Manu Samoa

Samoa and Tonga's sevens rugby teams are top contenders for qualification into the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series at this weekend's Oceania Rugby Sevens.

Mase Mahonri Schwalger has been charged with multiple serious offences, including unlawful sexual connection, attempted sexual violation, sexual conduct with a person under 16.

Mase Mahonri Schwalger has been charged with "multiple serious offences" including "sexual conduct with a person under 16", according to local media reports.

The Pacific's top three playing rugby teams will all be featuring in Tokyo this weekend, as the 2024 PNC moves to the Land of the Rising Sun.

Home advantage held sway in round two of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 with wins for Samoa and USA.

A 43-17 win on home soil in Apia shot the Samoans back into contention for a top two finish from the Pacific pool.

Tonga have named their strongest lineup available for their opening game against Manu Samoa in Apia on Friday afternoon.

Flanker Kitione Salawa scored a hat-trick as the Flying Fijians punished the Samoans in the second half with two of the visitors sent home with two yellow cards.

World Rugby has reinstated the Fiji Rugby Union back as a member of the governing body's council almost 15 months after it was suspended due to "governance challenges".

In a letter, dated 11 July 2024, Lakapi Samoa chair wrote to World Rugby chair, saying the union wants to "avoid embarrassment of being the first small union to go bankrupt".

Manu Samoa player Samuel Slade is conquering new heights in rugby

Former Wallaby Christian Leali'ifano has been named in the 40-strong Manu Samoa squad to prepare for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Lack of fitness and disrespect for the jersey are among the reasons cited for Manu Samoa's failed international campaign.