Except for a 15-minute flurry in the second half where Tonga scored 17 unanswered points, 'Ikale Tahi were never likely winners.
How donated chickens, a team talk in a castle and a broken fax machine powered Samoa to a stunning Rugby World Cup debut
Since the Barbarians were forced to cancel Saturday’s planned clash with Samoa plenty of opinions have been voiced regarding the manner and timing of the decision.
Moana Pasifika's off-season recruitment remains in full swing as the expansion franchise has announced the arrival of two hookers to their inaugural Super Rugby Pacific squad.
Aaron Mauger believes Moana Pasifika will open doors for young Pacific Island talent.
Moana Pasifika have continued their spending spree in the lead-up to their debut Super Rugby Pacific campaign by announcing the signings of three Manu Samoa internationals.
It was 30 ago this month when Samoa exploded into life at the 1991 World Cup, upsetting Wales and giving Pat Lam his rugby career highlight.
Moana Pasifika has revealed key details over the eligibility of its playing roster a year out from its inaugural season in a new professional competition.
The Scotland scrum-half has moved from Edinburgh to Scarlets to Harlequins to Racing and on to Lyon in recent years but he has now secured a two-year Premiership deal.