Quins announce new deal for Elia
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperHarlequins today announced that Samoan International hooker Ellia Ellia has committed his future to the club. Elia joined Harlequins on a short-term deal in December 2016 and the following month extended...
Sky Live: New Zealand v Samoa
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyNew Zealand's Test with Samoa on Friday will be important viewing for the British and Irish Lions, eight days before their series-opening Test.
Thursday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAsh Dixon will lead the Maori All Blacks against the Lions, with Rob Thompson & Bryn Hall the only 2 uncapped players in the side Peter O’Mahony will captain The British & Irish...
Four key numbers from the All Blacks side to face Samoa
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe first All Blacks' squad of 2017 has been named with Steve Hansen announcing his side to face Samoa on Friday.Here's four key stats from the 23-man named squad. 68 Ben Smith will become the 68th player...
Wales summer tour: Robin McBryde offers no promises of caps
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsCoach Robin McBryde says players omitted from Wales' Test against Tonga have not been promised a game against Samoa.
All Blacks name Barrett trio
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe Barrett brothers are set to become the first trio of siblings to play in the same Test for the All Blacks after being named in the squad to play Samoa at Eden Park on Friday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD...
Steve Hansen picks strong New Zealand side for Samoa warm-up match
9 years ago by The Guardian• Aaron Smith picked at scrum-half to face Samoa, in favour of TJ Perenara• Sonny Bill Williams to make first All Blacks appearance since 2015 World CupWarren Gatland, look away now. After preparations...
Barrett trio named in All Blacks squad to face Samoa
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen picks all three Barrett brothers in the squad to face Samoa - a first for the All Blacks.
Rugby: Samoa wing going from obscure WA club to facing the All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAlbert Nikoro is going from Western Australian club rugby to facing the All Blacks and hopefully onto a Mitre 10 Cup contract.The 24-year-old will line up on the right wing for Manu Samoa, his sixth test...
Video Highlights/In Pics: Ireland Under-20s 52 Samoa Under-20s 26
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsThe Ireland Under-20s racked up eight tries in their 52-26 win over Samoa which sets up a 9th-10th place play-off against World Rugby U-20 Championship hosts Georgia on Sunday (kick-off 1pm local time/10am...
