Samoa have set their sights on a quarter-final berth at this year's Rugby World Cup, but have no illusions about the challenge ahead as they prepare to negotiate the tournament's 'pool of death'.

Samoa's Nigel Ah Wong runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Samoa and Chile at the Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Wednesday 20 September: Italy vs Uruguay, Pool A (Nice, 4.45pm) Thursday 21 September: France vs Namibia, Pool A (Marseille, 8pm) Friday 22 September: Argentina vs Samoa, Pool D (Saint-Etienne, 4 ...

As for Samoa, the result is a disappointment following an opening 34-9 victory over Russia. The Pacific Islanders became the first side to fail to score a point in a game this tournament, while ...

Pool Stages Friday 22 August 7.30pm: England vs USA, Pool A (Stadium of Light, Sunderland) Saturday 23 August 12pm: Australia vs Samoa, Pool A (Salford Community Stadium, Manchester) 2.45pm ...

Wednesday 20 September: Italy vs Uruguay, Pool A (Nice, 4.45pm) Thursday 21 September: France vs Namibia, Pool A (Marseille, 8pm) Friday 22 September: Argentina vs Samoa, Pool D (Saint-Etienne, 4 ...

Tahiti's dominance in swimming on day four of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games was broken by some golden moments shared by other ...

ARGENTINA vs. SAMOA (Samoa leads 3-1 overall, 2-1 in RWC) The Pumas are in a tight spot in just their second pool game.