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Samoa determined to climb world rankings
Samoa Observer
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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
Samoa Observer
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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...
Sāmoa’s Reckoning: Political turmoil reveals true face of leadership
Pacific Media Network
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Disharmony is useful. It’s messy, painful, and exhausting. Bruised egos and broken hearts can turn friends into villains, but they drag hidden truths into the open - truths that respect, courtesy, and loyalty would otherwise keep under the...
Samoa back row suspended for England clash this Saturday – Women’s Rugby World Cup
Ruck
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August 28, 2025
Samoa will be without back-row Melina Salale when they take on England in the Rugby World Cup 2025, after the loose forward was handed a suspension following her red card against Australia. Salale was sent off in Samoa’s Pool A match against the...
Scarratt and captain Aldcroft ruled out of Samoa game
The Times
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Emily Scarratt will miss England’s second World Cup pool game, against Samoa on Saturday, because of a shoulder nerve problem. The 35-year-old centre, who is the first player from her nation to compete at five World Cups, was slated to be among a...
3 Key Battles: England vs Samoa – 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup
Ruck
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August 28, 2025
England continue their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign this Saturday, as the Red Roses take on Samoa for their second match in Pool A. John Mitchell’s side are riding a wave of momentum from their opening round triumph over the USA, in which...
“13 Changes” – England team to play Samoa – Women’s Rugby World Cup
Ruck
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August 28, 2025
England head coach John Mitchell has made sweeping changes to his side for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup 2025 clash with Samoa at Franklin’s Gardens, with 13 new faces coming into the starting XV. Winger Jess Breach, who is just one try away from...
England captain Zoe Aldcroft to miss rest of Women's Rugby World Cup pool stages as Red Roses rip up team for Samoa clash after USA hammering
Daily Mail
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August 28, 2025
By ALEX BYWATER, RUGBY WRITER Published: 14:13 EDT, 28 August 2025 | Updated: 14:13 EDT, 28 August 2025 Captain Zoe Aldcroft will miss the rest of England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup pool stage matches with a knee injury. Head coach John Mitchell...
Polls open in Samoa's 2025 general election
RNZ
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August 28, 2025
More than 100,000 registered voters heading to the polls to decide the country's next government. Photo: RNZ Pacific Voting commenced in Samoa on Friday, with more than 100,000 eligible voters heading to the polls to decide the country's next...
Samoa Airways declares profit of $11 million tala
Talanei
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August 26, 2025
Samoa Airways has declared a $1 million tālā dividend for the year ending June 30, 2025, staging a dramatic turnaround following a provisional profit after tax of $11 million tālā for the year. Samoa Observer reports the national airline said the...
Captain Zoe Aldcroft set to miss rest of pool stages as England ring changes for Samoa
The Independent
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August 28, 2025
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Samoa’s election: Personal rivalries, geopolitical tensions and everything else you need to know
The Guardian
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August 28, 2025
Why was the election called? The Pacific country of about 219,000 people is hoping to usher in a new era of stability after a turbulent political chapter. Fiamē survived two no-confidence motions in the span of two weeks in February and March, but...
Samoa Office of the Electoral Commission ready for for pre-polling
Pacific News Service
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The Office of the Electoral Commission (OEC) has confirmed it is prepared for pre-polling on Wednesday, 27 August, with over 1,000 voters expected to cast ballots at 50 booths across Samoa. Electoral Commissioner Tuiafelolo John Stanley said the...
NZ Defence Force: No Charges have been Laid over Manawanui sinking in Samoa
Samoa Global News
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August 28, 2025
By Phil Pennington, RNZ. The New Zealand Defence Force says no charges have yet been laid over the sinking of the Manawanui last year. HMNZS Manawanui ran aground, caught fire and sank to the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Siumu, Upolu in...
Women's Rugby World Cup: England's Red Roses make 13 changes for Samoa match as Marlie Packer captains
Radio X
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28 August 2025, 13:31 England's Red Roses have made 13 changes for their second Women's World Cup match against Samoa on Saturday as head coach John Mitchell looks to give his squad valuable game time. Wing Jess Breach, one try away from 50 for...
Women's Rugby World Cup: England make 13 changes for Samoa clash
ESPN India
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August 28, 2025
England have made 13 changes for their second Women's Rugby World Cup match against Samoa in Northampton on Saturday. Winger Jess Breach and centre Megan Jones are the only players named in the starting side who also started in the win over the...
Marlie Packer to lead much-changed England in World Cup match against Samoa
Express & Star
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August 28, 2025
Marlie Packer will lead England into their World Cup match against Samoa on Saturday as head coach John Mitchell makes extensive changes. There are only two survivors from the starting XV that amassed 11 tries in Sunderland, with Packer skipper in...
Zoe Aldcroft to miss England’s next two games in Women’s Rugby World Cup
The Guardian
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August 28, 2025
The England captain Zoe Aldcroft has been ruled out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup pool stage with a knee injury picked up in the Red Roses’ opening 69-7 win against the USA last Friday. England have two more pool matches, against Samoa on...
Aldcroft out for pool stage as Packer leads new-look England
BBC
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August 28, 2025
Jess Breach, who is one score away from 50 international tries, retains her spot after two tries against the USA, as does impressive outside centre Megan Jones. Jones is joined by Gloucester-Hartpury's Jade Shekells in the midfield, with Emma Sing...
A New Generation of Leaders Emerges in Samoa Elections
TP+
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August 28, 2025
After more than a decade of service to Samoa and the Pacific through the telecommunications sector as former Chairman of Digicel Samoa Ltd, Pepe Christian Fruean has announced his candidacy for the Faleata 4 constituency in the upcoming Samoa...