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EDITORIAL: Every time we win, doors open
 By Tupuola Terry Tavita It has been a November to remember for Samoan rugby. On the back of a watershed tour of Europe, the sevens team has finally captured the elusive Dubai crown blitzing the fancied All Blacks in emphatic fashion. For the Manu Samoa, their achievements this time around are timely as they come on the eve of the official 2015...
Proud moment for Selesele family
Proud father Selesele Pene and brother Ami Selesele infront of the two cars, Falemiga bought, and the shop at Satupaitea...



EDITORIAL: Our signpost tour of Europe
By Tupuola Terry Tavita If anything, the loss against the French was possibly the second best thing that could happen...
Bristol sign Samoa international Alafoti Faosiliva‎
(BBC Sports) - Bristol have signed Samoa international Alafoti Faosiliva. The 26-year-old, who can play at flanker or number...



Old Bill tours Samoa
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and All Black Victor Vito hold aloft the William Webb-Ellis Trophy. “Old Bill”,...
Bluesky gives $25,000 to Apia Rugby Union
ARU President Tauloa Lui recieves the cheque from Bluesky Chief Operations Officer Tiafau Douglas Creevey Bluesky today...



Don’t let Scottish roosters crow here
Manu Samoa with Cabinet Ministers displayed  PNC Cup By Tupuola Terry Tavita In thanking the victorious Manu Samoa...
EDITORIAL: Manu win silences critics
 By Tupuola Terry Tavita   Coach Stephen Betham and his young team have responded the best way they possibly can to their critics. By winning. In hoisting the Pacific Nations Cup in Tokyo in the weekend, the team’s fierce critics have suddenly gone very quiet.  Three weeks ago when the squad was announced minus the big names from last...



EDITORIAL – Manu: Out with the old, in with the new
 By Tupuola Terry Tavita Despite what the partisan media claims, the new look Manu Samoa is a breath of fresh air. A new coach, a new manager, a new Rugby Union boss and a new look Manu Samoa team. With ten local players named, you will be at task to find a dissenting voice among the rugby-playing public. In fact, much of the complaints seem...
EDITORIAL: Pacific Islands being shut out of Super Rugby
 By Tupuola Terry Tavita There was once a time when nearly the whole Manu Samoa team played Super Rugby. Back in the early days of Super 12, Brian Lima played for Auckland Blues, Potu Leavasa, Tupo Faamasino, George Leaupepe and Lome Faatau played for the Hurricanes, Lio Falaniko and To’o Vaega for the Highlanders and Afato So’oalo on the wing...