Road to Australia 2027 · Pool E
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November Nations Cup · Squad briefing
Josh Ioane, Akira Ioane and Shaun Stevenson are named in Samoa’s November squad, with AJ Lam and Etene Nanai-Seturo also included. Selection opens new possibilities; the next test is turning them into a connected team.
Published 10 October 2026Read our briefing →World Cup preparation · Background briefing
Historical briefing from 22 September: this assessed the earlier Stevenson and Ioane reports. October squad reporting has since advanced the story; read our November squad briefing for the later selections.
Published 22 September 2026Read our briefing →43 stories
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Samoa Observer reports a two-year, SAT $3 million Federal Pacific Insurance partnership with Lakapi Samoa. The support includes provincial rugby and player pathways, alongside national teams. Manu Samoa’s manager linked the investment in island talent to the journey towards the 2027 World Cup.
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Leicester Tigers complete the signing of Queensland Reds and Samoa hooker Richie Asiata.
Theo McFarland Hails 'Massive' Boost as Ex-All Blacks Switch to Samoa HeraldLIVE
Samoa narrowly defeated the United States 25–21 in a highly physical Pool A clash on September 26, 2007, at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne, France. Both teams entered the match looking for their first wins and were desperate to salvage their respective tournaments, playing through treacherous conditions featuring…
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Georgia’s public broadcaster reported Pierre-Henry Broncan’s team selection ahead of the 11 July Nations Cup match against Samoa. The selection followed Georgia’s opening victory over Uruguay. Original reporting in Georgian; this English summary covers the selection announcement, not the subsequent match result.
OnRugby’s July recruitment overview identifies fly-half Josh Ioane as a potential Samoa option. This is discussion of a possible reinforcement, not an announcement that he has committed or been selected. Original report in Italian; summary in English.
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In a June interview with RugbyJP, Shaun Stevenson said he wanted to represent Samoa and was targeting the November Tests. His stated intention is encouraging for the 2027 build-up; this report does not confirm a Samoa debut or World Cup selection.
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After qualification in November 2025, assistant coach Census Johnston told PMN that Samoa would build around an experienced core while bringing through new talent. Set-piece consistency, decision-making and leadership were central to the plan. This earlier interview provides background to the World Cup build-up.
World Rugby confirmed Samoa’s qualification for Australia 2027 after the final tournament in Dubai. Qualification also secured participation in the 2026 Nations Cup, providing a programme of international fixtures for the road to the World Cup. This is a qualification milestone from November 2025.
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Watch the New Zealand Heartland XV take on Manumā Samoa in match one of their two-match series, live from Fraser Park, Timaru. New Zealand Heartland XV v Manumā Samoa, 1 November 2026 at Fraser Park, Timaru. Kick-off: 3:05pm NZDT ------------------------------------ Hilux NPC Rugby — New Zealand Provincial Rugby Updates, Highlights & Full Games This is…
Captions were unavailable. This preview uses the uploader’s description.The New Zealand Heartland XV and Manumā Samoa meet again in match two of their series, live from Fraser Park, Timaru. New Zealand Heartland XV v Manumā Samoa, 6 November 2026 at Fraser Park, Timaru. Kick-off: 5:30pm NZDT ------------------------------------ Hilux NPC Rugby — New Zealand Provincial Rugby Updates, Highlights & Full Games This is the…
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