Sam Matavesi rugby player
Sam Matavesi rugby player

Sam Matavesi

13th Jan 1992 1.83m/102kg Hooker

WATCH: The fascinating story of Cornish Fijian, Sam Matavesi

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Sam Matavesi may live and play somewhat in the shadow of his more famous brother Josh, but the latest addition to Fiji's squad for this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan is making waves both at home and...

Fiji without Radradra and Goneva for Maori All Blacks clash

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji Head Coach John McKee has named his first run on side for the 2019 season as the Flying Fijians kick start their Rugby World Cup campaign with a two-match Pacific Series test against the Maori All...

Fiji name powerhouse extended squad

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji head coach John McKee has named a powerful Fiji wider training group to prepare for the upcoming Pacific Test Series against the Maori All Blacks and Pacific Nations Cup prior to selecting his squad...

John McKee names settled side to face France

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Flying Fijians Head Coach John McKee believes his team are more than capable of taking victory in this Sunday’s third and final test of the November International Series.         McKee...

Thursday Evening Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Paul Marshall to retire from rugby After 12 years, 204 caps, 122 points and 24 tries for Ulster Rugby, Paul Marshall has decided to retire at the end of this season. Full story   Joseph...

Matt Bolwell and Sam Matavesi re-sign for Cornish Pirates

6 years ago by Cornish Pirates

Cornish Pirates have confirmed that Back-rower Matt Bolwell and hooker Sam Matavesi have each signed a further one-year contract with the club.   Bolwell, a former Truro College student who started...

Championship Round 19 Team Sheets

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jersey Reds squad v Rotherham Titans Backs (15-9) Scott Van Breda (co-capt), James Newey, Apakuki Ma'afu, George Eastwell, Jason Worrall, Brendan Cope, Joel Dudley Forwards (1-8) Roy Godfrey...

Tuesday Morning Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier sign SA prop Justin Ackerman as injury cover South African prop Justin Ackerman is set to join French club Montpellier in order to provide cover for the injured Antoine Guillamon.   Guillamon...

Sam Matavesi Signs for The Pirates

7 years ago by Cornish Pirates

The Cornish Pirates have boosted their squad with the now officially confirmed signing of Sam Matavesi.   Educated at the Camborne Science & International Academy, Sam then attended Truro College...