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 … Rugby • 08 Jul 15
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 … Rugby • 07 Jul 15
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 … Rugby • 10 Nov 13
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
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 … Rugby • 09 Nov 13
As it happened: Ireland 40-9 Samoa Relive Ireland's 40-9 Guinness Series victory over Samoa at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 11 Nov 13
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
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
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 … 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
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
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 … Rugby • 22 Jun 13
Samoa overpower Italy in South Africa Samoa powered to a 39-10 win over Italy in the four-team tournament in South Africa on Saturday, their third successive test win against Six Nations … Rugby • 15 Jun 13
Tuilagi helps Samoa to first win over Scots Scotland got their summer tournament in South Africa off to the worst possible start as they slumped to a defeat against Samoa. Rugby • 08 Jun 13
Ireland pick Saturday evening for autumn clashes Ireland are set to play both Samoa and Australia on Saturday evenings in the 2013 autumn internationals at Aviva Stadium, with their clash with New … Rugby • 14 Apr 13
Michalak inspires France to victory over Samoa France completed a treble of November victories when a ruthless performance by Frederic Michalak helped them beat Samoa 22-14 at the Stade de France on … Rugby • 24 Nov 12
Jones dismayed by Wales display Wales captain Ryan Jones was at a loss to explain his side's 26-19 defeat to Samoa in Cardiff tonight. Rugby • 16 Nov 12
Wales undone by Samoa on home soil Wales crashed to a surprise 26-19 defeat at the hands of Samoa on Friday. Rugby • 16 Nov 12
