Samoa claim a bonus-point win over Chile
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa opened their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 43-10 win over Chile in Pool D at the Stade de Bordeaux. Despite outside-centre Ulupano Junior Seuteni receiving a yellow card and Chile prop Matias...
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...
Preview: Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs will look to send Michael Hooper out in style when they host Moana Pasifika in Sydney. With sixth locked in, Darren Coleman has taken the chance to freshen up his side, with Mark Nawaqanitawase...
Team News: Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDarren Coleman has bolstered his side by adding three Wallabies to his starting XV that lost to the Crusaders in Christchurch. Mahe Vailanu returns to the starting side replacing David Porecki. Vailanu...
Two Former All Blacks Included In Samoa's November Tests Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named two former All Blacks in his squad for the November internationals. Samoa play Italy, Romania and Georgia on tour, their first northern hemisphere...
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...
Moana Pasifika team named for NSW Waratahs, Mt Smart stadium
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika return to Mount Smart stadium at 4:30pm on Saturday 7 May to play the NSW Waratahs in round 12 of DHL Super Rugby Pacific. The match is significant for Sekope Kepu as he will play against...
Niko Jones, son of All Blacks great Micheal, set for Super Rugby debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika have named their team to play the Chiefs in Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific. Pasifika Head Coach Aaron Mauger has make several changes to his side for the match, one of...
France bound Ngani Laumape returns in one of six changes for the Hurricanes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Francais bound centre Ngani Laumape will return to the starting line-up for the Hurricanes when they face the Rebels in the second round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman at Sky Stadium on Friday night. Laumape...
