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Pacific Rugby Cup roundup

Upolu Samoa came from behind for the second week running to beat Fiji Warriors 13-8 and maintain their 100 per cent record in this year¿s IRB Pacific Rugby Cup.

Upolu Samoa forging ahead

Upolu Samoa continued the unbeaten start to their defence of the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup title with a 22-5 defeat of Fiji Barbarians away from home at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Friday.

England leapfrog Australia in rankings

England got their Six Nations campaign back on track and ended France's hopes of the Grand Slam with a 24-13 victory at the Stade de France on Saturday, a result which sees them return to fourth spot in the latest Internationl Rugby Board (IRB) World Rankings.

IRB to use new RWC seeding system

The IRB world rankings will, for the first time, be used to seed teams at the 2011 World Cup.

Global Results - 10 February

More drama in the Six Nations as Ireland and Italy fought back. Again Scotland were the well-beaten side.

Global Results - 3 February

The Six Nations opened with a couple of fascinating matches as Italy ran Ireland close in Dublin and, for the first time since 1988, Wales beat England in London.

Samoan reject back in Auckland

Former Auckland prop Peter Fatialofa, one of Samoa's most dedicated servants, has returned to the New Zealand province shattered after being overlooked to take over as coach of his country's national side.

Palamo handed Samoa reins

Former Samoan Under-19 and Sevens coach Niko Palamo will take over from All Blacks legend Michael Jones as the country's new national team coach.

Samoa hunting for full-time coach

The Samoa Rugby Union (SRU) is looking for a full-time coach to replace Michael Jones at the helm, following the legendary flanker's resignation after the World Cup in France.

Polu heads for Toulon

Toulon have again opened their purse and taken in Junior Poluleuligaga as a "medical joker" to cover for the loss of South African scrum-half Norman Jordaan.

Integrated seasons on IRB table

The International Rugby Board (IRB) will placed two of the most contentious issues on the table at their 'global playing season' forum in Woking, England, next week.

Lui gets his Sevens legs

Western Samoa coach Galumalemana Rudolf Moors on Thursday named only one World Cup player in his squad of 12 to contest the first two legs of the 2007/08 International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens World Series.

Jones relieved after victorious farewell

Samoa coach Michael Jones was relieved to see his side get a win on the board as they brought the curtain down on a disappointing World Cup.

Samoan early rush enough

Samoa fought out a gripping 25-21 win over the USA on Wednesday, holding off a stiff Eagles fightback to claim the spoils.

Lima's career cut short

Brian Lima's record-breaking World Cup career is officially over. In fact he's has already played his last international match.