A Nation Ready for Reform: Why Samoan Rugby Must Be Rebuilt for the Future.

Manu Samoa rugby team huddling in celebration after dominating Namibia with a 26-8 victory in the Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on November 13, 2025

Rugby in Samoa has never simply been a game. It is heritage. It is identity. It is pride woven intothe rhythm of village life and carried across oceans by generations of Samoans who have takentheir talent to the world stage. Yet today, despite its immense global influence and extraordinarytalent pipeline, Samoan rugby stands at one […]

RUNIT INVADES AMERICA: Australian-Born Collision Sport Built by Samoans Hits U.S. Soil

RUNIT collision sport athlete number 05 holding Steeden ball ahead of explosive USA Trials tour kickoff in Las Vegas November 18 2025

America, brace yourselves – the world’s most savage one-on-one combat sport is finally here. RUNIT – the no-holds-barred, full-speed collision format that’s already exploded for tens of millions of views worldwide – is storming the United States with six massive, 100% free trial events that will show American fans, live and in person, why the […]

Samoa’s Domination Over Namibia in Rugby World Cup Qualifier: Match Review

Manu Samoa rugby team huddling in celebration after dominating Namibia with a 26-8 victory in the Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on November 13, 2025

In the Rugby World Cup 2027 Final Qualification Tournament, Manu Samoa demonstrated superior strategic execution and physical dominance, securing a 26-8 victory over Namibia at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on November 13, 2025. This result positions Samoa favorably for qualification, highlighting their tactical prowess in a high-stakes international fixture. First-Half Analysis Samoa established control […]

Fiji Storms Back to Beat Samoa, Tonga Locks RWC 2027 Spot

Fiji rugby player scores a try against Samoa during the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 match in Rotorua securing Tonga’s spot at the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Rotorua turned into a battleground on Saturday as Fiji flipped the script on Samoa, storming back from a 15 to 5 deficit to claim a decisive 29 to 15 victory in the Pacific Nations Cup. The win not only cements Fiji’s place at the top of Pool A, it also delivers Tonga their golden ticket […]

Florinalaula’au “Nalu” Liufau: A Legacy Inked in Culture, Forged in Rugby

Florina Laulaʻau Liufau playing women’s rugby, representing Island City Media sports coverage.

In the heart of Southern California, where Polynesian pride pulses through every beat of a drum and every step of a siva, a new kind of performer is stepping into the spotlight—not on a stage, but on the pitch. Her name is Florinalaula’au “Nalu” Liufau, and at just 18 years old, she’s not only making […]