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Samoa wow their way to victory (Planet Rugby)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:42:12 GMT

Samoa stole a nine-try thriller by five tries to four in a pulsating 37-31 win over Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday."

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Slade to play in Samoa's final game before return (Express & Echo)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:21:13 GMT

You are here: | | SLADE TO PLAY IN SAMOA'S FINAL GAME BEFORE RETURN 11:40 - 04 July 2008 Chad Slade and his Samoa teammates will be looking to end their Pacific Nations Cup campaign on a high tomorrow.Samoa end the tournament with a home clash with Japan. And Slade will soon be back in Exeter to start pre-season training with his Sandy Park colleagues. Have your say...Use these...

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Fiji getting fitter (Women's Rugby Review)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:31:00 GMT

The Fiji women's rugby squad preparing for the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens qualifiers - to be held in Apia on 25th and 26th July - has been working worked extra hard to lift fitness levels. "They had been warned and now we've seen a big progress. Players are working extra hard to be where we want them to be," said Fijiana president Vela Naucukidi. "The fitness test was alright. There were great improvements...

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Aren’t you a little too old for “Coming of Age in Samoa”? (Iqra'i)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:48:28 GMT

Confessions of an Anthro major: the concerted efforts my more established co-scholars are currently making to re-establish public anthropolology (book awards for which I am sadly ineligible, etc.) are probably more closely tied than they admit to the wish, expressed by many of the anthropologists I know, that the public would just get the heck [...]

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Samoa win basement battle (Planet Rugby)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:56:10 GMT

Samoa made the most of their dearth of possession to beat Tonga 20-15 in the Pacific Nations Cup in Nuku'alofa on Saturday, almost certainly consigning the Tongans to the wooden spoon."

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Why gay? Fa'afines of Samoa solve the puzzle (bilerico.com)

guest@bilerico.com (Guest Blogger) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:30:00 GMT

... lesbians actually do put extra effort into helping kin. Continue reading "Why gay? Fa'afines of Samoa solve the puzzle"...

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Maori douse Samoa fight (Fiji Times)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:11:12 GMT

New Zealand Maori maintained their unbeaten run in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup, but were made to fight for the 17-6 victory by a rugged Samoa side at the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Saturday.

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New Zealand Maori defeat Samoa (News.com.au)

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:53:00 GMT

NEW Zealand Maori scored two tries to none to beat Samoa 17-6 and ensure a shot at the Pacific Nations Cup title.

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Preview: NZ Maori v Samoa (Planet Rugby)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:16:11 GMT

New Zealand Maori have essentially ditched player rotation as they eye a potential Pacific Nations Cup rugby "final" against Australia A by fielding their strongest side against Samoa in Hamilton on Saturday."

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Samoa Found To Be In Path Of Geological Hotspots, Adding Fuel To Debate Over Origins Of Volcanic Chains (Science Daily)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A new study that determines Samoa is indeed on the path of a geologic "hotspot" trail is adding fuel to a vigorous scientific debate over the origins of volcano chains -- especially in the Pacific Ocean.

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Australia A see off Samoa (Planet Rugby)

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:19:44 GMT

Australia A maintained their winning start to the IRB Pacific Nations Cup with a 20-15 win over Samoa in Apia on Saturday."

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Tahu's A-game back on wing (News.com.au)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:20:00 GMT

FRESH from getting his hands dirty at inside centre, league convert Timana Tahu will return to the wing when Australia A takes on Samoa in Apia on Sunday.

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Preview: Australia A v Samoa (Planet Rugby)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:17:57 GMT

Australia A coach Phil Mooney has kept the nucleus of the side which dispatched Japan in Round One to play Samoa in Apia in the second round of the IRB Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday."

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Crime office to reopen (Fiji Times)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:00:32 GMT

AUSTRALIAN Minister for Home Affairs Bob Debus will this week open the Pacific Transnational Crime Coordination Centre (PTCCC) in Apia, Samoa.

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All Blacks confirm Manu Samoa date (Planet Rugby)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:57:54 GMT

New Zealand have confirmed they will play Manu Samoa on September 3, filling a gap in the Tri-Nations caused by their bye."

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Rugby-New Zealand to play Samoa in Tri-Nations gap (Reuters UK)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:34:04 GMT

WELLINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) - New Zealand are hoping to play a test against Samoa in between their Tri-Nations commitments, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) said on Monday.

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Samoa flight forced back (Fiji Times)

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:26:02 GMT

AN Air Pacific flight bound for Samoa with its national rugby team yesterday had to turn around and return to Nadi.

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Flight to Samoa returns to Fiji for fuel (Fiji Times)

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Update: 12.25pm Passengers on board an Air Pacific flight bound for Samoa early this morning were surprised to find the plane could not land in Apia.

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Pacific Transnational Crime Centre's relocation to Samoa is unfortunate (Fiji Times)

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Update: 4.25pm The relocation of the Pacific Transnational Crime Coordination Centre to Apia, Samoa because of political instability in Fiji was described as unfortunate by the Fiji Police Force.

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Chad starts for Samoa (Express & Echo)

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:58:16 GMT

| | CHAD STARTS FOR SAMOA 11:40 - 07 June 2008 Chad Slade has been picked to start at lock for Samoa against Fiji this morning.The 26-year-old Exeter Chiefs star will be hoping to help his country get their Pacific Nations Cup campaign off to a winning start.

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