Tonga

30 - 16

Full Time

Samoa

Samoa vs Tonga

Events

Commentary

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

81'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Rodney Iona will have to re-adjust the radar.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Samoa is finished off by Melani Nanai

80'

Joel Lam sets up the try.

80'

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tuna Tuitama bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

79'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Great forward play by Tonga allows Samiuela Moli to score the try.

75'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Fotu Lokotui getting some game time.

74'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Siosiua Moala being replaced.

74'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Nikolai Foliaki getting some game time.

74'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Fine Inisi being replaced.

74'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Lolagi Visinia getting some game time.

74'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Tomasi Alosio being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Elisapeta Alofipo took full advantage.

69'

Samoa make a substitution with Bradley Amituanai coming on.

67'

Samoa make a substitution with Michael Ala'alatoa coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

The Tonga supporters go wild as Patrick Pellegrini successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as John Tapueluelu goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Augustine Pulu goes through the gap.

64'

Samoa sub Michael Curry comes onto the field.

64'

Samuel Slade departs for Samoa.

64'

Samoa sub Tomasi Alosio comes onto the field.

62'

Lolagi Visinia departs for Samoa.

62'

Rodney Iona curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

61'

Try

Great hands by Samoa leads to a try for Tuna Tuitama

60'

Spellbinding play by Melani Nanai is finished off with a try.

60'

What a run here by Tuna Tuitama as they get over the gainline!

57'

Augustine Pulu comes on for Tonga.

56'

Sonatane Takulua leaves the field.

56'

Tupou Ma'afu-Afungia comes on for Tonga.

56'

Harison Mataele leaves the field.

56'

Elisapeta Alofipo comes on for Samoa.

56'

Tomasi Alosio leaves the field.

56'

Jarred Adams comes on for Samoa.

55'

Aki Seiuli leaves the field.

55'

Luteru Tolai comes on for Samoa.

55'

Pita Anae-Ah Sue leaves the field.

55'

Joel Lam comes on.

51'

Melani Matavao comes off.

51'

Rodney Iona comes on.

51'

AJ Alatimu comes off.

51'

Salesi Tuifua comes on.

51'

Siegfried Fisi'ihoi comes off.

51'

Samiuela Moli comes on.

51'

Siua Maile comes off.

51'

Solomone Tukuafu comes on.

51'

Ben Tameifuna comes off.

51'

Charles Piutau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with OJ Noa getting some game time.

46'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Theo McFarland being replaced.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Fabulous play by Tonga has led to Fine Inisi being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Penalty Goal

Patrick Pellegrini has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Trouble here as Fine Inisi breaches the defence.

32'

Penalty Goal

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

31'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Tonga are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sonatane Takulua picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

Penalty Goal

Patrick Pellegrini does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Siua Maile took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and John Tapueluelu took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini has kicked a conversion.

Try

Tonga are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Siosiua Moala touching down.

That's a great try assist by Sonatane Takulua.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Tonga v Samoa 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 22nd August 2025, 09:00pm CDT 
  
 Teufaiva Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Angus Gardner

Points Flow Chart

Tonga win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nanai

80'

30 - 16

Pellegrini

30 - 11

76'

Moli

28 - 11

75'

Pellegrini

23 - 11

66'

Tuitama

60'

20 - 11

Half Time

Alatimu

38'

20 - 6

Pellegrini

20 - 3

35'

Alatimu

31'

17 - 3

Pellegrini

17 - 0

25'

Takulua

15 - 0

24'

Pellegrini

10 - 0

18'

Pellegrini

7 - 0

Moala

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Tonga

Samoa

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Defence Profile

Tonga

Samoa

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

67%

3-6 secs

28%

24%

6+ secs

20%

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

64'

70'

73'

79'

Tonga

Samoa

Tonga vs Samoa Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Tonga face off against Samoa in Pacific Nations Cup Round 1 on Fri 22nd August 2025 at Teufaiva Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 04:00 SAST on SuperSport, 14:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:00 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

Tonga won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with Tonga in position 19 and Samoa in position 20, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Tonga vs Samoa Squads

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