The Government's decision to withdraw recognition and funding from Lakapi Samoa has left many young rugby players worried about their future, with fears growing over the possibility Samoa could face a four-year suspension from international rugby.The Samoa Observer spoke with members of a nationa...
By Esmeralda Menu-Mania
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01 August 2026, 7:00PM
The Government's decision to withdraw recognition and funding from Lakapi Samoa has left many young rugby players worried about their future, with fears growing over the possibility Samoa could face a four-year suspension from international rugby.
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