News: Samoa

We have started to collect the most important news related to Samoa in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Samoa – overview

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• December 30th 2011 – September 11th 2011
• July 17th 2011 – November 13th 2009
• October 22nd 2009 – March 25th 2009
• September 22nd 2007 – September 28th 2006

Samoa: news

Samoa and Tokelau skip dateline

Friday, December 30th 2011, 11:23
related countries: Tokelau

Samoa and Tokelau skip a day and jump to the other side of the international dateline to align with trade partners.
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VIDEO: Samoa dateline move 'will stop confusion'

Friday, December 30th 2011, 3:18
related countries: Tokelau

The tiny Pacific Islands of Samoa and Tokelau are going to miss out an entire day when they move across the international dateline.
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NZ submits Samoan film to Oscars

Friday, October 14th 2011, 11:37
related countries: New Zealand

New Zealand submits its first ever film to be considered for a best foreign language film Oscar.
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Tokelau to make dateline switch

Thursday, October 6th 2011, 10:10
related countries: Tokelau

The South Pacific community of Tokelau says it will jump to the other side of the international dateline, following a similar move by Samoa.
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Steyn injury blow for Springboks

Saturday, October 1st 2011, 6:20

South Africa utility back Francois Steyn is set to miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a shoulder injury against Samoa.
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South Africa 13-5 Samoa

Friday, September 30th 2011, 9:31

Bryan Habana scores his 40th South Africa try but the Springboks are given a tough match by Samoa.
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Wales 17-10 Samoa

Sunday, September 18th 2011, 5:16
related countries: Bermuda, United Kingdom
related places: Hamilton

Shane Williams' vital second-half try helps Wales see off Samoa's stern challenge in Hamilton to boost their hopes of making the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Live text - Wales v Samoa

Sunday, September 18th 2011, 3:09
related countries: Bermuda, United Kingdom
related places: Hamilton

Wales seek to record their first win of the World Cup as they take on Samoa in Pool D in Hamilton.
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Rugby World Cup: Samoa 49-12 Namibia

Wednesday, September 14th 2011, 4:29
related countries: Namibia, United Kingdom

Alesana Tuilagi scores a hat-trick of tries as Samoa warm up for Sunday's clash with Wales by beating Namibia in Rotorua.
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Samoan boy given name of famous rugby scoreline

Sunday, September 11th 2011, 13:31

The Samoan boy named after a Welsh defeat
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December 30th 2011 – September 11th 2011July 17th 2011 – November 13th 2009October 22nd 2009 – March 25th 2009September 22nd 2007 – September 28th 2006