Samoa
Coverage of the International Rugby Union Friendlies clash between Italy and Samoa.
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Dave Rennie and Jonathan Humphreys to coach Barbarians for Samoa clash
Twickenham is set to stage a Barbarians double-header.
Sep 8, 11:21
Joe Schmidt: 'Disappointing if Bundee Aki ruled out for rest of World Cup'
Ireland thumped Samoa 47-5 in Fukuoka to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Oct 12, 16:35
Rugby World Cup day 23: Ireland into quarter-finals
England's match with France and New Zealand's encounter with Italy were cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis.
Oct 12, 16:31
Ireland see off Samoa to book quarter-finals spot
Bundee Aki was sent off in the first half but Johnny Sexton helped himself to 18 points in the rout.
Oct 12, 14:26
Rugby World Cup day 23: Ireland look to seal QFs place
Ireland target bonus-point win on "safe" pitch to guarantee spot in quarter-finals
Oct 11, 19:39
Jack Lam reveals he turned down club offers in order to play in World Cup
The 31-year-old rejected a lucrative move to France to head instead to the World Cup.
Oct 11, 09:51
Ireland concerned over state of pitch for Samoa game
World Rugby have given both Ireland and Samoa "assurances" that the pitch at the Fukuoka stadium remains safe for action.
Oct 11, 08:01
James Ryan hails 'leader' Bundee Aki
The centre was born in New Zealand to Samoan parents.
Oct 10, 11:21
Iain Henderson: 'Ireland playing knockout rugby a week early'
Henderson expects Samoa to provide dangerous opposition in Fukuoka.
Oct 9, 11:29
Joey Carbery declares himself fully fit ahead of Samoa clash
The Munster fly-half almost missed the World Cup with an ankle injury.
Oct 8, 09:30
Gregor Townsend "really surprised" by scrum call for Japan
The Dark Blues are battling against Japan and Ireland for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Oct 7, 12:14
Ireland's World Cup hopes under threat from Typhoon Hagibis
Ireland need a bonus-point victory to guarantee a quarter-final spot, but games cancelled due to the weather are registered as scoreless draws.
Oct 7, 07:04
Bundee Aki insists he will remain focussed against Samoa
Aki was born in Auckland to Samoan parents.
Oct 6, 07:59
Chris Farrell: 'Johnny Sexton sees things unfolding before they happen'
Coach Joe Schmidt is confident the fly-half will be fit and firing for the match.
Oct 5, 06:40
Gregor Townsend: 'We have got rewards for our effort'
The Dark Blues recovered from their heavy World Cup loss to Ireland by beating Samoa 34-0.
Sep 30, 16:35
Day 11 at the Rugby World Cup: Scotland keep hopes alive
Scotland were the last team at the tournament to score a try.
Sep 30, 15:31
Scotland respond to Ireland rout with crushing win over Samoa
Gregor Townsend's side grabbed a bonus-point win thanks to two penalty tries.
Sep 30, 13:52
Day 11 at the Rugby World Cup: Scotland face crunch Samoa test
Scotland lost their opening match against Ireland.
Sep 29, 18:11
Stuart McInally warns Scotland against chasing bonus point against Samoa
Gregor Townsend's men are playing catch-up following their opening defeat to Ireland.
Sep 29, 11:09
Gregor Townsend: 'No extra pressure on Scotland for Samoa clash'
The Dark Blues have no room for error against Samoa on Monday.
Sep 28, 10:55
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