SAMOA produced one of their most memorable victories in international rugby yesterday, dealing a damaging World Cup blow to Ireland’s key group rivals only two months out from the tournament.

ITALY’S stuttering World Cup campaign showed no sign of improvement last night as they struggled to an unconvincing Pool C win over brave Portugal at the Parc des Princes.

FIJI captain Mosese Rauluni admitted his side were “our own worst enemies” after struggling to an opening 35-31 victory over plucky Japan in Toulouse yesterday.