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Aug 30, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Heartland XV excited for Samoan challenge
New Zealand Heartland XV Coach Mark Rutene has named his side to face Manu Samoa in their historic clash at Eden Park this weekend. The Pasifika Challenge II will see an international double header, with the New Zealand Heartland XV taking on Manu Samoa (kick...
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Mar 18, 19 •
1525 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES SET FOR SEPTEMBER SHOWDOWN WITH SAMOA IN SYDNEY
Rugby Australia has today confirmed the Qantas Wallabies will take on Manu Samoa in a farewell Test prior to the team’s departure for Japan at the new Bankwest Stadium in Paramatta on September 7. The Sydney Test, secured with the support of the NSW...
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Jun 10, 16 •
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General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Samoa v Georgia Teamsheets #SAMvGEO
Date: 11 June 2016 Venue: Apia Park, Samoa Kick-off: 04h00 SA Time TV: Not Televised Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen (HT and FT Scores) Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (NZL) Assistant referees: Andrew Lees (AUS), James Leckie (AUS) Samoa: 15 Albert Nikoro...
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Dec 28, 15 •
1970 Views •
General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Ieremia to coach Samoa
Former All Blacks, Hurricanes and Wellington centre Alama Ieremia has been appointed coach of Samoa. An assistant coach for the side during the last season, and at the Rugby World Cup, Ieremia, 45, has stepped into the head coach role following the...
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Oct 9, 15 •
1507 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Scotland vs Samoa Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 10 October 2015 Venue:St James’ Park Kick-off: 15h30 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Scotland: 1-Alasdair Dickinson, 2-Ross Ford, 3-Willem Nel, 4-Richie Gray, 5-Jonny Gray, 6-Ryan Wilson, 7-John Hardie, 8-David Denton; 9-Greig Laidlaw...
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Oct 3, 15 •
1716 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Japan vs Samoa Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 3 October 2015 Venue: Stadium MK, Milton Keynes Kick-off: 15h30 SA time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Japan: 15 Ayumu Goromaru, 14 Akihito Yamada, 13 Male Sau, 12 Harumichi Tatekawa, 11 Kotaro Matsushima, 10 Kosei Ono, 9 Fumiaki Tanaka, 8...
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Sep 23, 15 •
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General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015 •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok team to take on Samoa
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 The Springboks have made eight changes to the starting line-up and included two new players on the bench to meet the challenge of a talented Samoan team in their second match of the Rugby World Cup at Villa Park in Birmingham on...
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Nov 22, 14 •
2143 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on England vs Samoa Teamsheets
England: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Anthony Watson, 13 Brad Barritt, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Jonny May, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Ben Morgan, 7 Chris Robshaw (captain), 6 James Haskell, 5 Courtney Lawes, 4 Dave Attwood, 3 David Wilson, 2 Rob Webber, 1 Joe Marler...
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Nov 18, 14 •
2299 Views •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Burrell in 28 strong squad preparing for Samoa
Luther Burrell is in contention to face Samoa at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday after being named in the group preparing for the third QBE International. The Northampton Saints centre, who scored three tries in the 2014 RBS 6 Nations, is among 28 players...
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Nov 12, 14 •
1992 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on IRB Statement: 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...
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Nov 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on Italy vs Samoa Teamsheets
Italy: 15 Andrea Masi, 14 Luke Mclean, 13 Michele Campagnaro, 12 Luca Morisi, 11 Leonardo Sarto, 10 Kelly Haimona, 9 Edoardo Gori, 8 Sergio Parisse (capt), 7 Simone Favaro, 6 Alessandro Zanni, 5 Joshua Furno, 4 Quintin Geldenhuys, 3 Dario Chistolini, 2...
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Jun 19, 13 •
3295 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Three changes to Springbok pack to face Samoa in Pretoria
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers will be given until Friday to prove that he has fully recovered from a sternum injury, which has kept him off the training field so far this week. The Springboks face Samoa in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming...
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May 8, 13 •
7324 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Tickets Now On Sale For Loftus Double-Header in June
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR LOFTUS DOUBLE-HEADER IN JUNE Rugby fans are in for a special treat at Loftus Versfeld on 22 June when they will have the opportunity to watch two games for the price of one. The penultimate leg of the Castle Lager Incoming Series takes...
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Jan 31, 13 •
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Europe, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Smith recalled by Wales Sevens
Wales Sevens coach Paul John has made two changes to his squad which picked up two Plate titles in Dubai and Port Elizabeth in the HSBC World Series. Richard Smith has been recalled while Bridgend speedster Luke Morgan is brought in to the squad for the first...
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Jan 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on New faces in New Zealand sevens squad
Kurt Baker Tomasi Cama Sam Dickson DJ Forbes (c) Gillies Kaka Rocky Khan Ben Lam Luke Masirewa Tim Mikkelson Lote Raikabula David Raikuna Belgium Tuatagaloa. Injuries ruled out Scott Curry, Mark Jackman, Toby Arnold and Milford Keresoma. Tietjens said the...
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Dec 20, 12 •
1949 Views •
General News, International, National, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Mayan Calender doesn’t predict the end of Rugby
Morgan Piek – According to the people in the know-how, the Mayan calendar predicted 21 December 2012 as the date in which the World as we know it will change. Some even believe that today is our last day on earth. Many have their theories, however one thing...
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Dec 20, 12 •
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Comments Off on Mayan Calender doesn't predict the end of Rugby
Morgan Piek – According to the people in the know-how, the Mayan calendar predicted 21 December 2012 as the date in which the World as we know it will change. Some even believe that today is our last day on earth. Many have their theories, however one thing...
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Dec 6, 12 •
3392 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on HBSC Sevens World Series 2012/13 Log
Team Aus Dub RSA NZL USA HKG JPN SCO ENG PTS 1 New Zealand 19 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 2 Fiji 22 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 Kenya 15 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 Samoa 10 22 0 0 0 0 0 [&hellip...
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Nov 14, 12 •
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Comments Off on David Lemi fit to lead Samoa against Wales
David Lemi has proved his fitness to captain Samoa against Wales in the Dove Men Series match at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night (21:30 CAT). The Worcester Warriors wing wonder missed the 42-13 victory against Canada in Colwyn Bay last Friday but came...
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Nov 14, 12 •
1942 Views •
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Comments Off on Ryan Jones to lead Welsh against Samoa
Ryan Jones will lead Wales for a record 29th time in the Dove Men Series clash with Samoa at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night (Kick-off 21:30 CAT). Jones takes the record from Ieuan Evans and is handed the armband after squad captain Sam Warburton has...
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Oct 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on Jamie Roberts back for the Dove Men Series
Rob Howley has named a 35-man Wales squad to contest the 2012 Dove Men Series at the Millennium Stadium this autumn which includes just one uncapped player and the returning Jamie Roberts. Howley, Wales’ interim head coach in the absence of Warren Gatland,...
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Nov 8, 11 •
2122 Views •
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Comments Off on Samoan serial-tweeter, Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu gets 3 weeks
Samoan centre Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu is in trouble again for making Twitter comments about the IRB and Rugby World Cup, being banned for three weeks by England’s Rugby Football Union after being found guilty on two charges. The Gloucester player was...
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Sep 26, 11 •
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Comments Off on Springbok team to face Samoa
Photo by www.rugbyworldcup.com Victor Matfield will captain the Springbok team to play Samoa in the deciding Rugby World Cup Pool D clash at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on Friday. Matfield returns from a hamstring strain – after a two-match absence...
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Sep 26, 11 •
3548 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Springbok team to face Samoa
Victor Matfield will captain the Springbok team to play Samoa in the deciding Rugby World Cup Pool D clash at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on Friday. Matfield returns from a hamstring strain – after a two-match absence – as one of seven changes to...
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Jul 17, 11 •
2928 Views •
International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Samoa stun Australia to claim great victory
Samoa surprised Australia and probably the rest of the world when they convincingly beat Australia 32-23 at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney. Samoa outclassed and outmuscled Australia in every aspect of the game to score four tries while Australia could only crack...
