Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Jackman: Islanders face exploitation in France

Bernard Jackman believes Polynesian players are experiencing huge exploitation in the lower rungs of French rugby.

Finn Russell fit to start for Scotland

Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell has recovered from injury to take his place in the side for their final Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Samoa in Newcastle on Saturday.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 08 Oct 15

Column: Why the Tuilagi Tweeters have got it wrong

Alesana Tuilagi's five-week suspension has attracted strong criticism from players, journalists and fans - read Brendan Cole on the incident and why the decision was correct.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 08 Oct 15

Akihito Yamada crashes over for Japan in their win against Samoa

Japan keep dream alive with classy Samoa victory

Japan's hopes of reaching the World Cup quarter-finals remain very much alive after their extraordinary tournament continued with a resounding 26-5 win over Samoa.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 04 Oct 15

JP Pietersen grabbed a hat-trick of tries as South Africa beat Samoa

Springboks get back to winning ways

JP Pietersen scored a hat-trick of tries as South Africa bounced back from their shock loss to Japan with a six-try, bonus-point victory over Samoa at Villa Park.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 26 Sep 15

Tim Nanai-Williams collects and touches down for Samoa

Samoa see off USA at Rugby World Cup

Samoa proved too strong for the United States as they got their Rugby World Cup campaign under way with a 25-16 victory in Pool B.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 22 Sep 15

Dan Carter scored 20 of New Zealand's points

Carter kicks New Zealand to victory in Samoa

Dan Carter underlined why he will be a key figure for New Zealand at the World Cup later this year as his left boot underpinned a 25-16 victory over Samoa at Apia Park.

Rugby • 08 Jul 15

Apia Park has received a $30 million makeover ahead of the visit of New Zealand

New Zealand finally touch down in Samoa

A long, hard struggle for rugby equality may have won its biggest victory with the All Blacks facing Samoa in Apia for the first time this week, though locals are still asking 'what took you so long?'

Rugby • 07 Jul 15

Jonny May scored a brace of tries for England

England end five-match losing streak

England finally got that winning feeling with a 28-9 victory over Samoa at Twickeham following five straight defeats for Stuart Lancaster's side.

Rugby • 23 Nov 14

Census Johnston (secnd right) talks to his team-mates in training

Samoa: We faced World Cup ban

Samoa's senior players only agreed to call off boycotting Saturday's England match after claiming to be threatened with expulsion from next year's World Cup.

Rugby • 19 Nov 14

The Samoans will fulfil Saturday's fixture at the home of English rugby

Samoa rule out Twickenham strike action

Samoa have ruled out the possibility of strike action at Saturday's QBE International against England at Twickenham.

Rugby • 17 Nov 14

Italy battle to victory over Samoa

Italy got their autumn internationals series off to a strong start with a battling 24-13 win over Samoa.

Rugby • 08 Nov 14

Pisi banned for 'tip tackle' on Tommy Bowe

Pisi six-week ban upheld as appeal fails

The Samoan international George Pisi has had his six-week ban upheld at an appeals hearing in London.

Rugby • 21 Nov 13

George Pisi will be sidelined for six weeks

Pisi handed six-week suspension

Samoa centre George Pisi has received a six-week ban following a tackle on Ireland wing Tommy Bowe during last Saturday's Test match in Dublin.

Rugby • 12 Nov 13

Paddy Jackson kicked 15 points against Samoa

Schmidt happy with 'assured' Jackson

Paddy Jackson's "assured" display during their 40-9 win over Samoa further boosts Ireland's out-half competition, according to coach Joe Schmidt.

Rugby • 10 Nov 13

Dave Kearney touches down for the first of his two tries

Five-try Ireland account for Samoa

Debutant Dave Kearney plundered two tries in 13 minutes to seal Ireland's five-try 40-9 victory over Samoa in coach Joe Schmidt's first match at the helm.

Rugby • 10 Nov 13

Les Kiss: 'He's committed to everything, in terms of his preparation he's brilliant'

Kiss hails 'true warrior' O'Driscoll

Brian O'Driscoll remains among the world's best outside centres, according to Ireland assistant coach Les Kiss.

Rugby • 09 Nov 13

Paddy Jackson - this match promises to be a huge test of his composure

November Series Preview: Ireland v Samoa

Two of the more interesting stories in world rugby will collide at 5.45pm this evening in a match which may not see Ireland transformed to the extent that some are hoping for.

Rugby • 09 Nov 13

Peter O'Mahony touched down after a maul for an Ireland try

As it happened: Ireland 40-9 Samoa

Relive Ireland's 40-9 Guinness Series victory over Samoa at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 11 Nov 13

Rob Kearney wants to see Ireland fulfil their potential

Kearney: We can improve under Schmidt

Full-back Rob Kearney believes Ireland's acclimatisation to life under Joe Schmidt is neither a work in progress nor a win-or-bust scenario.

Rugby • 08 Nov 13

Kahn Fotuali'i will lead his country against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium

Fotuali'i to lead Samoa against Ireland

Injury-hit Samoa will be without five frontline stars for Saturday's opening autumn international clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 07 Nov 13

Paul O'Connell is Joe Schmidt's new Ireland captain

O'Connell named as new Ireland captain

Joe Schmidt has named Paul O'Connell as the new Ireland captain, but says Jamie Heaslip will lead the side against Samoa after O'Connell failed to recover from a calf injury.

Rugby • 07 Nov 13

Analysis: Jackman on Schmidt and Samoa

Read Bernard Jackman on what Ireland supporters and players can expect from Joe Schmidt, and Samoa.

Rugby • 08 Nov 13

Ireland forwards coach John Plumtree: 'Today was the first time he trained but whether he can do 80 or not I’m not sure'

O'Connell back in training for Samoa showdown

Ireland forwards Paul O'Connell, Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy trained fully with the Irish squad in Carton House today.

Rugby • 05 Nov 13

Bryan Habana scored his 50th try for South Africa

Habana hits 50 as South Africa crush Samoa

Bryan Habana became the sixth man to score 50 test tries as South Africa romped to a 56-23 victory over 14-man Samoa to win the four nations trophy at Loftus Versfeld.

Rugby • 22 Jun 13