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All Blacks legend’s son set for first Samoa start in World Cup qualifier

The son of an All Blacks legend will start a Test match for the first time this week, when Samoa face Belgium in Dubai.

16 Nov 2025, 16:16

74-Test Wallaby set for Manu Samoa debut in crucial World Cup qualifier

Scott Sio will debut for Manu Samoa in this week’s clash with Namibia, as the Pacific Island nation looks to take a major step t…

Finn Morton

11 Nov 2025, 0:56

Two former All Blacks join Moana Pasifika's 2026 squad

Coming off their most successful Super Rugby Pacific season to date, Moana Pasifika have named their squad for the 2026 season, an…

Ned Lester

05 Nov 2025, 17:48

Samoa head into crunch Rugby World Cup qualifier with rookie team

Injuries, suspensions and player unavailability have resulted in head coach Tusi Pisi naming a starting XV with just 93 caps betwe…

Jon Newcombe

26 Sep 2025, 5:25

USA secure Rugby World Cup 2027 qualification with win over Samoa

The USA has secured qualification for the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027 after defeating Samoa 29-13

Adam Julian

14 Sep 2025, 17:01

Viliame Mata misses out as Fiji change 4 for Samoa

After beating Tonga last week 32-10, Fiji have made four changes to their starting XV for their Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cu…

Josh Raisey

05 Sep 2025, 3:47

Teams named for third round of Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025

The 2025 Pacific Nations Cup is coming to a head, and while Tonga and Canada can only await their fate with one win and one loss e…

Ned Lester

05 Sep 2025, 0:32

Rampant Tonga down Samoa in Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025

Game two of the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup saw Tonga host Samoa, and it was a match that delivered all the high-tempo, heavy collisi…

Ned Lester

23 Aug 2025, 0:03

Teams named for round one of Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025

The teams are in ahead of the opening round of the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup, and all four countries have assembled top talent for …

Ned Lester

21 Aug 2025, 22:16

Sons of 2 former World Cup greats set for Samoa debut

Tusi Pisi has named his first matchday squad as head coach of Manu Samoa, with six uncapped players included in the 23.

Jon Newcombe

16 Jul 2025, 4:15

Former England cap Jacob Umaga receives Test call-up

Former England international Jacob Umaga has been named in the Manu Samoa squad for the Test against Scotland in July,and the Paci…

Jon Newcombe

10 Jun 2025, 0:52

Ardie Savea returns, Kyren Taumoefolau ruled out for Moana Pasifika

Captain Ardie Savea has been named to return for Moana Pasifika's round seven clash with the Crusaders, having overcome a hamstrin…

Ned Lester

26 Mar 2025, 16:44

Opinion

Moana Pasifika vs Chiefs: No Bradbury moment, SVNS star for All Blacks

Moana Pasifika appeared down and out 40 minutes into their clash with the Chiefs in Pukekohe on Friday night.

Finn Morton

21 Mar 2025, 2:59

Moana Pasifika stumped just shy of 36-point comeback vs Chiefs

A first-half bloodbath made way for an enthralling finish in Pukekohe on Friday night, as Moana Pasifika chipped away at a 36-poin…

Ned Lester

21 Mar 2025, 2:53

All Black Ardie Savea ruled out of Moana Pasifika’s clash with Chiefs

All Blacks backrower Ardie Savea will miss Moana Pasifika’s round six Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Chiefs in Pukekohe.

Finn Morton

19 Mar 2025, 19:41

Chiefs win last pre-season game on Ardie Savea’s Moana Pasifika debut

Ardie Savea made his first appearance in Moana Pasfika colours, coming on in the second half to debut for Tana Umaga’s side.

Henry Lee

07 Feb 2025, 22:22

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