Upolu Samoa

Upolu Samoa is a former Samoa rugby union representative team that played in the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup from 2006 to 2010. The other Samoan team in the Cup was Savaii Samoa. The players for Upolu Samoa were selected from all rugby union competitions in Samoa.

Upolu Samoa: 2007 Pacific Cup Champions

History

The Upolu Samoa team failed to reach the final of the Pacific Rugby Cup in its inaugural year, 2006. Samoa was instead represented by Savaii Samoa, who won the title. After an entertaining 2007 tournament, Upolu managed to reach the final for the first time and became the Pacific Rugby Cup champions, defeating Tau'uta Reds in the final played at Teufaiva Stadium in Nukuʻalofa on 5 May 2007. Upolu Samoa hosted the final at Apia Park for the next two seasons but had to be satisfied with being runners-up on both occasions with Tautahi Gold winning 11 to 3 in 2008, and Fiji Warriors winning 19 to 7 in 2008.[1][2]

Record

Honours

Pacific Rugby Cup

Season standings

Pacific Rugby Cup

Year Pos Pld W D L F A style="width:25

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 BP Pts Final  Notes  
2010 5th 510494122−2837 —  Did not compete in finals
2009 1st 540111484+30117 7–19  Lost final to Fiji Warriors
2008 1st 54019049+41117 3–11  Lost final to Tautahi Gold
2007 2nd 5302112114−2315 35–15  Won final against Tau'uta Reds
2006 5th 511381113−3217 —  Did not compete in finals

Squads
2008 Upolu Samoa Squad
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 Failalo, 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).

References
  1. "2008 Pacific Rugby Cup Fixtures and Results". Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions. 2008. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  2. "2009 Pacific Rugby Cup Fixtures and Results". Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions. 2009. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  3. "Pacific Rugby Cup". Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions. Archived from the original on 22 June 2008. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
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