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Manu Samoa issued stern challenge as team named for USA clash

Manu Samoa head coach Mahonri Schwalger has delivered a dose of confidence to his team who suffered a 22-point loss at the hands o…

Ned Lester

19 Sep 2024, 6:14

Opinion

Samoa player ratings vs Japan | Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup

The gates to Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium were yet to open when fans started to arrive in numbers to watch Japan take on Samoa…

Ned Lester

15 Sep 2024, 3:11

Melani Nanai named for Manu Samoa debut against Japan

Manu Samoa are up against the Pacific Nations Cup playoff hosts in Tokyo and have named a side eager to take that challenge in the…

Ned Lester

13 Sep 2024, 1:51

The league behind many of the world's best rugby players is expanding

Japan Rugby League One chairman Genichi Tamatsuka says his league is the 'perfect preparation' for elite international rugby on th…

Ian Cameron

12 Sep 2024, 5:36

Fiji resoundingly end Samoa's winning run in Suva

Defending champions Fiji opened the Pacific Nations Cup with a resounding 42-16 victory over Samoa.

Adam Julian

23 Aug 2024, 5:54

Samoa player ratings vs Fiji | Pacific Nations Cup Round 1

Samoa player ratings versus Fiji in the opening match of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024, from HFC Bank Stadium in Su…

Jon Newcombe

23 Aug 2024, 3:46

Two sevens stars poised to make Samoa debuts against Fiji

Mahonri Schwalger has named two uncapped players to start for Samoa on Friday against Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup, with a furt…

Josh Raisey

22 Aug 2024, 10:02

Moana Pasifika stars bolster Samoa’s squad for Pacific Nations Cup

Eight players from Moana Pasifika have been picked in Manu Samoa’s squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup.

Finn Morton

13 Aug 2024, 20:14

8 Moana Pasifika players named in star-studded Samoa side for Italy

Eight Moana Pasifika players have been named in Manu Samoa’s matchday squad ahead of their blockbuster clash with Italy.

Finn Morton

03 Jul 2024, 3:45