# Samoa

Last year

2022

# RIP

Former All Black and Samoa player Va'aiga Tuigamala dies aged 52

Affectionately known as ‘Inga the winger,’ Tuigamala played in both the rugby union and rugby league.

10.7k

Feb 24th 2022, 7:33 PM

# Tonga

Tsunami threat recedes from huge Pacific volcanic eruption

It sent tsunami waves crashing across the shore in Tonga and people rushing to higher ground.

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Jan 16th 2022, 8:49 AM

# Tonga

Tongans flee tsunami following powerful volcanic eruption

There were no immediate reports of injuries or the extent of the damage.

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Jan 15th 2022, 12:00 PM

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# Heritage

Propping runs in the family for Leinster's new Samoan tighthead Alaalatoa

The 30-year-old has found similarities between the Crusaders and Leinster.

5.4k

Oct 8th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Tighthead

Leinster have signed Samoa prop Michael Alaalatoa ahead of next season

The 29-year-old tighthead will join from the Crusaders in New Zealand.

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Apr 12th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Samoa

Unvaccinated hang red flags as Samoa continues to battle measles epidemic

Samoa has begun a two-day shutdown as the government tries to curb a measles epidemic that has killed 62 people.

37.8k

Dec 5th 2019, 12:14 PM

# Pacific Islands

'If you play one Test for a country, you can’t go back... I think that’s wrong'

Ex-All Blacks Justin Marshall wants to see rugby’s eligibility laws relaxed.

17.9k

Dec 3rd 2019, 8:28 AM

# Level Heads

'Guys were very emotional at the last World Cup after winning a pool game'

Ireland believe they’re mentally in a better place to make history against the All Blacks on Saturday.

12.8k

Oct 15th 2019, 1:20 AM

# Try Machine

'They don't come around too often for me, so I'll make sure I gloat' - Furlong

The Ireland tighthead now has two tries in three World Cup starts in Japan.

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Oct 13th 2019, 5:50 AM

# healthy

Schmidt happy Ireland head into QF 'unscathed' after 2015 toll against France

Bundee Aki’s red card was a blow but Schmidt feels Ireland have good cover in the midfield.

17.5k

Oct 12th 2019, 8:00 PM

# Hearing

Samoa say they'll do everything they can to ensure Aki doesn't get banned

The Connacht man was sent off against Samoa and now faces a suspension.

27.8k

Oct 12th 2019, 3:02 PM

# Dominant

Aki red the only blot as Ireland secure World Cup quarter-final with big win over Samoa

Joe Schmidt’s men were back somewhere close to their best in a seven-try victory in Fukuoka.

46.6k

Oct 12th 2019, 1:45 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Samoa, Rugby World Cup

Typhoon in Japan, but Ireland’s final pool match is going ahead in Fukuoka and we’ll bring you minute-by-minute updates as Schmidt’s men chase a bonus point.

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Oct 12th 2019, 10:49 AM

# Preview

Ireland out to clinch World Cup quarter-final with bonus-point win over Samoans

Joe Schmidt’s side can save themselves a nervous Sunday by winning with four tries in Fukuoka today.

24.4k

Oct 12th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Attack

Watching Tuisova, Radradra and Kolbe the RWC highlights for elusive Larmour

The 22-year-old starts at fullback for Ireland against Samoa today.

5.0k

Oct 12th 2019, 1:00 AM

# Dilemma

'Those contracts in France... their condition was I had to turn down the World Cup'

Samoa captain Jack Lam is one of five free agents in their 31-man squad in Japan.

63.5k

Oct 11th 2019, 9:38 PM

# Hospitality

Samoans looking for Irish 'scalp' after frustrations with high-tackle bans

Steve Jackson’s side are missing two players due to suspensions for high shots against Russia.

6.7k

Oct 11th 2019, 1:05 AM

# Selection

Ruddock unlucky to miss out as 'really solid ' Beirne gets shot at blindside

Joe Schmidt is excited to have Robbie Henshaw back in his starting team.

9.3k

Oct 10th 2019, 10:25 AM

# STORM BREWING

Schmidt admits typhoon talk a distraction as Ireland look to seal quarter-final

The other Pool A game between Japan and Scotland is not certain to go ahead.

9.5k

Oct 10th 2019, 9:09 AM

# Team news

Larmour and Beirne start as Henshaw makes injury comeback in Ireland XV

Joe Schmidt has made 12 personnel changes for his side’s Pool A clash with Samoa on Saturday.

42.7k

Oct 10th 2019, 8:00 AM

# pumped up

'We've got nothing to lose' - Samoa promise expansive approach against Ireland

Key man Tim Nanai Williams has been passed fit to start as the Samoans make two changes.

6.2k

Oct 10th 2019, 7:16 AM

# prop life

Fines, Fukuoka and fried chicken cartilage - Furlong enjoying delights of Japan

The tighthead prop is set to return for Ireland against Samoa on Saturday.

7.9k

Oct 10th 2019, 1:00 AM

Getting the ball into Stockdale's hands would be a good start for Ireland's attack

The 23-year-old hasn’t been able to register his first World Cup try yet.

6.6k

Oct 9th 2019, 2:57 AM

# Joey

Carbery keen to put ankle frustration behind him against Samoa

The 23-year-old has only played 20 minutes for Ireland so far at this World Cup.

8.2k

Oct 8th 2019, 2:08 PM

# Weather News

Ireland set for Fukuoka on Saturday as Hagibis forecasted to veer north

Simon Easterby reports there has been ‘a real edge’ to Ireland’s training this week.

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Oct 8th 2019, 11:43 AM

# Pride

Samoa hope to get in Aki's face as they go 'all guns blazing' against Ireland

The Samoans are keen to follow in Japan’s footsteps with a shock win.

14.0k

Oct 8th 2019, 2:45 AM

# Crooked feed

Townsend questions 'incredible call' that aided Japan's bonus-point win over Samoa

The Scotland boss believes the World Cup hosts were fortunate to get the opportunity to score a last-gasp try.

20.6k

Oct 7th 2019, 4:13 PM

# irreplaceable

'He sees things unfold': Farrell underlines Sexton's importance to Ireland

The 10′s experience and the role he plays for Schmidt has made him invaluable for Ireland’s hopes.

8.7k

Oct 5th 2019, 5:00 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Japan v Samoa, Rugby World Cup

It was all eyes on Ireland’s pool as hosts Japan went head-to-head with Samoa at Toyota City.

55.3k

Oct 5th 2019, 11:05 AM

# Concern

'You don't like to see anyone going home' - Ireland hopeful on Jordi Murphy

The Ulster back row was forced off with a rib injury after just 26 minutes against Russia.

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Oct 4th 2019, 7:59 AM

# brave blossoms

Japan make three changes from Ireland win for showdown with Samoa

Michael Leitch returns for Saturday’s game but the captain’s armband is retained by Pieter Labuschagne.

6.3k

Oct 3rd 2019, 11:05 AM

# Hot and Humid

'The ball was like a bar of soap' - Ireland next up in Kobe sweatbox

Conditions at Kobe Misaki Stadium were very difficult as Scotland overcame Samoa.

15.7k

Sep 30th 2019, 2:53 PM

# Job Done

Scotland keep pressure on Ireland with bonus-point win over Samoa

Gregor Townsend’s men were made to sweat but eventually secured their crucial fourth try.

35.8k

Sep 30th 2019, 1:25 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Scotland v Samoa, Rugby World Cup

Gregor Townsend’s side picked up a vital bonus-point win in Misaki Stadium.

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Sep 30th 2019, 10:17 AM

# super 8

Another blow for Samoa as Ireland's opponents lose Bordeaux back-rower

Afa Amosa is facing a long lay-off after sustaining a knee injury during his side’s victory over Russia.

7.6k

Sep 27th 2019, 3:57 PM

# high tackles

Samoa's Lee-Lo and Matu'u cited for dangerous tackles against Russia

Ed Fidow has also been given a citing commissioner warning.

7.8k

Sep 25th 2019, 7:59 AM

# Reckless

Samoa eventually power past Russia in Ireland's pool but lucky to finish with 15 men

Samoa went down to 13 men during the first half, but Russia failed to capitalise before Steve Jackson’s side cruised to a bonus-point win.

15.7k

Sep 24th 2019, 1:58 PM

# bolter

From ski slopes to the World Cup: Ireland's pool opponents Samoa call in replacement scrum-half

Scott Malolua dislocated his shoulder during the Test against Australia.

7.1k

Sep 10th 2019, 7:47 AM

# Wallabies

Second-string Australia overcome Samoa with unconvincing final World Cup warm-up win

Michael Cheika’s side secured a 34-15 win on Saturday.

7.7k

Sep 7th 2019, 2:12 PM

# Mudbath

'Both teams wanted to play' - World Rugby defends pitch decision in Samoa

The Pacific Nations Cup clash was played in tough conditions.

15.9k

Jul 29th 2019, 3:03 PM