Brighton rocked but Samoa sunk the Eagles. Now we go north against Scots
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe USA are disappointed to have lost but as Japan showed as they set the Rugby World Cup alight, anything can happen. We’ll work to put things right in LeedsAfter one last evening in Brighton with our...
Rugby Rant: Respect the Islands
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldNew Zealand’s historic trip to Samoa must herald a change in the tour mindset, says RW’s Alan PeareyCrowd pleasers: Richie McCaw and Steve Hansen are welcomed by fans in Samoa. Photo: Getty ImagesNew...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Samoa's Filo Paulo calls for 'top-level' reforms to help cash-strapped players
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSamoa lock Filo Paulo believes rugby union should address discrepancies between nations
'We are a nation of fighters' - South Africa's Minister of Sport issues warning to rugby team
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJapan’s victory over South Africa on the weekend was arguably the greatest upset in the history of rugby. The Springboks have it all to do if they’re to bounce back against Samoa on Saturday and Fikile...
Tim Nanai-Williams and Samoa get the better of the USA in Brighton
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSamoa got their Rugby World Cup 2015 campaign off to a comfortable enough start with a 25-15 victory over the USA in Brighton. The United States scored one of the tries of the weekend, but ill-discpline...
Burger urges Springboks to keep calm
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok forward Schalk Burger has called on South Africa to remain calm after their stunning upset against Japan.The loss has attracted heavy criticism from back in South Africa but Burger paid tribute...
Alesana Tuilagi: Manu is supporting Samoa this World Cup
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSamoa wing says England player Manu has allegiance to family first when not playing for England
South Africa - State Of The Nation
1 decade ago by Len KaplanDire Straits The 1995 and 2007 World Cup tournaments were memorable triumphs for the Springboks, while 1999 and 2003 and 2011 were disappointments. But now we have the gloomy possibility of the Boks...
World Cup Highlights: Samoa vs USA
1 decade ago by UltimateRugbyAn exciting match of running rugby which kept the audience entertained. From the barnstorming runs by Tuilagi to the blistering pace shown by Ngwenya. Neither side were at there best with ill discipline...
Samoa hail victory over USA but know wounded Boks will be back
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSamoa coach Stephen Betham admitted his side were not at their best as they beat the USA 25-16 in their World Cup Pool B clash in Brighton.
