18'

Miracle Faiilagi sets up the try.

18'

AJ Alatimu curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'

Try

Miracle Faiilagi scores the try from close range.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Joel Lam took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Samoa leads to a try for Aki Seiuli

That's a great try assist by Tuna Tuitama.

The defensive line has been broken as Tuna Tuitama goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Peter Umaga-Jensen goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Miracle Faiilagi goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Paul Altier goes through the gap.

Conversion

AJ Alatimu has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Samoa leads to a try for Tuna Tuitama

The defensive line has been broken as Tuna Tuitama goes through the gap.

AJ Alatimu sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Iakopo Mapu goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Angus Mabey blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Samoa v Hong Kong China 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 4th July 2026, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Angus Mabey

Points Flow Chart

Samoa win +47

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Alatimu

66 - 19

80'

Alofipo

64 - 19

79'

Alatimu

59 - 19

76'

Alofipo

57 - 19

76'

Alatimu

52 - 19

64'

Tupai

50 - 19

63'

Alatimu

45 - 19

61'

Mapu

43 - 19

60'

Sayers

56'

38 - 19

Altier

50'

38 - 14

Ramage

49'

38 - 12

Half Time

Barker

39'

38 - 7

Solomona

38 - 7

35'

Alatimu

33 - 7

31'

Boyle-Tiatia

31 - 7

30'

Penalty Try

27'

26 - 7

Lam

26 - 0

27'

Alatimu

26 - 0

19'

Solomona

24 - 0

19'

Faiilagi

19 - 0

16'

Alatimu

14 - 0

Seiuli

12 - 0

Alatimu

7 - 0

Tuitama

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Samoa

Hong Kong China

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Defence Profile

Samoa

Hong Kong China

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

59%

3-6 secs

25%

29%

6+ secs

17%

12%

Rucks Won

103

Last 5 Penalties

29'

39'

42'

71'

73'

Samoa

Hong Kong China

Samoa vs Hong Kong China Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Samoa face off against Hong Kong China in World Rugby Nations Cup Round 1 on Sat 4th July 2026 at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 07:00 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 12:00 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the rankings with Samoa in position 19 and Hong Kong China in position 24, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Samoa vs Hong Kong China Squads

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