Rugby Samoa
Sports governing bodyWikipedia
9
MENTIONS
7
EPISODES
2
PODCASTS
Search complete. 9 mentions across 7 episodes found for "Rugby Samoa".
Oct 30, 2026
JeremyHOST
And then the second point talks about that review process.
JeremyHOST
The appointment of a Samoan-led independent review group, the members of which shall be agreed by Lakapi Samoa and the government of Samoa to review all issues pertaining to governance of Samoan Rugby Union.
JeremyHOST
The third point.
JeremyHOST
A review of Lakapi Samoa's compliance with World Rugby's membership criteria by a World Rugby Oversight Committee.
JeremyHOST
And the last one, transfer of control and jurisdiction of all matters relating to the high-performance rugby program in Samoa to the Samoan Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee with joint oversight from an appointed stewardship group.
JeremyHOST
This group shall be responsible for all matters on and off field relating to the national teams, including their preparation and participation in global elite competitions such as the Men's Rugby World Cup in 2027.
Wairatui Leepo-TaylorHOST
World Rugby has confirmed that the Samoa Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee will now oversee the high-performance rugby programme in Samoa.
Wairatui Leepo-TaylorHOST
A statement issued on Friday says this was agreed by the Government of Samoa, Lakapi Samoa, and the Samoa National Olympic Committee during meetings held in Apia on Thursday.
Wairatui Leepo-TaylorHOST
The meetings were attended by World Rugby Chairman Brett Robinson.
Wairatui Leepo-TaylorHOST
The committee and an appointed stewardship group will now be responsible for all matters relating to Samoa's national teams, including preparation and participation in global elite competitions such as the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027.
speaker_0HOST
World Rugby has confirmed that the Samoa Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee will now oversee the high performance of rugby programme in Samoa.
speaker_0HOST
A current statement issued on Friday says this was agreed by the Government of Samoa, Lakapi Samoa and the Samoa National Olympic Committee during meetings held in Apia on Thursday.
speaker_0HOST
The meetings were attended by World Rugby Chairman Brett Robinson.
speaker_0HOST
The committee and an appointed stewardship group will now be responsible for all matters relating to Samoa's national teams, including preparation and participation in global elite competitions such as the Men's Rugby World Cup in 2027.
Wairatui Leepo-TaylorHOST
Samoa Global News says Robinson was welcomed and bestowed the honorary chiefly title of Manu Meilangi by the people of Samoa today.
Wairatui Leepo-TaylorHOST
World Rugby says the meeting will discuss the current standoff between government and Lakapi Samoa, the internationally recognised national rugby union in Samoa.
Wairatui Leepo-TaylorHOST
Government withdrew support for Lakapi Samoa three months ago following differences between the Prime Minister and the union's board.
Wairatui Leepo-TaylorHOST
Tonga 13 co-captain Jason Taumalolo says Sunday night's Rugby League World Cup showdown against Samoa in Sydney is going to be a thriller.
Wairatui Leepo-TaylorHOST
Taumalolo says while some of his teammates will be playing against Toa Samoa for the first time, he's confident the team will be at their best against their Polynesian rival.
Selmanu UlalimamaitiHOST
Torsamo is the first Pacific Island team in action against France tomorrow night.
Selmanu UlalimamaitiHOST
And World Rugby says Samoa's national teams will continue to participate in regional and international events under Lakapi Samoa.
Selmanu UlalimamaitiHOST
A spokesperson says current discussions on the future of the sports management in the country will not affect the national teams.
Selmanu UlalimamaitiHOST
The spokesperson says work on confirming the way forward for the sport in Samoa continues, following the setting up of a new rival union three months ago.
Wairatui Leepo-TaylorHOST
Tonga will battle England late Saturday night, with Fiji and the Cook Islands clashing on Sunday, while Fiji Umbulikola women meet New Zealand also on Sunday afternoon.
Wairatui Leepo-TaylorHOST
And World Rugby says Samoa's national teams will continue to participate in regional and international events under Lakapi Samoa.
Wairatui Leepo-TaylorHOST
A spokesperson says current discussions on the future of the sports management in the country will not affect the national teams.
Wairatui Leepo-TaylorHOST
A spokesperson says work on confirming the way forward for the sport in Samoa continues following the setting up of a new rival union three months ago.
Kaya SelbyHOST
The strategy included a change in the type as well as the pace of attacks, with one goal being to influence the outcome of the US vote, they said.
Kaya SelbyHOST
In sports, World Rugby says Samoa's national teams will continue to participate in regional and international events under Lakapi Samoa.
Kaya SelbyHOST
A spokesperson says current discussions on the future of the sports management in the country will not affect the national teams.
Kaya SelbyHOST
The spokesperson says work on confirming the way forward for the sport in Samoa continues following the setting up of a new rival union three months ago.