Motu Matu'u rugby player
Motu Matu'u rugby player

Motu Matu'u

30th Apr 1987 1.82m/120kg Hooker

Samoan pair cited while Amosa's World Cup is over

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samoa could be without three of their star men ahead of their second Rugby World Cup match against Scotland on Monday, 30 September.     Samoa number eight Afaesetiti Amosa has been ruled...

Russia showed their worth against Samoa, claims Artemyev

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Russia were beaten 34-9 by Samoa in Pool A, but captain Vasily Artemyev has no doubt they belong at the Rugby World Cup.         Vasily Artemyev believes Russia demonstrated they...

Rugby World Cup 2019: Russia 9-34 Samoa

4 years ago

Samoa put in a much-improved second-half display to dispatch Russia 34-9 in their opening Rugby World Cup match.     Steve Jackson's side struggled to get out of first gear in a frantic first-half...

Samoa name World Cup squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tusi Pisi will make his third World Cup appearance at the age of 37, while prop Michael Alaalatoa will complete a compelling family story after both were named in Samoa's squad on Saturday.   Pisi...

Motu Matu'u | Samoa on the rise

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samoa and London Irish hooker Motu Matu'u discusses his country's hopes at this year's Rugby World Cup as well as his development as a player during his time in London.

Manu Samoa names team for Northern Hemisphere tour

5 years ago by Manu Samoa

Manu Samoa's squad for the forthcoming Northern Hemisphere Tour in November this year has been named.   Head coach Steve Jackson has retained most of the old heads in the team with a number of new...

Gloucester not expecting investigation over Motu Matu'u head...

6 years ago by Gloucestershire Echo

David Humphreys is not expecting Gloucester to be investigated for the head injury controversy surrounding Motu Matu'u.The Samoan took a blow to the head in the ruck after coming on in the West Country...

Head injury controversy in Gloucester defeat at local rivals Bath

6 years ago by Gloucestershire Echo

Gloucester found themselves at the centre of a head injury controversy during their heavy defeat at Bath. Replacement hooker Motu Matu'u appeared to be knocked out from a blow to the head and initially...

Gloucester stars join Tewkesbury Ladies for training

7 years ago by Gloucestershire Echo

The nights may be closing in, but the Cherry and White squad continue to be out and about as part of the Gloucester Rugby In Local Clubs scheme.Gloucester first teamers Henry Purdy and Motu Matu'u joined...

Hurricanes updated Super Rugby squad for 2017

7 years ago by Hurricanes

As the 2017 Super Rugby season is closing in, Seven new Hurricanes, including four Super Rugby rookies, feature in the Hurricanes squad for 2017.   Canterbury utility back Jordie Barrett, powerhouse...