A veteran of 18 tests for Samoa, Paul Williams is perfectly placed to make that prediction as the Pacific Islanders prepare to face South Africa, Scotland, Japan and USA in Pool B at Rugby World Cup 2015. “I think they could easily come second in Pool B,” Williams said of Stephen Betham’s side. “It is […]
Fiji and Samoa to face off in Pacific Nations Cup final Samoa and Fiji will meet again in the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2015 final after both maintained their unbeaten records at the tournament. Samoa narrowly defeated Canada, Fiji hung on to beat Japan while Tonga triumphed over the USA in Toronto on Wednesday, […]
Samoa, Fiji and Japan off to winning starts at the Pacific Nations Cup Samoa, Fiji and Japan got their Rugby World Cup 2015 preparations off to a flying start with wins at the Pacific Nations Cup this weekend.Fiji and Tonga set the tone for what promises to be a highly competitive tournament with a typically […]
IRB Statement on Samoa On October 27, the IRB was made aware of concerns raised by the Samoa senior men’s national squad regarding the administration of the Samoa Rugby Union. This included an indication that the players would withdraw from the match against England on November 22 if their concerns were not heard. Subsequently, the […]
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Women’s RWC Pool A squads: CAN, ENG, SAM, ESP Five England players are set to compete in a third Women’s Rugby World Cup after being named in head coach Gary Street’s 26-strong squad for next month’s tournament in France. Flanker Margaret Alphonsi, centre Rachael Burford, lock Tamara Taylor, full back Danielle Waterman and 91-cap prop […]
IRB Titles for Argentina Jaguars, Emerging Ireland, Japan and Samoa The Argentina Jaguars have won the IRB Tbilisi Cup 2014 in style following a 41-7 victory over Spain on Sunday in the final round of matches. The Argentinians scored five tries to one but found the second half challenging as the courageous Spanish fought back […]
The Irish Rugby Football Union today announced ticket prices for the Guinness Series 2013 and a pre-sale to Supporters’ Club members, which will open on 30th May. Ireland kick off the series against Samoa in Aviva Stadium on November 9th.The following weekend sees Ireland take on the Wallabies on November 16th and the series closes […]
England beat Australia 15-10 in a breathless final at the Hong Kong Stadium to take the second IRB Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup title. Inspired by two tries from captain Michaela Staniford, England beat the defending women’s Hong Kong champions Canada in their semi final and then beat Australia, who had themselves overpowered USA in the […]