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Organisation: Samoan

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Samoan physicality will weigh heavily on Schmidt’s mind

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Samoan physicality will weigh heavily on Schmidt’s mind

In the perfect world, the one the squad envisioned on the flight out to Japan, Ireland would already have their slot booked in the quarter-final by this stage.

Schmidt turns to icon O’Connell to lead Ireland into new era

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Schmidt turns to icon O’Connell to lead Ireland into new era
Job done for the Lions in Hong Kong

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Job done for the Lions in Hong Kong

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Seeing Samoans dancing in the streets made Deasy a happy man
Decoding Ireland’s seeding puzzle

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Decoding Ireland’s seeding puzzle

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Connacht sign-up rugby league legend
Jones relishing England showdown

Michael Jones believes Saturday’s World Cup showdown between Samoa and England is a battle “of two desperate teams.”

Tue, 18 Sep, 2007

Samoa’s Leo doubts benefit of tour

DANIEL LEO makes no qualms about it. He would prefer to be in Dublin as a member of the Samoan national team but the Pacific Islanders concept is, he admits, the next best thing.

Sat, 25 Nov, 2006

England's Moody to face disciplinary committee

England flanker Lewis Moody will face a Six Nations disciplinary committee this afternoon along with Samoa’s Alesana Tuilagi after both players were sent off on Saturday.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2005

Springboks take charge at the break

South Africa, inspired by fly-half Derick Hougaard, took charge of their make-or-break World Cup clash against Samoa today by cruising into a 31-3 interval lead.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2003

Rugby: Ireland in easy victory over Samoa

Full time: Ireland 35, Samoa 8.

Sun, 11 Nov, 2001

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