Upolu Samoa Explained

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.

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 Nukualofa 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.

Record

Honours

Pacific Rugby Cup

Season standings

Pacific Rugby Cup

YearPosPldWDLFAstyle="width:25px;"+/-BPPtsFinalNotes
20105th510494122−2837 Did not compete in finals
20091st540111484+301177–19 Lost final to Fiji Warriors
20081st54019049+411173–11 Lost final to Tautahi Gold
20072nd5302112114−231535–15 Won final against Tau'uta Reds
20065th511381113−3217 Did not compete in finals

Squads

2008 SquadForwards

Backs

Coaching Team and Management