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Australia A rebooted, team could face Folau
Australia A will compete in the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup, which could yet include a Tonga side laden with international talent including former Wallabies star Israel Folau.
Former All Black winger Tuigamala dies at 52
Former New Zealand winger Va'aiga Tuigamala has died at the age of 52, his former club Wigan Warriors announced on Thursday.
Leali'ifano signs with Moana Pasifika
Former Wallabies back Christian Leali'ifano is one of the first players to sign with new Super Rugby Pacific side Moana Pasifika.
Samoa book RWC berth with second win over Tonga
Samoa qualified for their ninth successive Rugby World Cup with a 79-28 aggregate victory over Tonga, winning the second leg of their Oceania playoff 37-15 in Hamilton on Saturday.
Almost there: Why Super Rugby inclusion could transform Pacific Island rugby
They are not there yet, but the decision to hand Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua conditional licences to join Super Rugby from 2022 is the biggest step toward forging genuine Pacific pathways since the turn of professionalism -- Liam Napier writes.
WR to help Pacific Island teams join SR in 2022
World Rugby (WR) is set to spend 1.2 million pounds ($1.65 million) annually over three years on two Pacific Island teams to help them join Super Rugby in 2022, the sport's governing body said on Wednesday.
Super Rugby AU better option for Pasifika team: PRP union
New Zealand Rugby's decision to delay a Pacific islands entry into Super Rugby Aotearoa next year was just the latest in a history of the Pasifika nations being "shafted", the head of the Pacific Rugby Players (PRP) union has said.
Pasifika team ideal for local development - Samoa coach
New Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua is crossing his fingers that talk of a Pasifika team in Super Rugby comes to fruition as he says it would enhance local player development and improve the national team's performances.
World Rugby would back Pacific Super team
The Pacific Island Rugby Players Union has welcomed comments from World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont that it could offer funding to help a Pasifika team take part in a revamped Super Rugby competition from next year.
Ireland ease through to quarterfinals despite Bundee Aki red card
A bonus-point victory over Samoa ensured Ireland progress to the last eight of the Rugby World Cup.
Samoa coach 'bewildered' by referee decisions
Samoa coach Steve Jackson said he was left bewildered by some of the refereeing decisions during his side's defeat to Japan.
Hosts Japan edge closer to Rugby World Cup quarterfinal berth
The Rugby World Cup hosts defeated Samoa to set up a probable elimination game against Scotland next Sunday in their final pool match.
Scotland secure vital bonus-point win against Samoa
Two penalty tries and a red card in the second half for Samoa's Ed Fidow helped Scotland resurrect their challenge in Pool A.
Samoa duo cited for dangerous tackles on Russia captain
Samoa's Rey Lee-lo and Motu Matu'u have been cited for dangerous high tackles on Vasily Artemyev in Tuesday's 34-9 Rugby World Cup victory over Russia in Kumagaya, tournament organisers announced on Wednesday.
High tackle controversies overshadow Samoa's win against Russia
Samoa marked their first match at Japan 2019 with victory, but it was two high tackles in the first half by the Samoans that was the major talking point.
Tattooed Samoans don skin suits to avoid offending Japanese hosts
Samoan players will keep traditional Pacific islander tattoos under wraps with skin suits during the World Cup in Japan to avoid offending their hosts.
Pacific lip service won't stop until rugby respects the Islands
As the eyes of the world prepare to turn their gaze on the Rugby World Cup, the game got an early reminder of the Pacific Island discussion that pops up all too regularly. It continues to be nothing but rhetoric, Craig Dowd writes.
Wallabies avoid upset after second-half Samoa rally
The Wallabies wrapped up their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in Japan with a less-than-convincing 34-15 victory over Samoa at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday night.
World Rugby defend mud-bath pitch for Samoa-Tonga fixture
World Rugby has defended its decision to allow Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup match between Samoa and Tonga to go ahead in Apia, after several players took umbrage with the playing surface post-match.
Wallabies lock in final Rugby World Cup warm-up against Samoa
The Wallabies will play a a Test against Samoa in western Sydney in September to round off their Rugby World Cup match preparations.
Samoan rugby player dies due to head injury
Faiva Tagatauli, a former Samoa under-20 international, spent four days in hospital before dying on Thursday at the age of 27.
Meet the man who chose rugby over 'American dream' of the NFL draft
Washington Huskies linebacker Psalm Wooching was set to be drafted this week, but instead he has just returned from a trial at Top 14 side Pau. He tells Tom Hamilton his remarkable story.
2019 Rugby World Cup Table
| Pool A | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Japan | 4 | +53 | 19 |
| 2 | Ireland | 4 | +94 | 16 |
| 3 | Scotland | 4 | +64 | 11 |
| 4 | Samoa | 4 | -70 | 5 |
| 5 | Russia | 4 | -141 | 0 |
| Pool B | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | New Zealand | 4 | +135 | 16 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | +149 | 15 |
| 3 | Italy | 4 | +20 | 12 |
| 4 | Namibia | 4 | -141 | 2 |
| 5 | Canada | 4 | -163 | 2 |
| Pool C | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | England | 4 | +99 | 17 |
| 2 | France | 4 | +28 | 15 |
| 3 | Argentina | 4 | +15 | 11 |
| 4 | Tonga | 4 | -38 | 6 |
| 5 | United States of America | 4 | -104 | 0 |
| Pool D | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Wales | 4 | +67 | 19 |
| 2 | Australia | 4 | +68 | 16 |
| 3 | Fiji | 4 | +2 | 7 |
| 4 | Georgia | 4 | -57 | 5 |
| 5 | Uruguay | 4 | -80 | 4 |
2019 RankingsRugby World Cup
- SAMOA15thTries Scored 1st South Africa : 27 Tries ScoredSA1st827
- SAMOA15thPoints Difference 1st South Africa : 149 Points DifferenceSA1st