Samoa

A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match

England’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...

World Rankings Permutations: Major shake up on the cards

World Rugby has published the world ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Dubai internationals this weekend.   There is a major potential shake-up on...

Azzurri look to carry good form into Wallaby Test

The Italians will be on the hunt for a maiden victory over the Wallabies when they host the latter in Florence on Saturday.   The Azzurri put on an admirable performance last weekend to despatch...

Alaalatoa to become 85th Wallaby Test captain as Aussie team announced

Allan Alaalatoa will become the 85th Wallabies captain when he leads the side out against Italy in Florence on Saturday afternoon (local time).The Brumbies leader will skipper his country for the...

Italy name side to tackle the Wallabies

 Kieran Crowley, Head Coach of the Italian Men's Rugby Team, has made official the formation that will face Australia on Saturday 12 November at 2 pm at the Franchi Stadium in Florence, the second...

Latest World Rankings: Argentina Climb, South Africa Fall

The World Rugby Rankings have been updated following the action in the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby World Cup qualifiers and other internationals.   The weekend's Autumn Nations Series action has...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week

Test rugby was back in full swing this weekend, with the best of the South taking on the best of the North.     A fascinating weekend of rugby kicked off with Scotland taking on...

Australia break Fiji hearts to win Hong Kong Sevens

Australia clinched a thrilling final 20-17 to claim the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens crown and bring to an end Fiji’s dominance that had seen them take the last five titles in Hong Kong. A...

RWC Qualifier: USA Team Preview

Four teams will take to The Sevens Stadium pitch on Sunday as the round-robin RWC 2023 Final Qualification Tournament, which will run until 18 November, gets underway. At the end of the three match days...

HIGHLIGHTS: Italy v Samoa