Upolu Samoa

Upolu Samoa

Upolu Samoa is a rugby union team controlled by the Samoa Rugby Union. It is one of the two Samoa rugby union teams participating in the Pacific Rugby Cup, the other being Savaii Samoa. Upolu Samoa is selected from all rugby union tournaments that took place in Samoa.

As of 2008, Upolu are the only side to have reached two IRB Pacific Rugby Cup Grand Finals, winning in 2007.

IRB Pacific Rugby Cup summary

2006

The Upolu Samoa team failed to reach the final of the Pacific Rugby Cup in its inaugural year. Samoa was instead represented by Savaii Samoa, who won the cup.

2007

After an entertaining 2007 Tournament, Upolu Samoa managed to reach the final for the first time. Upolu Samoa beat Tau'uta Reds 35 points to 15 to claim the trophy.

2008

In 2008, Upolu again reached the Grand Final, this time as first seeds, but in the event had to be satisfied with being runners-up as Tautahi Gold won the match, and the title, 11 points to 3.

Full IRB Pacific Rugby Cup Results

2006

*13 May 2006 Savaii Samoa 36 defeated 20 Upolu Samoa
*6 May 2006 Fiji Barbarians 30 defeated 15 Upolu Samoa
*29 Apr 2006 Tau'uta Reds 19 lost to 20 Upolu Samoa
*22 Apr 2006 Upolu Samoa 8 drew with 8 Fiji Warriors
*15 Apr 2006 Upolu Samoa 18 lost to 20 Tautahi Gold

Complete 2006 Record : 2 Wins, 2 Defeats, 1 Tie

2007

*Upolu Samoa vs Savaii Samoa (14 - 13)
*Upolu Samoa vs Fiji Barbarians (26 - 25)
*Upolu Samoa vs Tau'uta Reds (30 - 31)
*Upolu Samoa vs Tau'tahi Gold (10 - 13)
*Upolu Samoa vs Fiji Warriors (29 - 27)

FINAL

*Upolu Samoa vs Tau'uta Reds (35 - 15)

Complete 2007 Record : 4 Wins, 2 Defeats

2008

2008 Squad

Forwards
*Taligatuli Moala,Paul Lewis, Solomona Tavita, Donald Kerslake, Ferro Faalogo, Esau Hunt, Evile Falefatu, Mulifusi Ulima, Muliufi Salanoa , Andrew Williams, Taleni Toloa, Tui Fitiao, Ola Pipili, Lavatai Toolo, Ken Ulia, Ruperake Petaia, Sikuka Uimaitua, Alapasa Cortz, Musolini Magele, Nissan Faatui, Leilua Fiu, Asiasiga Toalepaialii, Toalima Failaga, Sirovai Sila

Backs
*Uale Mai, Notise Tauafao, Mike Gabriel, Roger Warren, Lolo Lui, Samasoni Moala, Gasolo Salima, Tulise Teni, Timoteo Iosua, Tuugasala Sione, Pulemalie Sopo, Joiner Key, Uaealesi Faatauvaa, Mathew Iakopo, Mikaele Pesamino, Taulgai Afamasaga, Suauu Puauli.

Coaching Team and Management
*Fepuleai Selefuti Patu (Coach)
*Papaliitele Peter Fatialofa (Assistant Coach)
*Aiolupotea Taufusi Salesa (Assistant Coach)
*Ryan Schuster (Manager).


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