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...
13 new caps named in Samoa's squad to face Maori All Blacks, Tonga
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThirteen new caps have been included in the Manu Samoa rugby squad to play the Māori All Blacks and Tonga in June and July. Leinster bound prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain the 31-man squad...
RWC Review: Ireland 47-5 Samoa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton claimed an 18-point haul as Ireland sealed their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a 47-5 thrashing of Samoa despite Bundee Aki's red card. Ireland knew maximum points...
WATCH: Bundee Aki sent off for high tackle
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBundee Aki survived just 29 minutes of the game before getting red carded for a high tackle. Earlier Seilala Lam got a yellow card for a tackle on Stockdale who dropped into it. 🔴...
Samoa name World Cup squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTusi Pisi will make his third World Cup appearance at the age of 37, while prop Michael Alaalatoa will complete a compelling family story after both were named in Samoa's squad on Saturday. Pisi...
PNC Preview – Samoa vs USA
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second round of the Pacific Nations Cup kicks off in Suva with a neutral-venue clash between Samoa and the USA at ANZ Stadium. Both teams earned victories in the opening round, the Manu surviving...
