Last week, former Manu Samoa player Dan Leo said rugby in Samoa is dying and blamed politics. This week, the sport is embroiled in more politics and finally, there is confirmation that a new rugby union with government backing has been formed.The new union was officially launched on Friday evenin...
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22 May 2026, 9:00PM
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Lakapi Samoa chairman Namulauulu Sami Leota has raised concerns that the establishment of a rival rugby union could create…
Lakapi Samoa chairman Namulauulu Sami Leota has rejected the creation of a second rugby union in Samoa and called on opposing…
The official launch of a proposed rival to Lakapi Samoa has been postponed just days before it was due to take place, despite…
Samoa's government has for months talked of creating a new Samoa National Rugby Union to rival Lakapi Samoa.
The Government's decision to withdraw recognition and funding from Lakapi Samoa has left many young rugby players worried about…
District development funds will be used to support the newly launched Samoa Rugby Football Union (SRFU), according to its…
