Manu Samoa RWC Campaign

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(Sep 18, 2011) Scroller News

HAMILTON, 18 Sept. - Wales survived a scare from Samoa to emerge 17-10 victors in a fiercely contested Pool D clash on Sunday. The islanders, who had won both previous Rugby World Cup encounters between the nations, looked likely to register a third when prop Anthony Perenise crashed over for a try on the stroke of half-time. Read more...

Brilliant Samoa stun Wallabies!

(Jul 15, 2011) Scroller News

Samoa dealt Australia a reality check eight weeks out from the Rugby World Cup with a stunning 32-23 upset victory over the Wallabies in Sydney. Read more...

Manu Samoa still in Top 10

(Jun 27, 2011) Scroller News

Manu Samoa retain IRB Top 10 ranking despite weekend loss to Fiji. Read more...

Manu Samoa appeals for $6.5 million

(May 17, 2011) Scroller News

Manu Samoa needs $6.5 million tala to compete in the September Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Read more...

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03 November 2011

Manu Samoa Position Vacancies

The Samoa Rugby Union is looking for a Head Coach, 2 Assistant Coaches (Back and Forward) and a Team Manager to lead, drive and manage the National Team – the Manu Samoa.
The successful applicants will be required to lead the Manu Samoa through its National and International programme starting January 2012.They will be required to develop and implement a 4 year plan culminating in the RWC in 2015 in England. The new management team will be responsible for the identification, recruitment and nurturing of potential Manu Samoa players worldwide and under SRU elite programme.

29 October 2011

Rugby World Cup Audited statement of receipts & payments

At its Board meeting of Thursday 20 October 2011, the Board of the Samoa Rugby Union was advised that the Rugby World Cup Statement of Receipts and Payments is being compiled and will be ready for audit by November 11, 2011. The Board was also advised that there are still some expenses to be settled as well as financial reports to be received from the team management. These should all be settled by Friday October 28 and will enable the completion of the RWC financial reports which will then be forwarded to the SRU auditors.

29 October 2011

Press Release Samoa Rugby Union 27th October 2011

The Samoa Rugby Union issues this statement to enlighten the public of the work of the SRU, and on some of its recent achievements and roles including Manu Samoa. Reports in the media discrediting the Samoa Rugby Union and its Board potentially damages the image and the morale of the Samoan Rugby Union. As an organization, we acknowledge that constant improvement and renewal must take place and will conduct the usual review process as performed for all SRU teams after all major competitions. Any criticisms received by the SRU Board will be addressed in the Review Process of the RWC.

The Board of the Samoa Rugby Union and Executives is made of representatives of its affiliated Unions plus one independent member, and are all unpaid volunteers.

17 August 2011

Manu Samoa Collectors Series: 1947

Aigaletaule’ale’ā F. Tauafiafi

Samoa’s 1947 team played just the one test and won. The match against Tonga which took place at Apia Park on 9 August we won 5-3.
Fourteen players earned their first and only cap this year donning the famous blue jersey once. This is not surprising as the next test match for Samoa took place eight years later in 1955.
The Tongan team according to the history books would have been an experienced group as not one was making an international debut. This makes the 1947 Manu Samoa victory a meritorious achievement.

17 August 2011

Manu and Samoa’s world cup journey

Manu and Samoa’s World Cup Journey

Aigaletaule’ale’ā F. Tauafiafi

Today starts an eight day journey segment of Manu Samoa’s rugby world cup campaign.
From today to 5 August the Manu Samoa committee will be running a daily series where all 498 players that donned Manu Samoa’s blue jersey will be etched in the pages of your Manu Samoa’s official newspaper.
It’s part of the Manu Samoa legacy that all those men that shed blood, sweat and tears for what has come to identify our nation are acknowledged as they fully deserve.

14 August 2011

ITM Cup rugby: The path to revenge

SHANE HURNDELL | 13th August 2011

In Samoa, Crusaders or Hawke's Bay Magpies rugby colours it's fair to say skilful halfback Kahn Fotuali'i has been on the verge of unstoppable this year.
Fotuali'i hopes a severe bout of the flu doesn't stop him from making his final appearance for the Magpies in tonight's ITM Cup crossover clash against the Bay of Plenty Steamers in Rotorua.

04 August 2011

Classic upsets in Rugby World Cup history

Samoa recently defeated Australia 32-23 in an international test match (Credit: Getty Images)

Samoa’s recent upset victory over Australia has highlighted the rich history of upsets from the lower ranked teams at Rugby World Cup.

Samoa’s stunning win in Sydney whet the appetite for the titanic clashes to come in Pool D of RWC 2011 and cast the mind back to their two great RWC victories over Wales at RWC 1991 and RWC 1999. RWC is littered with upsets and smaller teams performing magnificently on Rugby’s biggest stage.

27 July 2011

Manu Samoa Rugby World Cup 2011 Campaign Schedule

Date	Activity	Location
20^th June Mon - 24^th June 2011 Fri	Manu Samoa Assemble For Pacific Nations Cup	Apia
25^th June Sat	Manu Samoa departs to commence PNC	Japan
2^nd July Sat	Manu Samoa v Japan	Japan
3^rd July Sun	MS departs Japan for Fiji
8^th July Fri	Manu Samoa Corporate Luncheon	Faleata Golf Course
9^th July Sat	Manu Samoa v Tonga	Suva Fiji
13^th July Wed	Manu Samoa v Fiji	Nadi Fiji
17^th July Sun	Manu Samoa v Wallabies	Sydney Australia
18^th July Mon	Manu Samoa returns to Apia	Apia
18^th July Mon –31^st July Sun	Manu Samoa Recovery and Active rest	Apia
1^st August Mon	Manu Samoa resumes RWC training camp	Apia
5^th August Friday	Manu Samoa TV-Radiothon	Government Building Eleele Fou
15^th August Monday	Western Force team arrive	Apia
20^th August Sat	Manu Samoa v Western Force	Apia Park
27^th August Sat	Manu Samoa v Western Force Manu Samoa Farewell Dinner	Apia Park Gym Number1
30 August Tue	Manu Samoa Farewell Parade	Beach Rd Apia
31 August Wed	Manu Samoa departs for New Zealand
1 Sept Thurs – 6^th Sept Tues	Manu Samoa training Camp	Auckland
7^th Sep Wed	Manu Samoa departs for Mt. Maunganui
14^th Sep Wed	Manu Samoa v Namibia	Rotorua
18^th Sep Sun	Manu Samoa v Wales	Hamilton
25^th Sep Sat	Manu Samoa v Fiji	Eden Park Auckland
30^th Sep Fri	Manu Samoa v South Africa	North Harbour Auckland
8^th Oct Sat	Quarter-finals begin	Wellington
15^th October Sat	Semi Finals begin	Auckland
22^nd October Sat	Rugby World Cup Final	Auckland

17 July 2011

Samoa stay 10th in rankings despite shock win

Samoa may be celebrating an historic first ever victory over Australia, but their loss to Tonga in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup earlier in the week means they remain 10th in the latest IRB World Rankings, albeit a little closer to Scotland above them.

06 July 2011

2011 Fixtures

Date	Game	Venue	Result
2 Jul	Samoa vs Japan	Tokyo	34-15

9 Jul	Samoa v Fiji	Suva	18-36

13 Jul	Samoa vs Tonga	Lautoka	19-29

17 Jul	Samoa v Australia	Sydney	32-23

Rugby World Cup 2011

Date	Game	Venue	Result
14 Sep	Samoa vs Namibia	Rotorua	0-0

18 Sep	Samoa v Wales	Hamilton	0-0

25 Sep	Samoa vs Fiji	Auckland	0-0

30 Sep	Samoa v South Africa	Auckland	0-0

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2011 Fixtures

Saturday, 2 July 2011

Manu Samoa 34 vs Japan 15

Saturday, 9 July 2011

Manu Samoa 18 vs Fiji 36

Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Manu Samoa 19 vs Tonga 29

Sunday, 17 July 2011

Manu Samoa 32 vs Australia 23

Manu Samoa Rugby World Cup 2011 Campaign Schedule

Date	Activity	Location
1/08	Manu Samoa resumes RWC training camp	Apia
5/08	Manu Samoa TV-Radiothon	EFKS Hall Mulinuu
15/08	Western Force team arrive	Apia
20/08	Manu Samoa v Western Force	Apia Park
27/08	Manu Samoa v Western Force	Apia Park
	Manu Samoa Farewell Dinner	Gym Number1
30/08	Manu Samoa Farewell Parade	Beach Rd Apia
31/08	Manu Samoa departs for New Zealand
1/09 - 6/09	Manu Samoa training Camp	Auckland
7/09	Manu Samoa departs for Mt. Maunganui
14/09	Manu Samoa v Namibia	Rotorua
18/09	Manu Samoa v Wales	Hamilton
25/09	Manu Samoa v Fiji	Eden Park
30/09	Manu Samoa v South Africa	North Harbour
8/10	Quarter-finals begin	Wellington
15/10	Semi Finals begin	Auckland
22/10	Rugby World Cup Final	Auckland

News

Manu Samoa appeals for $6.5 million

Manu Samoa needs $6.5 million tala to compete in the September Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Manu Samoa Position Vacancies

Rugby World Cup Audited statement of receipts & payments

Press Release Samoa Rugby Union 27th October 2011

Manu Samoa Collectors Series: 1947

Manu and Samoa’s world cup journey

Manu and Samoa’s World Cup Journey

ITM Cup rugby: The path to revenge

Classic upsets in Rugby World Cup history

Manu Samoa Rugby World Cup 2011 Campaign Schedule

Samoa stay 10th in rankings despite shock win