Manu Samoa
Pacific Nations Cup final rounds move to Tokyo
The Pacific's top three playing rugby teams will all be featuring in Tokyo this weekend, as the 2024 PNC moves to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Six takeaways from Pacific Nations Cup round two
Home advantage held sway in round two of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 with wins for Samoa and USA.
PNC 2024: Manu Samoa back on track with big win over Tonga
A 43-17 win on home soil in Apia shot the Samoans back into contention for a top two finish from the Pacific pool.
PNC 2024: Tonga and Samoa name teams for Apia clash
Tonga have named their strongest lineup available for their opening game against Manu Samoa in Apia on Friday afternoon.
Fijians beat Manu Samoa 42-16
Flanker Kitione Salawa scored a hat-trick as the Flying Fijians punished the Samoans in the second half with two of the visitors sent home with two yellow cards.
Fiji back in World Rugby Council
World Rugby has reinstated the Fiji Rugby Union back as a member of the governing body's council almost 15 months after it was suspended due to "governance challenges".
Samoa facing 'significant financial challenges', withdraws from Europe tour
In a letter, dated 11 July 2024, Lakapi Samoa chair wrote to World Rugby chair, saying the union wants to "avoid embarrassment of being the first small union to go bankrupt".
Manu Samoa coach says squad selection was 'tough'
Manu Samoa coach says squad selection was 'tough'. Audio
Not all "sunshine and daisies" for Manu Samoa player
Manu Samoa player Samuel Slade is conquering new heights in rugby
Ex-Wallaby and All Black stars named in Samoa squad
Former Wallaby Christian Leali'ifano has been named in the 40-strong Manu Samoa squad to prepare for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Episode 3: Samoa: Culture and Connection
"We don't get the resources the big nations get." In Samoa even the school kids know the score. Has inequality become normalised? Audio
Fuimaono Titimaea Tafua returns as Manu Samoa coach
The Samoa Rugby Union have reappointed a former Manu Samoa head coach in an attempt to put their Rugby World Cup qualifying campaign back on track. Audio
Sport: Lack of fitness, disrespect for jersey blamed for Manu Samoa failures
Lack of fitness and disrespect for the jersey are among the reasons cited for Manu Samoa's failed international campaign.
Sport: Samoa PM says Manu Samoa coach was right to resign
Samoa's Prime Minister says the outgoing Manu Samoa rugby coach did not achieve the results expected of him. Audio
Sport: Samoa and Tonga rugby stay positive despite defeats
Samoa and Tonga have plenty of room for improvement after disappointing defeats by the All Blacks and Wales during the Pasifika Rugby Challenge. Audio
Kieron Fonotia set for Manu Samoa debut against the All Blacks
Kieron Fonotia talks about being selected for Manu Samoa and the prospect of playing against the All Blacks. Audio
World in Sport for 17 May 2017
This week: Tonga announces plans to withdraw from hosting the 2019 Pacific Games; changes to international eligibility a boost for Pacific rugby, and; Samoa show signs of improvement at the Paris 7's.
…Pacific welfare group hopes to ease pro rugby pressures
There are hopes that a new association will help ease the struggles hundreds of Pacific men face while playing professional rugby overseas. Audio
Sport: Manu Samoa make eight changes
Manu Samoa have rung the changes for their final Northern Tour match against Canada, with eight new faces in the starting fifteen.
Sport: Former Samoa lock to meet with World Rugby CEO
Former Manu Samoa international Daniel Leo will meet World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper this week to discuss a number of concerns held by tier two nations. Audio
