Assistant coach Goodman, Alo-Emile & Fidow discuss Samoa v Japan
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Goodman, assistant coach On Pool D: "It's exciting how wide open the pool is with all the results. Do or die is not the terminology we have used. We have talked about a performance we can be proud...
Match Preview: Japan v Samoa
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s a lot at stake when Japan face Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday. Two sides’ quarter-final hopes are on the line in a ferociously tight Pool D, in which a single point separates...
Fidow starts on wing - Samoa announce team to play Japan
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has made four changes to his side for their Pool D match against Japan in Toulouse on Thursday, with Taleni Seu and Sa Jordan Taufua coming into the back-row, Ed Fidow...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Samoa v Chile
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEight days after the tournament kicked off, the perennially popular Samoa make their Rugby World Cup 2023 bow against new crowd favourites Chile at Stade de Bordeaux. Chile’s brilliant fans...
Former Australia star Leali’ifano starts at 10 - Samoa name team to play Chile
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named his match-day 23 to face Chile at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, with Australia's top points scorer at Rugby World Cup 2019, Christian Leali'ifano, starting...
Ex-All Black Debut's for Samoa in Fiji Clash
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks back row Steven Luatua is set to make his debut for Samoa as his new side face Fiji in Apia this weekend. Luatua brings a wealth of experience and skill to the Samoan side, having...
Jordan Taufua starts on his official test debut for Samoa
1 year 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...
Premiership Rugby Ins And Outs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBATH RUGBY Ins: Will Butt (academy), Arthur Cordwell (academy), Johannes Jonker (Ealing Trailfinders), D’Arcy Rae (Glasgow Warriors), Kieran Verden (academy), Jaco Coetzee (The Stormers), Danny...
Premiership Ins and Outs: A full list of the 2021/22 Transfers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Bath Players In: Johannes Jonker (Ealing Trailfinders), D'Arcy Rae (Glasgow Warriors), Will Butt (promoted from Academy), Arthur...
Premiership players who have played their final games for their clubs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe end of the season means that club will be bidding players farewell. Whether retiring or taking their talents to another club, here are the players who have played their last games for their...
