National teams under Lakapi Samoa continue to prepare for international competitions amid talks involving World Rugby and local rugby unions and government.World Rugby did not directly answer questions from the Samoa Observer about whether the participation of teams administered by Lakapi Samoa m...
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Samoa Rugby Union
By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
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11 August 2026, 11:00PM
The Government's decision to withdraw recognition and funding from Lakapi Samoa has left many young rugby players worried about…
Lakapi Samoa chairman Namulauulu Sami Leota has raised concerns that the establishment of a rival rugby union could create…
The Government was expected to respond in writing on Friday to a World Rugby proposal for an independent review of Lakapi Samoa,…
A World Rugby delegation is expected to arrive in Samoa on Thursday for an Oceania regional meeting hosted by Lakapi Samoan on…
The World Rugby delegation left Samoa on Saturday without receiving the Government’s response to a proposed independent review of…
Lakapi Samoa chairman Namulauulu Sami Leota has rejected the creation of a second rugby union in Samoa and called on opposing…
