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“Eliota Sapolu eligible to play” says Samoa Rugby Union

APIA: 18 May 2012: The Samoa Rugby Union has clarified the issue surrounding Eliota Sapolu’s eligibility to play and be selected in the Manu Samoa team. In a statement today, SRU says: “The comments regarding the selection of Eliota Sapolu is based on a misunderstanding of the status of his suspended sentence arising out of [...]

24 schools march in protest against cigarette and alcohol companies

By Aiga Tofilau APIA: Thursday 17 May 2012: Students from twenty four schools around Samoa came together this morning to emphasize their mission statement for a Smokefree and Alcohol free environment by marching against the companies that produce cigarettes and alcohol in the country. The march started from the British American Tobacco Samoa (BATS) premises [...]

“Eliota Sapolu eligible to play” says Samoa Rugby Union

Post mortem results on raid victim expected soon

By Lagi Keresoma APIA: Wednesday 16 May 2012: The results of the post mortem on Togia Rapi Isalei of Faleatiu who died during the police raid last week is expected to be announced soon in Court. The Assistant Police Co[...]

Manu Samoa skippers out of training squad

By Aiga Tofilau APIA: Monday 14th May, 2012: Manu Samoa’s Head Coach, Stephen Betham has announced his 35 member squad that will go to camp for three days training to select a team for the Pacific Nations Cup aga[...]

Eliota Sapolu misses out as IRB pressures Manu Samoa Coach

By Lagi Keresoma APIA: Wednesday 16 May 2012: The new Manu Samoa Coach is under pressure from the International Rugby Board (IRB), not to give outspoken Manu Samoa centre Eliota Sapolu a chance to play again. IR[...]