Announced in the last fortnight, the former Super Rugby franchise the Western Force have announced an invitational series of matches. To be played from May this year, the World Series Rugby challenge is a new innovation that will pitch the West Australian side against some of the best sides across the Indo-Pacific/Australasian region. Launched by […] READ MORE
Tag: Pacific Nations Cup
Samoa Rugby Bankrupt, and Need Long Term Help–Not a Handout
The reports are sad news for fans of Manu Samoa. The Prime Minister of Samoa, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi; who is also the chair of the SRU (Samoa Rugby Union) has broken the news that the organization is virtually bankrupt. With debts unpaid, Samoa Rugby need long term help–Not a Handout. However, this story has been repeated over a […] READ MORE
Fiji Retains Pacific Nation Cup with Tonga Qualifying Second for RWC 2019
They came, they saw, they conquered in style as Fiji retains Pacific Nations Cup in Apia, Samoa. It was a very entertaining game in front of a vocal crowd that turned up to witness Fiji turn on the after burners to blitz the hosts away. Fiji walloped the helpless hosts 38-16 with only the boot […] READ MORE
Pacific Nations Cup 2017 – Final Two Matches Left to Play
The Pacific Nations Cup 2017 is a stepping-stone tournament, on the road to a bigger objective. The three nations competing for it are dreaming of reaching the 2019 Rugby World Cup, so these qualifying matches are primary to those ambitions. And while the eyes of so many are lining up on the big test this […] READ MORE