Rugby Union asks for time to respond to $1 million lawsuit
BY Lagi Keresoma APIA, SAMOA – THURSDAY 22 DECEMBER 2016: The Samoa Rugby Union (SRU) this week asked the Court for time to respond to the $1 million tala claim filed by former Manu Samoa 7’s coach,...
View ArticleMarist Sports Club launches International Sports Week
Marist Sports Club boxing trials to finalize Team Samoa for the two day boxing tournament during the inaugural International Sports Week APIA, SAMOA – MONDAY 16 JANUARY 2016: The Marist St. Joseph’s...
View Article25 man training squad for Brisbane 10s
APIA, SAMOA - MONDAY 16 JANUARY 2017: The Samoa Rugby Union has announced a 25 man training squad to select a team for the Brisbane 10s, Suncorp Stadium, February 11-12. Picked after last Saturdays...
View ArticleSir Gordon TietjensTeam for Wellington Sevens
New Samoan Sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens with SRU Chairman and CEO Sources: Newshub, Samoa Rugby Union APIA, SAMOA - FRIDAY 20 JANUARY 2017: New Samoan Sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens is hoping to...
View ArticleBuilding depth in the island is better for Samoa – Sir Gordon Tietjens
The venue for the Wellington Sevens reported to be below sales figures compared to past tournaments Staff Reporters The future of Manu Samoa Sevens remains with building depth in the islands. Writing...
View ArticleMarist honour and celebrate Tupua Fred Wetzell’s legacy
The recognizable face of a lovable person in Tupua Fred Wetzell whose contribution to Samoa sports was honoured by the Marist Sports Club last night. PHOTO by Gerwin Polu BY Lagi Keresoma APIA, SAMOA...
View ArticleSRU asks for $110,000 security costs from former Sevens Coach
Former Manu Samoa Sevens coach Damian MacGrath with the team last year BY Lagi Keresoma APIA, SAMOA – MONDAY 30 JANUARY 2017: The Samoa Rugby Union (SRU) is asking for $110,000 security costs from...
View ArticleBank South Pacific donates to the 29th Marist Sevens
Bank South Pacific's Head of Business, Edward Yee presenting the cheque to the Vice President of Marist St. Joseph's Sports Club, Tupa’i Klaus Stunzer BY Enender Kaiono APIA SAMOA - MONDAY 30...
View ArticleBlues to play historic first for Super Rugby Championship in Samoa
Blues Head Coach Tana Umaga and Samoa's Prime Minister and Chairman of the Samoan Rugby Union, Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi at the announcement today at Samoa House, Auckland, New Zealand SOURCE:...
View ArticleSamoa can host a World Sevens leg says SRU
Charlie Taylor is one Samoan youngster who showed his promise in Wellington last weekend. Photo: Getty Images BY Lance Polu APIA, SAMOA – THURSDAY 02 FEBRUARY 2017: The Samoa Rugby Union has already...
View ArticleFalemiga Selesele to captain Tama Samoa 10s in Brisbane
Fa'alemiga Selesele raising silverware as captain of the Manu Samoa Sevens APIA, SAMOA – FRIDAY 03 FEBRUARY 2017: Former Manu Samoa Sevens captain Fa'alemiga Selesele will lead the Tama Samoa in the...
View ArticleSamoa Rugby Union gets financial help as it pushes on development
Level 1 Coaching for coaches in Savai'i last week. BY Lance Polu APIA, SAMOA – MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2017: The Samoa Rugby Union is $50,000 richer thanks to the generosity of businessman Afioga...
View ArticleDefending Champs return for Marist 7s International
Ed Fidow of Marist Auckland receiving the 2016 Player of the Tournament Prize from Angela and brother Vernon Wetzell as Sports Club President Laulu Henry Taefu and Club member Tagaloa Fa'afouina Su'a...
View ArticleSir Gordon Tietjens launches coaching clinics
Sir Gordon Tietjens with Masoe Norman Wetzell and Manu Samoa Head Coach Namulauuulu Alama Ieremia APIA, SAMOA – MONDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2017: The Manu Samoa Sevens Coach, Sir Gordon Tietjens will be...
View ArticleMajor changes and sacrifices needed for Manu Samoa sevens
The Player of the Marist International Sevens Tournament last week from Salelologa, Savai'i with the Minister of Sports BY Pa’i Mulitalo Ale APIA, SAMOA – TUESDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2017: Manu Samoa sevens...
View ArticleOld hands back in Manu Sevens for Las Vegas and Vancouver
The Manu Samoa Sevens team with sponsor SIFA CEO, Coaching and Union officials at this afternoons farewell BY Pa’i Mulitalo Ale APIA, SAMOA - THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017: Former Manu Samoa Sevens...
View ArticleApia Maroons & Vaiala Ulalei continue battle in American Samoa
Vaiala Ulalei came second in the Marist Sevens and received the Tupua Frederick Wetzell’s shield BY Lagi Keresoma APIA, SAMOA – THURSDAY 01 MARCH 2017: The Marist 7’s tournament maybe over, but the...
View ArticleLawsuit against Rugby Union referred to mediation
Manu Samoa Sevens winning the Paris leg of the 2016 tournament BY Pa’i Mulitalo Ale APIA, SAMOA – WEDNESDAY, 01 MARCH 2017: The lawsuit by the former Manu Samoa sevens Coach Damian McGrath against...
View ArticleSamoa A for the World Rugby 2017 Pacific Rugby Challenge
APIA, SAMOA - MONDAY 06 MARCH 2017: The Samoa Rugby Union today announced the 28 players and management that will travel to Fiji 7th March 2017 to contest the World Rugby 2017 Pacific Rugby Challenge....
View ArticleSamoa A loses opener to Junior Japan 34-31
Junior Japan scoring against Samoa A in the opening match of the World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2017 at the ANZ Stadium in Suva, Fiji this afternoon SUVA, FIJI - FRIDAY 10 MARCH 2017: It was a gallant...
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