Samoa

La Rochelle: The Foundations of a Return to the Top

For several years, Stade Rochelais established themselves as one of the most formidable sides in European rugby. Back-to-back Investec Champions Cup titles in 2022 and 2023 confirmed their status among...

La Rochelle ready for Lions challenge

Lock Theo McFarland says the Lions must expect a confident La Rochelle when the teams meet in their Investec Champions Cup opener at Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Saturday. The Joburgers are making their...

Historic first for Fijiana as Hong Kong China complete Brazil comeback and the Netherlands make a statement

The WXV Global Challenger Series is live with Fiji kicking off their campaign at Hong Kong China's Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground with a first-ever win over Spain, Hong Kong China coming from behind to beat...

The Highlanders sign Tamani and Tuitama on two year deals

  The Highlanders have officially confirmed the signing of Samoan international outside back Tuna Tuitama and Fijian international lock/loosie Joseva Tamani, with both players committing to two‑year...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18 July, 2026

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's third rounds of the Nations Championship 2026 and World Rugby Nations Cup 2026.  Permutation highlights: South Africa and...

England and Scotland trade places in World Rugby Men's Rankings

The Nations Championship and World Rugby Nations Cup produced another set of dramatic matches over the weekend, leading to several changes to the top 25 of the World Rugby Men's Rankings.   England's...

Hard-fought battles dominate second round of Nations Cup action

Georgia, Chile and the USA back up their round-one wins, while Spain and Portugal bounce back to grab their first victories and Uruguay and Romania draw. The World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 continued this...

Nations Cup 2026: Round Two Preview

The World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 continues this weekend with matches from Montevideo to Edmonton with Chile, Georgia, Samoa, Tonga and USA looking to make it two wins from two in the inaugural competition. After...

Kieran Brookes Joins Munster And Michael Ala’alatoa Extends Contract

Munster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of 16-cap former England international tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from Top14 side Perpignan on a two-year deal. We are also pleased to confirm a one-year...

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