Japan’s WC win draws record TV audience
Japan’s thrilling victory over Samoa in the World Cup last weekend drew in the host country’s biggest-ever, single-market television audience.
Highlights: Japan vs Samoa
Hosts Japan claimed a vital 38-19 bonus-point victory over Samoa in their Pool A clash on Saturday.
Sensational Japan roll over Samoa
Japan moved back to the top of Pool A with an intriguing 38-19 bonus-point win against Samoa in Toyota on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Highlights: Scotland vs Samoa
Highlights of Scotland’s one-sided 34-0 victory over Samoa in their Rugby World Cup Pool A encounter in Kobe on Monday.
Samoa blitz sinks Russia in ill-disciplined clash
Samoa erased a half-time deficit to defeat Russia 34-9 in a chaotic Pool A World Cup encounter in Kumagaya on Tuesday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Highlights: Wallabies vs Samoa
The Wallabies ended their World Cup preparations with a 34-15 victory against Samoa in Parramatta.
Wallabies battle past Samoa
The Wallabies rounded off their World Cup preparations with a 34-15 win over Samoa in Sydney on Saturday.
Fiji down Tonga in fiery affair, Samoa win big
Fiji beat Tonga 29-19 and Samoa took down the New Zealand Heartland XV 36-19 in their respective World Cup warm-ups on Saturday.
Tonga stars slam World Rugby
Tongan players have criticised World Rugby on social media for allowing their Pacific Nations Cup match against Samoa to proceed despite a water-logged field.
Tekori jilts Samoa before RWC
Samoa have been rocked by the news of star lock Joe Tekori’s decision to retire from international duty with immediate effect.
