Samoa
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Moana Pasifika to leave Super Rugby Pacific in 2026, sparking Pasifika representation concerns
Moana Pasifika faces a pivotal moment as it plans to leave Super Rugby Pacific after 2026, raising questions about funding, governance, and pathways for Pasifika talent in the professional game.
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Ba to host first-ever international women’s rugby as Fijiana XV face Manusina Samoa
Ba hosts a landmark day for Fiji’s women’s rugby as the Fijiana XV prepare to face Manusina Samoa at Govind Park. A fusion of high-level competition and community celebration, with schoolgirls and local clubs sharing the field and Govind Park stepping back into the spotlight as a regional hub for the sport. A bold step…
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Vodafone Fiji expands M-PAiSA remittance to Samoa and Cook Islands, adds free in-app statements
Vodafone Fiji expands M-PAiSA’s remittance reach, adding Samoa and the Cook Islands as new mobile-wallet corridors for near real-time transfers. A free in‑app transaction history feature also helps users track their finances with ease.
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Samoa launches Third Edition of the Samoa Qualifications Framework with a 10-level structure and Samoan translation
Samoa unveils the Third Edition of its national qualifications framework, promising clearer paths from learning to work. The revamp tightens quality controls, eases program registration, and introduces a full Samoan-language version to boost accessibility. New regional comparisons and graduate-tracking data will shape the future of education and workforce decisions.
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Ba to host first-ever international rugby match on April 25 as Fijiana XV face Manusina Samoa in Oceania Women’s XV Rugby Championship
History is being written as Fiji’s women’s rugby makes a landmark return to Ba with a much-anticipated international clash. In a tight three-team series across Fiji, the finale promises drama and a new chapter for Pacific women’s rugby.
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Samoa Manusina to name captain under new coach Milo ahead of Oceania Rugby Women’s XV Championship in Fiji
New Samoa Manusina coach Fuimaono Bella Milo faces a pivotal captaincy decision ahead of a high-stakes Oceania swing in Fiji. With two looming tests against Tonga and Fiji, the choice will define leadership, game plan, and momentum as Milo shapes her tenure.
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Samoa says Luxon matai title is ceremonial, with no binding NZ policy obligations
Samoa says the matai title given to a visiting head of government is a ceremonial gesture with no policy obligations. The move, rooted in tradition, is being framed as a symbolic courtesy rather than diplomatic leverage. The clarification heightens the tension between cultural practice and modern diplomacy.
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Fiji to stage three-test Oceania Rugby Women’s XV Championship in April 2026 with Tonga and Samoa
Fiji will host a landmark three-test series featuring Fiji, Tonga and Samoa in April 2026. Beyond the matchups, the event spotlights grassroots pathways, safeguarding, and the next generation of Pacific women’s rugby talent.
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UN Praises Samoa for No Enforced Disappearances, Seeks Updates on Missing Persons and Extradition Training
A UN human rights committee notes Samoa has no reported enforced disappearances, but urges updates on two unresolved missing-person cases and clearer rules for extradition and handling foreign nationals. The discussion also highlights training gaps and limited resources as safeguards are strengthened.
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Luxon Heads to Samoa and Tonga for Key Talks With New Pacific Leaders
New Zealand’s prime minister heads to Samoa and Tonga for the first wide-ranging talks with the newly installed Pacific leaders, backed by a cross-sector delegation. The trip signals a renewed push on prosperity, security and closer people-to-people ties, timed with changes to regional travel rules.