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Nov 19, 2024 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Gutu Faasau |Shalveen Chand |Faith Leapai
Twelve of the 13 matai and untitled men of the village of Leafagaoalii, Savaii have opted to plead guilty to hog-tying a man and assaulting him after a dispute. The 12 defendants appeared in the Supreme Court for trial but decided to plead guilty instead causing the trial to be vacated. They were charged with kidnapping and common assault. The 12 defendants' counsel Alex Su'a told the court of the change.
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May 29, 2024 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Gutu Faasau |Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
The domestic rugby league competition is now delayed for two weeks as Rugby League Samoa says they have secured a playing venue but from 8 June. RLS Secretary Leauanae Tuugatiti Leo Leauanae has confirmed the playing field for the domestic rugby league tournament after it was delayed for weeks.
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Gutu Faasau |Shalveen Chand
The Samoa Women’s Rugby Union has been re-established to promote the growth of the sport and ensure Samoan women are represented at international competitions. The re-establishment of the women’s union commenced in April 2023 by a small group of men and women who were currently active at the time as coaches, managers, players, and administrators in the women’s game in Samoa. “The Annual General Meeting was held at Lakapi Samoa Headquarters in November 2023.
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Jan 22, 2024 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Gutu Faasau |Shalveen Chand
Manu Samoa international James Lay will lead Moana Pasifika in 2024, named as captain for the upcoming DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. Lay will make his debut for Moana Pasifika this year, joining the team with a wealth of experience playing in both New Zealand and England. The 30-year-old said it’s an honour to lead Moana Pasifika. “It’s a privilege I don’t take lightly,” said Lay.
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Jan 12, 2024 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Gutu Faasau |Shalveen Chand
Eroni Leilua recently made history by qualifying a second time to compete in the Olympic Games. Heis the first Samoan to represent Samoa in sailing firstly in Tokyo in 2021 and now in Paris in 2024. “To represent Samoa on the biggest stage again is a dream come true and I can’t wait to fly the flag for the first time on French waters,” said Eroni following the qualifying events at Sail Sydney. Self-funding his Olympic pathway dream has been as much of a tough challenge as his training.
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Jan 10, 2024 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sapeer Mayron |Gutu Faasau |Shalveen Chand
Manu Samoa sevens have been drawn in Pool C of the Perth leg of the HSBC SVNS 2024 with Fiji, New Zealand France. This has been dubbed as the toughest pool of the tournament. Argentina will meet Dubai champions South Africa in pool A alongside Canada and Spain. Australia are drawn in a competitive looking pool B with Ireland, Great Britain and USA.
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Dec 19, 2023 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Gutu Faasau |Shalveen Chand
Moana Pasifika is the first Super Rugby Pacific franchise to switch to fully electric vehicles, announcing its partnership with Opel; the lowest-emission German brand in New Zealand. The team at Moana Pasifika will be driving into the new year in the dynamic Opel Mokka Electric SUV which has zero emissions. This new partnership allows Moana Pasifika to take control of their va’a and forge their path, whilst doing the right thing for the environment and promoting cleaner drives.
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Dec 17, 2023 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Gutu Faasau |Shalveen Chand
Home / Sports / By Shalveen Chand • 18 December 2023, 9:00PM IBF World Cruiserweight Champion, Samoa’s own Jai Opetaia has opted to vacate his world title belt and pursue the big purse on offer for the 23 December bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia against Britain’s Ellis Zorro. Want to read more? Includes free trial to e-edition. You can cancel anytime. only per week Subscribe Or login if you are already a subscriber.
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Dec 11, 2023 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Gutu Faasau |Shalveen Chand
Samoa Rugby League could be given “financial help” to make their three-match Test Series against England in 2024 a reality, according media reports in England. Total Rugby League reported that there had been talk of Samoa taking part in the Pacific Cup competition following Tonga’s venture to the United Kingdom, but Rugby League Samoa officials agreed to re-engage with their English counterparts about a series in England at the end of next season late last month.
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Dec 4, 2023 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Thomas Airey |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Gutu Faasau
Triathletes at the Pacific Games return with five new National Records and in a first for Samoa, top 10 rankings in the Pacific in all of the Men's and Women's events. In a statement, Head Coach Bernie Poort said although the athletes did not win any medals, the athletes exceeded all expectations. “I couldn’t be prouder of them. Most of our team are very young and new to this tough sport.
