Win Rugby World Cup film premiere tickets
1 decade ago by The GuardianWe have three pairs of tickets to be won to next week’s premiere of a film about rugby union in the Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa and Fiji as they prepare for the 2015 World Cup which begins...
Pacific Challenge set for kick-off in Fiji
1 decade ago by IRBFiji Warriors, Samoa A, Tonga A, Junior Japan, Canada A and Argentina Pampas will begin their quest to be crowned World Rugby Pacific Challenge champions in Fiji on Tuesday.
Thursday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySipper to captain Wallabies: Loosehead prop James Slipper will become the 83rd player to captain the Wallabies in a Test in Saturday’s historic clash with the USA Eagles at Soldier Field, Chicago. Slipper...
Samoa's Thompson banned for World Cup opener
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSamoa's Thompson banned for World Cup opener
Midweek Madness - Sprinklers interupt Barbarians vs Samoa match in London
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpBy now you've no doubt heard all about the sprinklers that went off during the Barbarians 27-24 win over Samoa at London's Olympic Stadium on Saturday. Some great photos emerged, so now you can see some...
Pacific Warriors: a tale of underdogs
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldPacific Warriors takes a detailed look at the Pacific Island nations of Tonga, Fiji and Samoa and their love of rugby. From their genealogy to their style of play, this documentary analyses how three small...
Rugby World Cup organisers play down Olympic Stadium fears after teething trouble
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Sprinklers came on during Samoa v Barbarians match at Olympic Stadium• Fans also complained about lack of wifi, beer and view from high seatsWorld Cup organisers say they are confident that London’s...
Samoa fail to shine at Olympic Stadium
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSamoa fail to shine at Olympic Stadium
Barbarians edge Samoa in physical battle at the Olympic Stadium
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Barbarians got the better of Samoa in a closely fought contest at the Olympic Stadium in London earlier today. Kane Thompson needed to be cooled off, so the sprinklers came on mid match, as fans weren't...
Samoa and Barbarians collide to give Olympic Stadium a rugby workout
1 decade ago by The GuardianOnce home to athletics glory, east London is now preparing for the Rugby World Cup – and plenty more besidesThree years on from the London 2012’s Super Saturday, major sport returned to the Olympic...
