AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRugby Governance Clash: Samoa’s government has formally backed a new Sāmoa Rugby Football Union (SRFU), but World Rugby says Lakapi Sāmoa remains the recognised full member and Samoa’s representative on the World Rugby Council—leaving uncertainty over how the split affects Manu Sāmoa’s international role. Women’s Rugby on the Move: Fiji and Samoa will fly the Pacific flag at the WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong, with Samoa’s Manusina set to play Netherlands and other pool matches as teams chase momentum toward future Rugby World Cup campaigns. Health Funding for Samoa: Samoa signed an agreement for nearly US$3m in medical equipment and supplies under an ADB-backed Pacific project, aimed at strengthening vaccines, cold-chain logistics, and primary health access. Community Prevention Push: Samoa launched “Lalaga Le Vā” to tackle illegal drugs and violence earlier through families, villages, schools and ministries, with prevention and early intervention at the centre. Sport Pathways: Rotorua will host the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup, featuring Samoa in the men’s 7s and women’s SVNS 3 qualification race.
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