Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round Two Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound two of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 gets underway this weekend with Tonga and USA making their belated entry into the competition. Having seen Fiji beat Samoa 42-16 and Japan...
Pacific Nations Cup | Samoa
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: 16 (2006-2023)Best finish: Champions (2010, 2012, 2014, 2022)Most points in a match: 53 (53-9 v Japan, June 2006)Biggest win: 47 (50-3 v Tonga, June 2007)Did You Know? Samoa were...
Jordan Taufua starts on his official test debut for Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain Samoa in their second Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga on Saturday (kick-off 1 am BST). Alaalatoa is joined in the front row by debutant Andrew...
Fritz Lee starts on debut for Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont back-rower Fritz Lee will make his debut for Samoa against Australia A on Saturday in their Pacific Nations Cup clash against Australia A on Saturday. Lee starting in the no.8 jersey...
Ranked: The Heaviest Test Packs This July
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe test season is back, and with all the squads locked in for July, we check the scales and see which team could field the heaviest pack. Taking the weights listed...
Team News: Reds & Waratahs confirm line ups
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have made one change to their starting XV for Saturday’s Super Rugby AU fixture against the Waratahs in Sydney. Meanwhile, Waratahs' head coach Rob Penney has named a largely...
Kurtley Beale backed at fullback for Rebels clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWaratahs Head Coach Daryl Gibson has announced his side to take on the Rebels on Saturday at the SCG. Kurtley Beale will have the opportunity to stake a claim for the Wallabies’...
Crusaders and Waratahs to pay their respects in Sydney
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders and Waratahs will pay their respects to the victims of last Friday's tragic events in Christchurch, before their Super Rugby match in Sydney on Saturday night. Both...