All posts tagged "Samoa"
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoQuartet heading out of Newcastle
NEWS EXTRA SCOTLAND back row Gary Graham, scrum-half Micky Young, lock Greg Peterson and prop Logovi’i Mulipola are among 15 players...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoLeinster finally pay the price for their cynicism
BRENDAN GALLAGHER Every journo is surely allowed one “told you so” moment in their career and mine arrived last night when...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoNew Zealand schools side in ’93 was the best ever
The greatest national schools team ever? That debate kicked off on Twitter recently and my mind immediately went back 30 years...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoAt last! Webb steps up to give Wales something to celebrate
By PETER JACKSON Italy..................................... 17pts Tries: Negri 42, Brex 67 Conversions: Allan 43, 67 Penalties: Allan 15 Wales................................. 29pts Tries: Dyer...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMoody defiant in battle against brain tumours
Lewis Moody shared the inspiration and goals of his charity as they continue their goal of raising awareness in the fight...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoEverything to play for as Pacific duo join 100 club
By LUKE JARMYN Bristol's Pacific pair Steven Luatua and Chris Vui – the side’s newest centurions – will play a crucial...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoFalcons cracking the beer business
By JON NEWCOMBE For four Newcastle players there is an extra incentive for winning matches – more of their beer gets...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoPressure on Pivac as Wales humbled
Pivac: I’m focused on building towards World Cup Wayne Pivac remains confident he is still the man to lead Wales to...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoWhy the South Seas need to feel the love
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST When Western Samoa surprised Wales by beating them in Cardiff during the pool stage of the 1991...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoOne-sided games do no favours for anyone
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST DEVOTEES of the union game have spent decades laughing at the idea of the “other code” staging...
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Nick Cain
/ 3 years agoWaltzing Dempsey’s false step
NICK CAIN Crash ball: Jack Dempsey playing for Australia against Fiji at 2019 World Cup PICTURE : Getty Images The last...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoPolledri tipped to be back in blue for Six Nations
By TOM BRADSHAW There are “no short cuts” to Jake Polledri regaining Premiership and international sharpness, says Gloucester George Skivington, after...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoSamoa’s All Blacks
Former All Blacks Steven Luatua and Jeff Toomaga-Allen are eligible to play for Samoa in their upcoming tour of Europe to...
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Features
/ 3 years agoRobinson magic spurs Red Rose fightback
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoOne year to go until the Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France
The countdown to the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, which kicks off on 8 September next year, is well and...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCommonwealth games Men’s 7s Preview: Tough pool start will be good for us, says Bowen
By BEN JAYCOCK England have landed in a tough pool for next weekend’s Commonwealth Games 7s, but Tom Bowen believes it’s...
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Columnists
/ 3 years agoIt’s no shock as Chile qualify
READERS of this column will not be surprised at Chile’s “shock” win over USA in the second leg of their America...
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Features
/ 3 years agoWhat the future held for beaten Kiwi XV
THIS was the seventh tour that the All Blacks undertook in the Northern Hemisphere and kicked off in Vancouver, Canada, on...
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Features
/ 3 years agoKirk gets his hands on inaugural World Cup
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLam’s double edges Samoa to glory
PACIFIC NATIONS CUP Seilala Lam scored two tries as Samoa produced a dramatic 23-20 comeback victory over Fiji to win the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoNZ and England to play in same 7s pool
By SAM JACKSON ENGLAND have been drawn alongside defending champions New Zealand in Pool A of the men’s Commonwealth Games Sevens...
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Features
/ 3 years agoTonga get a tonking as Fiji rain on Folau’s parade
SOME 10,000 miles away in the South Sea Islands, the second coming of Israel Folau has turned out to be the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoFiji unfazed by new-look Tonga
PACIFIC CUP NATIONS Fiji dampened the hype surrounding Tonga’s new all-star cast as they blew away their Pacific Island rivals 36-0....
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoFolau makes return to international rugby with Tonga debut
Israel Folau will make his first start in international rugby since 2019 as he seals his switch to Tonga with a...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoEaling in talks with Wallaby prop Sio
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER EALING Trailfinders appear not to be letting their snub from the Premiership stunt their plans...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAustralia win keeps heat on Blitzboks
WORLD 7s SERIES By BEN JAYCOCK HENRY Paterson scored a hat-trick including a golden-point try as Australia beat New Zealand 19-14...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoNgatai on wanted list at Wasps
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Moving: Charlie Ngatai WASPS are interested in Lyon inside centre Charlie Ngatai who will leave...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoExiles sign Samoa back row So’otala
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LONDON Irish have made a swoop to land Brive and Samoa U20 back row...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAustralia lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto signs for Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints have signed Australian international lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto ahead of the 2022/23 season. The 6’6” second row – who clocks...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoTheo’s a slam dunk to reach top
By ADAM HATHAWAY Big impression: Theo McFarland scores for Saracens against Harlequins PICTURE: Getty Images SARACENS head coach Joe Shaw has...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSpain will dedicate RWC bid to Kawa
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER SPANISH rugby is reeling this Christmas at the shock death of their New Zealand-reared back five forward...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLeo: Battle is won, but war is not over
By GARY FITZGERALD DAN Leo says World Rugby’s landmark decision to allow players to swap allegiance is a step in the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 years agoSamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua announces coaching staff for Killik Cup
Samoa‘s clash against the Barbarians for the Killik Cup at Twickenham on November 27, will be from a selected team to...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoRugby can conquer America? Dream on
INTERESTING to read Saracens “investors taking their brand to a global level” and “playing games in America” at the same time...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoRugby Matters: Rugby’s rich Jewish ancestry runs deep
Mention of Jewish rugby players last week, in connection with the forming of the Tel Aviv Heat franchise, centred mainly on...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoAzzurre continue trend of summer
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER THE Eatate Italiana – Italian summer – continued with a late burst last week when the Italian...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoCanucks face Chile in bid for RWC 2023
BRENDAN GALLAGHER CANADIAN rugby is invariably a roller coaster and never more so than during the week of their back-to-back World...
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Features
/ 4 years agoRennie to coach the Baa-baas
RUGBY SHORTS AUSTRALIA head coach Dave Rennie and Wales assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys will take charge of the Barbarians against Samoa...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoBaa-Baas women to follow men at Twickers
BARBARIAN Women are set to play South Africa at Twickenham in a doubleheader with the men on November 27. It will...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoLa Rochelle eye Matu’u
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LONDON Irish, who last week released veteran back rower Blair Cowan to Japan, could...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoHarlequins announce capture of Viliami Taulani from Chiefs
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson has recruited a player he coached at former club Waikato Chiefs
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoWhat carnage as All Blacks hit a century against the troubled Tongans
■By BEN JAYCOCK New Zealand..102pts Tries: McKenzie 2, Papalii 5, 37; Weber 7, 16, 50; Jordan 9, 20, 47, 55, 68;...
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Features
/ 4 years agoMotu leads Irish exodus
RUGBY SHORTS SAMOA hooker Motu Matu’u and ex-All Black winger Waisake Naholo are two of ten players leaving London Irish. Harry Elrington,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoBaa-baas’ all-stars go to town in Hong Kong
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoFans finally back to feed Bristol Bears frenzy
Kyle Sinckler received the biggest cheer from the 3,183 fans in attendance as his name was read out pre-match
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 years agoBaa-baas out of lockdown ahead of Samoa date | Peter Jackson
THE charisma of the Barbarians is alive and well, none the worse for long months of lockdown. Tickets for the touring...
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 years agoWhy do Gambling Companies Sponsor Rugby Teams?
You’ve probably heard of sports ambassadors and sportsbook sponsorships. However, one of the current trends in the gambling industry is sponsorships...
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Features
/ 4 years agoHelping Islanders stay home will aid England
COLIN BOAG Banned: Mateo Carreras should have seen red for his eye gouge of Josh Bassett It has taken longenough, but it...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWorld Rugby to fund two Pacific Island teams’ inclusion in Super Rugby
£1.2m made available for two teams to be included in Super Rugby from Pacific Island nations
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoWallabies Rugby World Cup challenge is blooming in Brisbane sun | Chris Hewett
Success in France in two years' time for Australia will rest on the crop of young players emerging under Brad Thorn...
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