The Government was expected to respond in writing on Friday to a World Rugby proposal for an independent review of Lakapi Samoa, with negotiations continuing between both parties.Sources familiar with the discussions told the Samoa Observer that World Rugby remains fully committed to Lakapi Samoa...
Topics
Samoa Rugby Union
By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
•
31 July 2026, 2:34PM
The World Rugby delegation left Samoa on Saturday without receiving the Government’s response to a proposed independent review of…
World Rugby has given the Samoan Government until tomorrow to accept a proposed review of its decision to withdraw recognition…
The Government has withdrawn its recognition and financial support from Lakapi Samoa following what it described as months of…
The Government's decision to withdraw recognition and funding from Lakapi Samoa has left many young rugby players worried about…
A World Rugby delegation is expected to arrive in Samoa on Thursday for an Oceania regional meeting hosted by Lakapi Samoan on…
Failure by the Government to respond to World Rugby could trigger a four-year suspension.
