IRB grants: Who will benefit?
2008-05-14 12:01:52
Fiji, Samoa and Japan are among the leading beneficiaries of increased development grants announced Tuesday by the International Rugby Board (IRB). Referees to 18 May
2008-05-13 16:39:00
It's crunch time for teams now and so it is also crunch time for referees. Decisions can now be crucial. Global Results - 11 May
2008-05-12 13:44:00
The Premiership in England and the Magners League ended the league part, Ireland had a final, things got more heated in France's Top 10 with a shock for Toulouse, the Super 14 has six teams on the fence between success and failure - it was a tense time. Referee to 11 May
2008-05-06 14:54:00
There are matches in which tough decisions will be made at this time. There are finals and teams rushing towards finals. It is a tense time for players and referees. Global Results - 3 May
2008-05-05 00:19:00
There were crucial matches north and south this season with winners decided in the Magners League, the Scottish Cup and Spain's royal cup. Pacific Rugby wrap, Round 3
2008-05-04 13:09:00
The Tongan teams did well in the third round of the IRB's Pacific Rugby Cup this weekend, especially Tautahi Gold. ELVs go global
2008-05-01 18:24:00
The International Rugby Board (IRB) Council have announced that it had approved a global trial of Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) for a 12-month period starting on August 1. ELVs - is it a better game? LIVE COVERAGE! Referees to 3 May
2008-04-29 16:42:32
We are back to seven Super matches as the frantic rush to the knock-out stages grips the Super 14 in a fever. IRB Test appointments
2008-04-29 13:09:00
The International Rugby Board has announced its appointment of referees to Tests and other international matches under its aegis in May, June and July. Wrap: Pacific Rugby Cup
2008-04-28 15:33:20
Flyhalf Ki Anufe held his nerve to slot some vital penalty goals as Savai'i Samoa ground out a second win in this year's Pacific Rugby Cup, against Fiji Warriors. Global Results - 27 April
2008-04-28 12:34:33
There were the tense Heineken Cup semis and tense matches in the Super 14. There was also a start to the Asian Five Nations while European Nations Cup rugby reached a climax. Referees to 27 April
2008-04-22 16:39:00
The Heineken Cup semifinals are upon us this weekend. European Nations Cup matches are in the process of deciding winners and promotion/relegation. While some things end a brand new competition is starting the Asian Five Nations with matches in Japan and the Arabian Gulf. Global Results - 19 April
2008-04-21 12:34:00
Life is getting crucial in many parts of the world as Europe's competitions get near the time for watershed decisions and the Super 14 hots up. IRB Pacific Rugby Cup fixtures
2008-04-17 00:19:00
The Pacific Rugby Cup gets under way in Fiji and in Samoa on Friday. The competition has two regional teams each from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. Referees to 19 April
2008-04-14 16:39:01
The European Nations Cup matches are picking up as spring thaws the cold. The Super 14 and several competitions in Europe are hotting up as crunch time draws nearer. Refs in Pacific Nations Cup
2008-04-08 13:12:34
The International Rugby Board has announced the four referees for its Pacific Nations Cup which will be played in June. Global Results - 6 April
2008-04-07 01:29:00
Snow fell but that did not stop heat being generated in the Heineken Cup quarterfinals, four intense matches, even in Toulouse where the final score may be misleading. Spreadbury starts 2011 World Cup
2008-04-03 16:48:00
Tony Spreadbury of England will referee the first match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup and he will do so in the Cayman Islands. Global Results - 30 March
2008-03-30 21:59:00
There were some big results this weekend, in Toulouse, Welford Road and Perth for example but also in other places. The number of results is growing as the hemispheres overlap. IRB rankings: Wales make their move
2008-03-18 09:07:31
The Welsh revival under Warren Gatland continued, with their 29-12 defeat of France at the Millennium Stadium not only securing the Six Nations Grand Slam, but also saw them move a one place up in the latest International Rugby Board (IRB) World Rankings to sixth - at the expense of Les Bleus. The prop drought in France
2008-03-05 18:24:00
French scrummaging was once feared. In this Six Nations, France's scrumming has been the weakest, and some people are blaming foreign influence. NZ Maori join Pacific Cup
2008-03-04 13:49:15
The International Rugby Board (IRB) Pacific Nations Cup returns in June with the inclusion of a new team and heightened interest generated by the impressive performances of the Pacific Island Unions and Japan at Rugby World Cup 2007. England draw Samoa in Sevens
2008-02-14 16:18:02
England have been drawn in the same group as defending champions Samoa in the Hong Kong Sevens - the title they have won four times since 2002. Palamo handed Samoa reins
2008-01-15 22:15:19
Former Samoan Under-19 and Sevens coach Niko Palamo will take over from All Blacks legend Michael Jones as the country's new national team coach. Jones relieved after victorious farewell
2007-09-27 01:10:00
Outgoing Samoa coach Michael Jones was relieved to see his side finally get a win on the board as they brought the curtain down on a disappointing World Cup campaign with a 25-21 victory over the United States in St Etienne on Wednesday. Lima's career cut short
2007-09-26 19:10:00
Brian Lima's record-breaking World Cup career is officially over. In fact he's has already played his last match. Samoa appeal Lima ban
2007-09-26 01:01:59
Samoa have appealed against centre Brian Lima's three-week suspension for a dangerous tackle on England star Jonny Wilkinson. Preview: US Eagles v Samoa
2007-09-26 00:29:51
This is a match that can be labelled 'Hercus's Last Stand'. Well, we are using just a bit of licence here, but it is after all the United States that are involved in what is realistically their last chance of victory at the World Cup. Thorburn Names Team To Face Samoa
2007-09-24 23:53:18
USA head coach Peter Thorburn (NZL) announced the team set to play Samoa in the IRB Rugby World Cup Pool A match at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne on Wednesday. Lima ban ends career
2007-09-24 22:22:51
Samoan hit-man Brian Lima has been banned for three weeks for executing a dangerous tackle on England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson, during England's 44-22 World Cup Pool A win at the weekend. Lima's Samoan swansong
2007-09-24 19:30:00
Veteran midfielder Brian Lima has been bracketed at inside centre with Elvis Seveali'i in the Samoan line-up for their Pool A match against the United States on Wednesday, despite a disciplinary cloud hanging over his head. Samoans seek first win
2007-09-24 18:10:00
Samoan prop Census Johnston has spoken of the team's desperation to ensure the Class of 2007 doesn't become the first team from his country not winning a game at the World Cup. Samoans seek first win
2007-09-24 17:37:38
Samoan prop Census Johnston has spoken of the team's desperation to ensure the Class of 2007 doesn't become the first team from his country not winning a game at the World Cup. Samoan casualty count mounts
2007-09-24 00:50:00
The Samoan World Cup campaign went from bad to worse on Sunday with confirmation that three more of their key players suffered serious injuries in their 22-44 pool loss to England at the weekend, a game that finally put paid to their play-off hopes. Limo cited for Wilko challenge
2007-09-23 23:41:37
Samoa centre Brian Lima has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on England's Jonny Wilkinson during Saturday's World Cup clash. Jones praises wily Wilko
2007-09-23 00:16:07
Samoan coach Michael Jones has named England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson as the man who made the biggest difference in their World Cup Pool A match in Nantes on Saturday, a game England won 44-22. Ashton predicts Tonga thriller
2007-09-22 23:00:54
Brian Ashton has predicted a "fight to the death" when England and Tonga battle for a World Cup quarter-final place in Paris next Friday. Jones defends Samoan hits
2007-09-22 21:30:00
Michael Jones has openly defended the fierce, hard-hitting tackling that epitomises the Pacific Island brand of rugby. Sackey under no illusions
2007-09-22 21:01:54
Two-try hero Paul Sackey admitted England still had work to do despite a 44-22 victory over Samoa. Lima: 'No Samoan slip-ups'
2007-09-21 23:30:00
Veteran midfielder Brian Lima, who believes Samoa probably helped England on their way to World Cup glory four years ago, said there will be no repeat of the slip-ups that allowed England to steal a win in Australia in 2003. Samoans revved up
2007-09-21 20:24:23
Samoan coach Michael Jones has vowed there can be no repeat of his team's tepid display against Tonga last week, when they face ailing England in a crucial World Cup Pool A game in Nantes on Saturday. Lima: We gave England wake-up call
2007-09-21 14:58:40
Brian Lima believes Samoa probably helped England on their way to World Cup glory four years ago. 'Chiropractor' lining up England
2007-09-20 21:40:56
Veteran midfielder Brian Lima will return to the Samoan starting XV for their crunch World Cup Pool A match against England in Nantes on Saturday. Somoa restore Lima for England clash
2007-09-20 19:35:58
Samoa have restored World Cup veteran Brian Lima to their starting line-up for Saturday's World Cup clash against England in Nantes. Barkley calls for tactical approach
2007-09-19 22:50:00
Olly Barkley believes England must tackle Samoa on Saturday with brains rather than brawn. Dance of the desperates
2007-09-19 10:50:00
Samoan coach Michael Jones has labelled Saturday's World Cup Pool A showdown between Samoa and England is a battle of "two desperate teams". Samoans eat humble pie
2007-09-17 13:36:11
Furious Samoan coach Michael Jones has admitted that his team will be forced to eat a big slice of "humble pie" after they were out-fought by Pacific Island rivals Tonga in their 19-15 defeat in Montpellier on Sunday. Samoa suffer shock loss to Tonga
2007-09-16 19:02:53
England received a World Cup boost on Sunday after Samoa lost 19-15 to Group A rivals Tonga, who finished with 13 men in Montpellier. Money makes Samoa's world go round
2007-09-15 15:30:01
Samoan forwards coach Peter Fatialofa has underlined how International Rugby Board (IRB) monitory support has seen his country's World Cup players make rapid strides in terms of their fitness and conditioning. Samoa make eight changes
2007-09-14 19:40:36
Samoan coach Michael Jones has made eight changes to the side ahead of their World Cup clash with Tonga at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier on Saturday. Law Discussion - Samoa's 'try' revisited
2007-09-14 16:10:00
In our Law Discussion on Day 3 of the World Cup, there is a little twist come to light, which may bear further consideration. Law Discussion - Samoa's 'try' revisited
2007-09-14 15:41:19
In our Law Discussion on Day 3 of the World Cup, there is a little twist come to light, which may bear further consideration. Law Discussion - Samoa's 'try' revisited
2007-09-14 15:30:00
In our Law Discussion on Day 3 of the World Cup, there is a little twist come to light, which may bear further consideration. Lima 'cleared', but sidelined
2007-09-13 17:02:18
Veteran Samoa wing Brian Lima will not play for his country in a World Cup Pool A match against Tonga in Montpellier on Sunday, despite being cleared by medical staff. Lima 'cleared', but sidelined
2007-09-13 16:50:00
Veteran Samoa wing Brian Lima will not play for his country in a World Cup Pool A match against Tonga in Montpellier on Sunday, despite being cleared by medical staff. Lima 'cleared', but sidelined
2007-09-13 16:21:39
Veteran Samoa wing Brian Lima will not play for his country in a World Cup Pool A match against Tonga in Montpellier on Sunday, despite being cleared by medical staff. Two more citings
2007-09-12 02:10:00
Samoan lock Alfie Vaeluaga and Portugal flank Juan Severino Somoza have both been cited in the wake of the weekend's matches against South Africa and Scotland respectively. Samoa not ready to roll over
2007-09-09 22:10:00
Samoa coach Michael Jones cut a disconsolate figure in the wake of his side's 59-7 defeat to South Africa in Paris on Sunday, but vowed that the islanders would bounce back. Springboks fire warning to England
2007-09-09 18:50:00
South Africa flexed their muscles for a World Cup showdown with England by demolishing Samoa in a ruthless 59-7 win at Parc des Princes. Preview: SA v Samoa
2007-09-08 13:30:00
South Africa and Samoa will kick off their World Cup campaigns at Parc des Princes on Sunday - and it could be a testy affair. Euro Samoans to face Boks
2007-09-07 16:10:00
Samoan head coach Michael Jones has named a team containing several European-based players, to play South Africa in their opening World Cup Pool A match at Parc des Princes, Paris, on Sunday. Tuilagi's World Cup is over
2007-09-06 14:58:02
Samoa's Leeds utility back Anitelea Tuilagi has been ruled out of his country's World Cup campaign after suffering a wrist injury in training. 'The Chiropractor' on a mission
2007-09-06 14:26:04
Legendary Samoan midfielder Brian Lima is best known for his bone-crunching tackles, but when he lines up against South Africa in Paris this weekend he will add a far more significant chapter to the World Cup history. Tuilagi ruled out of Samoa squad
2007-09-06 14:17:40
Leeds winger Anitele'a Tuilagi has been ruled out of Samoa's World Cup campaign after suffering a wrist injury in training. Samoan sicklist grows
2007-09-05 13:30:00
The Samoan team's World Cup prospects took a turn for the worse when centre Anitelea Tuilagi was taken to hospital with a wrist injury sustained during training at the Stade de Courbevoie in Paris. Samoa call up hooker Fuga
2007-09-03 18:54:42
Harlequins favourite Tani Fuga is set to join Samoa's World Cup squad after the South Sea islanders suffered a second injury setback. Fuga in for Islanders
2007-09-03 17:37:25
Harlequins hooker Tani Fuga is set to join Samoa's World Cup squad after the South Sea islanders suffered a second injury setback. Levi setback for Samoa
2007-09-03 15:35:18
Samoa's World Cup prospects took another severe blow when it was confirmed on Monday that stalwart lock forward Filipo Levi has been ruled out of the global showpiece after undergoing eye surgery at the weekend. Kerslake and Levi injuries hit Samoa
2007-09-01 19:38:51
Samoa head coach Michael Jones is counting the cost of injuries suffered during warm-up games in England ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Kerslake and Levi injuries hit Samoa
2007-09-01 19:30:00
Samoa head coach Michael Jones is counting the cost of injuries suffered during warm-up games in England ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Tuilagi: 'Bring on the Boks'
2007-08-30 10:20:04
Alesana 'Alex' Tuilagi, Samoa's star winger, has laid down the challenge to South Africa when the two countries meet in their opening World Cup match, in Paris on September 9.
Tuilagi double seals Samoan win
2007-08-25 22:52:41
Winger Alesana Tuilagi scored two tries and set up a third as Samoa completed their rugby World Cup buildup by defeating English Premiership club Sale Sharks 26-7 at Stockport on Friday. 'Poor' Samoa to target Bok game
2007-08-19 18:50:00
Samoan coach Michael Jones have become the second World Cup mentor to state that they regard the Springboks as easier opponents than England. Samoa fires off Bok warning
2007-08-16 11:33:04
Samoan coach and legendary All Black flank Michael Jones has fired the first verbal salvo in the lead-up to his team's opening match of the World Cup - against South Africa in Paris on September 9. Fa'atau seals the deal in Japan
2007-06-16 19:18:49
Samoa fought back after being behind at the break to record a 13-3 victory over Japan in Sendai on Saturday, with Lome Fa'atau putting the Pacific Nations Cup game beyond the locals by scoring the only try of the game. Sharks set up Samoa clash
2007-06-11 10:28:00
Sale Sharks have arranged a pre-season warm-up game with Samoa. Springboks secure easy victory
2007-06-09 18:26:00
South Africa recorded a comfortable 35-8 victory over a tough Samoan side on Saturday to add to their recent double success over England. Preview: South Africa v Samoa
2007-06-08 11:52:39
Rugby, we are always told, is a team game. And the other overused cliché is that there is no 'i' in team. However, when South Africa host Samoa at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, on Saturday, it will be all about the individual and not much about the team. Samoans looking to 'pick up the pace'
2007-06-08 11:51:05
The trademark of South African teams, in years gone by, has been their bruising forwards and structured game plan. However, it is the pace with which they play the game that "scares" Samoa most. Jones to use Boks as measure
2007-06-06 11:38:55
Samoan coach, All Black legend Michael Jones, will use his side's one-off Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday as a measure as to the standard of his World Cup squad. Samoa arrive without Brian Lima
2007-06-05 12:02:19
Samoa, in the midst of their Pacific Nations Cup campaign, arrived in South Africa on Monday without skipper Brian Lima. Time for change in the Bok squad
2007-06-03 23:07:52
Springbok coach Jake White has revealed that he is likely to make some changes to his team for the one-off test against Samoa, at Ellis Park on Saturday, June 9. Ma'afu replaces Blake in 'A-Team'
2007-05-28 11:57:50
Prop Salesi Ma'afu has joined the Australia A squad in camp in Coffs Harbour as it prepares to take on Samoa in the International Rugby Board (IRB) Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday. Preview - Junior ABs v Samoa
2007-05-24 11:55:52
Flanker Marty Holah will captain a strong Junior All Blacks side against Samoa in the team's opening IRB Pacific Nations Cup match in Apia, Samoa on Saturday. Preview - Samoa v Fiji
2007-05-18 12:50:02
Fiji have ten new caps in their matchday squad of 24 for this match, which brings many players from the new Pacific Rugby Cup - which finished a fortnight ago with Upolu Samoa crowned champions - together. Samoa select for opening Pacific Nations clash
2007-05-17 12:29:49
Samoa have announced a strong squad for the forthcoming IRB Pacific Nations Cup encounter against Fiji on Saturday. IRB Sevens: Fiji end Samoa's run
2007-04-08 14:28:42
Fiji strengthened their position at the top of the International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens World Series, after they beat off a strong challenge from Samoa on Day Two in Round Six of the series in Adelaide on Sunday. Samoa suffer a Force(ful) encounter
2007-01-25 12:07:30
Western Force completed their preparations for the Super 14 in emphatic style, running nine tries past Manu Samoa on the way to a thumping 59-10 victory over the visiting islanders in Perth on Thursday. Reds run riot against Samoa
2006-01-20 12:06:45
The Reds scored their first win of the year, as the touring Samoan team's woes continued. The Reds scored five unanswered tries in a 31-3 victory over the Samoans at the Gold Coast Stadium in Carrara on Saturday. Tune - Reds trial form not a concern
2006-01-19 12:05:56
The Reds are currently putting the finishing touches on their preparations for their pre-season match against Samoa at the Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast on Saturday. Samoan merry-go-round continues
2007-01-19 12:04:33
Samoan coach Michael Jones continued with his rotation policy when he named the starting XV for the next phase of his team's five-match tour - a game against the Reds at the Gold Coast Stadium in Carrara on Saturday. Ben back in 'Tune' with the Reds
2007-01-18 12:03:47
Following a heavy loss against the Blues on Wednesday, Reds coach Eddie Jones has added three players to his squad of 23 as his charges prepare to turn things around against Samoa on Saturday at the Gold Coast. Samoans need to grow up fast
2007-01-13 12:02:43
Michael Jones, the Samoan, coach was clearly but calmly disappointed with the performance of his young Samoan charges after the Cheetahs beat them 74-19 in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon. Easy Samoan meat for the Cheetahs
2007-01-13 12:02:01
The Cheetahs had the perfect start to their Super 14 pre-season preparations when beat the young Samoan touring team 74-19 at ABSA Park in Kimberley on a hot Saturday afternoon. The difference between the two teams was even greater than the scoreline. Manu Samoa to play Cheetahs
2007-01-12 12:01:15
Michael Jones, the Samoan coach, has named his side to play the Cheetahs at ABSA Park in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon. It is the third match of their five-match tour. Cheetahs look too strong
2007-01-11 12:00:07
The Cheetahs play Samoa at ABSA Park in Kimberley on Saturday, and look too strong for the young Samoans. RWC kick-off times announced
2007-01-10 11:59:05
Clock ticking for Rugby World Cup...literally! The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the kick-off times for the 48 matches of the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup to be played in France during the months of September and October in 2007.

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