The Weight of the Gold: Epenesa Elison’s Ascent from the Lynwood Ward to World Glory

In the humid air of Baku, Azerbaijan, the weight of a twelve-month wait finally lifted from the shoulders of Epenesa Elison. As the final whistle blew in the 57kg U17 World Championship final, the girl known to her family simply as “Bugg” collapsed into a flood of tears. It was a stark contrast to the […]

EXCLUSIVE: World Rugby Clarifies Reports Surrounding Lakapi Samoa, Says Claims of Ban and Compliance Deadline Are Inaccurate

As concern continues to grow over the future of rugby in Samoa, World Rugby has clarified key claims circulating in recent reports, telling Island City Media that assertions of a four-year international ban and a compliance deadline for Lakapi Samoa are not accurate. The clarification comes after widespread reports suggested that Lakapi Samoa could face […]