Samoa snap election: No results just yet - Electoral commissioner says

Preliminary election results are still trickling in for Samoa's snap election. Samoa's electoral commissioner Toleafoa Tuiafelolo Alexander Stanley told the media the official count kicks off Monday then next Friday is when official results are...

Samoa prepare for 'mission impossible' against England

Ranked 15th in the world and having been thrashed by Australia 73-0 in their opening game, Samoa's women would have every right to be nervous facing tournament favourites England next at the Rugby World Cup. However, the amateur Samoa side view...

What channel is England v Samoa Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 match? Kick-off time, TV details and live stream

England will be looking to extend their winning start to the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 against Samoa at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton on Saturday. The hosts couldn't have dreamed of a better opener as they thrashed USA 69–7 in front of a...

England vs Samoa prediction & betting tips: Red Roses may run riot

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How England and Samoa show the contrasts at the heart of the Women’s World Cup

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England vs Samoa: Women's Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, odds

England vs. Samoa team news, lineups, score prediction for next group stage of Women's Rugby World Cup

England vs. Samoa team news, lineups, score prediction for inaugural World Cup match The second round of the Women’s Rugby World Cup group matches kick off again this weekend, as world number one's England face Samoa. They will face each other at...

Samoa election polls close amid historic uncertainty, results awaited

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Samoa votes in an election that will decide the fate of its first woman leader

Samoa votes in an election that will decide the fate of its first woman leader

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Samoa went to the polls Friday in a critical election that could decide the future of the Pacific Island nation’s first woman leader, who called the vote after her government collapsed in May. Counting was scheduled to...

Samoa polls close, early results expected this weekend

Voters at a polling booth in Apia waiting to cast their votes. 29 August 2025. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Polls have closed in Samoa's general election, where more than 100,000 eligible voters cast their votes. The election, described as the "most...

Polls open in Samoa’s 2025 general election with one seat declared

Voting commenced in Samoa’s general election today, with more than 100,000 eligible voters heading to the polls to decide the country’s next government. A total of 187 candidates will contest 50 seats in Parliament, representing six political...

Samoa holds snap election

SUVA, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Voting kicked off in Samoa on Friday, with more than 100,000 eligible voters heading to the polls for the snap election of the island nation. According to the Electoral Office, a total of 187 candidates will contest 51...

World Associated Press Samoa votes in an election that will decide the fate of its first woman leader

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Samoa went to the polls Friday in a critical election that could decide the future of the Pacific Island nation’s first woman leader, who called the vote after her government collapsed in May. Counting was scheduled...

Samoa's best boxers eye Olympic spots

Samoa's best amateur boxers locked in their spots on the Olympic qualifying team on Thursday evening at the National Championships, held at Upolu Savai'i Boxing Ring in Vaitele. The winners of the national finals in each division will head to...

Polls close in Samoa election after ruling party split

Fiame was one of the Pacific Islands' few female leaders, and became known for her sceptical stance on China's security ambitions in the region, and support for island nations to unite to resist pressure from outside powers.

Samoa team to face England – Women’s Rugby World Cup

Samoa head coach Ramsey Tomokino has made an assortment of changes to his side, for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup Pool A showdown with England at Franklin’s Gardens. Tomokino will hand out eight tournament debuts as Samoa prepare for the world’s...

Voting begins in Samoa general election

Some voters expressed happiness at being able to exercise their right to vote, while others said they prayed for God to bless the election. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Voting commenced in Samoa on Friday, with more than 100,000 eligible voters...

Samoa determined to climb world rankings

Samoa as a basketball nation is a country on the rise with a string of strong performances over the last few years in the Oceania region. Through their performances in recent F.I.B.A events, Samoa has seen great improvement in world stage...

From Samoa College to the US Marines

Jacob Isakara Siemu, a proud son of Vailele, Sinamoga, Moataa and Vaivase Uta, has achieved a remarkable milestone in bringing pride to his family and Samoa. He recently graduated from the United States Marine Corps, one of the toughest military...