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Manu Samoa Inspire a Generation

10/10/2015, England, Rugby, IRB Rugby World Cup 2015, Article # 13725899

FILM - Rugby World Cup - Manu Samoa Inspire a Generation

 
The Samoan Rugby Union squad are all too aware of the importance of their impact as a team and individuals on the youth of today. Here Stephen Betham and his team take time out from the World Cup to spend time with local students and share their thoughts about the importance of making a difference to young people at home.
Samoa v Japan - Match Report

Samoa v Japan - Match Report

05/10/2015, England, Rugby, IRB Rugby World Cup 2015, Article # 13568580

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Samoa Ready for Next Challenge - Samoa v Japan

Samoa Ready for Next Challenge - Samoa v Japan

03/10/2015, England, Rugby, IRB Rugby World Cup 2015, Article # 13520774
 
Samoa Ready for Next Challenge - Samoa v Japan 
 
As Samoa face their crucial third game in their World Cup pool they took to Stadium MK for their Captain's Run and to face the press to talk about their final preparations and the Japan team they face.
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SAMOA WELCOMED TO RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 AT BRIGHTON DOME

SAMOA WELCOMED TO RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 AT BRIGHTON DOME

12/09/2015, England, Rugby, IRB Rugby World Cup 2015, Article # 12928933
 
SAMOA WELCOMED TO RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 AT BRIGHTON DOME
For immediate release: Friday 11 September 2015
Issued on behalf of England Rugby 2015
  • Rugby World Cup 2015 welcomes Samoa ahead of their first game on September 20
  • Tickets still available for Samoa's matches against South Africa, USA, Scotland and Japan viatickets.rugbyworldcup.com
  • Photos from the event are available here
Today the Samoa team were welcomed to Rugby World Cup 2015 during their official Welcome Ceremony at Brighton Dome.

The ceremony marked the arrival of the team ahead of the start of their Rugby World Cup 2015 campaign at Brighton Community Stadium on September 20, when they face USA in their opening game of the Tournament.

Photos from the ceremony can be accessed here.

The ceremony saw the Samoa squad arrive at Brighton Dome to be greeted by a choir from Chestnuts Primary School from Bletchley, MK, performing World In Union in front of an audience including figures from World Rugby, England Rugby 2015 and the RFU, as well as the player's families and the local community.

Following welcome speeches, from Vice Chairman of World Rugby, Oregan Hoskins, and England Rugby 2015 Managing Director, Steve Brown, each member of the team was presented with a Tournament cap and Rugby World Cup 2015 participation medal. There were four cap and medal bearers who were selected from local clubs and educational institutions, representing the legacy of Rugby World Cup 2015.  

With the Tournament rapidly approaching, fans still have the opportunity to get their hands on tickets to see Samoa at the third largest sports event in the world. Tickets for the following matches can still be purchased at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com:
  • September 20, 12:00 – Samoa vs United States, Brighton Community Stadium
  • September 26, 16:45 – South Africa vs Samoa, Villa Park, Birmingham
  • October 3, 14:30 – Samoa vs Japan, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes
  • October 10, 14:30 – Samoa vs Scotland, St James' Park, Newcastle
Tickets for a number of other matches across the tournament are available at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com  

During their time at Rugby World Cup 2015, Samoa will be staying at the following Team Bases:
  • Sutton Coldfield RFC
  • University of Brighton
  • Gateshead International Stadium
  • Milton Keynes & MK Dons
The official ticket resale service is still live via tickets.rugbyworldcup.com and provides support to fans who wish to sell tickets for matches they can no longer attend. Fans should only buy tickets from official sources to ensure their ticket is valid for entry at Rugby World Cup 2015 matches.

Tickets are also available via the official travel (domestic and international) and hospitality programmes. More details on these programmes can be found at www.rugbyworldcup.com/ticketing.  

In order to enjoy the best possible spectator experience  and not be let down or misled, Rugby World Cup 2015 are urging fans to only buy tickets from official sources. For more information and to check whether a company or certain website is an official RWC2015 channel, fans can use an 'Official Checker' tool located at www.rugbyworldcup.com/buyofficial.
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