Ireland's Robbie Henshaw celebrates scoring their second try with teammates on March 18, 2023
Preview:Ireland vs. Samoa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Ireland and Samoa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 24, 22:48
 Johnny Sexton scores for Ireland on October 12, 2019
Ireland see off Samoa to book quarter-finals spot
Bundee Aki was sent off in the first half but Johnny Sexton helped himself to 18 points in the rout.
Oct 12, 13:26
 Samoa's Jack Lam in action with Japan's Pieter Labuschagne and Kazuki Himeno on October 5, 2019
Jack Lam reveals he turned down club offers in order to play in World Cup
The 31-year-old rejected a lucrative move to France to head instead to the World Cup.
Oct 11, 08:51
 Rugby Union generic
Jonny Gray, Ross Ford suspensions overturned
Scotland are given a major boost after the suspensions handed to Ross Ford and Jonny Gray are overturned ahead of their quarter-final tie against South Africa.
Oct 17, 13:55
 Rugby Union generic
Scotland appeal Ross Ford, Jonny Gray bans at Rugby World Cup
Scotland announce that they have appealed against the three-week bans given to forwards Ross Ford and Jonny Gray at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 15, 08:34
 Rugby Union generic
Samoa defeat USA in Rugby World Cup opener
Samoa defeat USA 25-16 in the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 20, 12:52
 Rugby Union generic
Live Commentary: Samoa 25-16 USA - as it happened
Tries from Tim Nanai-Williams and Ofisa Treviranus help Samoa to defeat the USA 25-16. Read how the action unfolded with Sports Mole's text commentary.
Sep 20, 10:30