Samoa

England player ratings: Super subs spare Red Rose’s blushes in win over Samoa

Following England’s dramatic 18-17 win over Samoa in their final Rugby World Cup pool stage fixture, here are our ratings for the Red Rose.

Samoa player ratings: Lima Sopoaga the star in brave loss to England

How Samoa's players rated in their narrow Rugby World Cup defeat against England in Lille on Saturday.

England v Samoa preview: Steve Borthwick’s charges to maintain perfect record

Our preview of the Rugby World Cup Pool D clash between England and Samoa.

England rekindle George Ford and Owen Farrell axis for Samoa clash

The Ford-Farrell axis starts for the first time under Steve Borthwick.

Rugby World Cup team tracker: All the line-ups for the final round of the pool stages

All the teams for the final round of the Rugby World Cup pool matches.

Steve Borthwick to deploy Eddie Jones tactic for England’s final Rugby World Cup pool game – report

Steve Borthwick is set to name George Ford at fly-half and Owen Farrell at centre for England's Rugby World Cup clash with Samoa.

Rugby World Cup permutations: Drama loading in the race for knockouts

Things are heating up at the Rugby World Cup with only one more round of action left before the global showpiece heads into the knockouts.

Rugby World Cup Team of the Week: All Blacks rewarded for their stunning demolition of Italy

Check out our Team of the Week after the fourth weekend of matches in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

England duo looking to ‘grow the game’ by touring Rugby World Cup minnows in the future

England hooker Jamie George and second-row Maro Itoje applaud the performances of the Tier Two nations at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Japan edge 14-man Samoa to set up winner-takes-all showdown with Argentina

Japan claimed their second win of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, beating a 14-man Samoa 28-22 on Thursday, which boosts their quarter-final hopes.

Japan v Samoa: Five takeaways from the Rugby World Cup clash as Brave Blossoms back-row shines

Check out James While's five takeaways from Japan's victory over Samoa in the Rugby World Cup Pool D clash that took place in Toulouse.

Japan player ratings: Star back-rowers show their class as they keep Rugby World Cup hopes alive

Japan’s player ratings following their 28-22 triumph over Samoa in the Rugby World Cup.

Samoa player ratings: Ben Lam red card costs Pacific Islanders in defeat to Japan

Our Samoa player ratings following their 28-22 loss to Japan.

Rugby World Cup: Unpacking the knockout spot permutations

Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the permutations for each pool, finding out who can qualify for the next stage and what they need to get there.

‘It happened to me’ – Manu Tuilagi warned about special Samoan treatment

Billy Vunipola expects Manu Tuilagi to be targeted during the World Cup clash against Samoa.

Rugby World Cup team tracker: All the line-ups as Pool stage heads towards business end

Get the Rugby World Cup team news as they come out via our team tracker.

Law discussion: Did Ben O’Keeffe get the final Springboks’ maul call correct against Ireland?

This week, our law discussions has a close look at the Springboks final maul against Ireland in the Rugby World Cup as well as obstruction and kick chase.

Lomano Lemeki and Jordan Taufua earn starts as Japan and Samoa name their teams for key Rugby World Cup game

The Rugby World Cup action continues on Thursday when Pool D rivals Japan and Samoa meet in a vital game in the race to make the quarter-finals.

Rugby World Cup Team of the Week: Eight nations star after scintillating action

Our Rugby World Cup Team of the Week.

Loose Pass: Rugby World Cup diary on Movers’ Day, Eddie’s legacy and that Springboks ‘stamp’

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Two Cents Rugby’s five takeaways from the third weekend of the Rugby World Cup

Two Cents Rugby picks his five takeaways from the third weekend of the Rugby World Cup.

Argentina see off Samoa to keep Rugby World Cup knockout hopes alive

Argentina claimed a vital 19-10 victory over Samoa as they picked up their first win of the 2023 Rugby World Cup to keep their knockout hopes alive.

Argentina v Samoa: Five takeaways from the Rugby World Cup clash as Pumas physicality too much for disappointing Samoans

Planet Rugby’s five takeaways following Argentina’s 19-10 victory over Samoa in the Rugby World Cup Pool D encounter.

Argentina player ratings: Emiliano Boffelli steps up to keep Los Pumas in the Rugby World Cup

Argentina’s player ratings following their 19-10 victory over Samoa in the Rugby World Cup.

Samoa player ratings: Jonathan Taumateine and bench only positives in defeat to Argentina

Check out our player ratings for Samoa after their 19-10 defeat to Argentina in the Rugby World Cup Pool D clash in Saint-Etienne on Friday.

Argentina v Samoa preview: Los Pumas to edge out Islanders in Saint-Etienne thriller

Expect fireworks when Argentina and Samoa go head-to-head in their highly anticipated Rugby World Cup encounter in Saint-Etienne on Friday.

Six Nations ‘letting World Rugby down’ over tier two development

Sir John Kirwan insists that Six Nations Rugby are not doing enough to help tier two countries following their exploits at the Rugby World Cup.

Every team’s injury lists and updates for the Rugby World Cup

Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the constanly evolving list of players who will miss the global showpiece due to injury.

Argentina change three after disappointing Rugby World Cup opener against England

Head coach Michael Cheika has named his 23-man Argentina squad to take on Samoa in their second game of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.

Samoa hand Ben Lam a start in tweaked side for crucial Rugby World Cup clash with Argentina

Samoa have announced their side to face Argentina in a crucial Rugby World Cup pool fixture at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne on Friday.