Fiji vs Samoa | Live & Latest Rugby Union Scores & Results

Fiji

42 - 16

Full Time

Samoa

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

79'

Fiji go for goal with Caleb Muntz taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fiji is finished off by Kitione Salawa

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kitione Salawa bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Vuate Karawalevu is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Iosefo Masi bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

76'

Caleb Muntz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Fiji results in a try for Vuate Karawalevu

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Vuate Karawalevu took full advantage.

73'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula played a key part in that try.

73'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Apisalome Vota getting some game time.

72'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Inia Tabuavou being replaced.

72'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Senio Toleafoa getting some game time.

71'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Ben Nee Nee being replaced.

71'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Brook Toomalatai getting some game time.

70'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Aki Seiuli being replaced.

70'

Fiji make a substitution with Moses Sorovi coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Frank Lomani coming off.

66'

Samoa make a substitution with Afa Moleli coming on.

66'

Samoa make a substitution with Tomasi Alosio coming off.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Mesulame Dolokoto coming on.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Mesake Vocevoce coming on.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Isoa Nasilasila coming off.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Albert Tuisue coming on.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Elia Canakaivata coming off.

65'

Yellow Card

Tuna Tuitama (Samoa) is shown a yellow card

64'

Samoa sub Stacey Ili comes onto the field.

63'

Pisi Leilua departs for Samoa.

63'

Samoa sub Danny Tusitala comes onto the field.

63'

Melani Matavao departs for Samoa.

63'

Fiji sub Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula comes onto the field.

63'

Epeli Momo departs for Fiji.

63'

Fiji sub Peni Ravai comes onto the field.

61'

Samu Tawake departs for Fiji.

61'

Conversion

The Fiji supporters go wild as Caleb Muntz successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Frank Lomani to score the try.

59'

Selestino Ravutaumada played a key part in that try.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Caleb Muntz kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Kitione Salawa from scoring as they record the try for Fiji.

54'

Sama Malolo comes on.

54'

Andrew Tuala comes off.

54'

Yellow Card

Pisi Leilua (Samoa) is shown a yellow card

53'

What a run here by Meli Derenalagi as they get over the gainline!

53'

Frank Lomani makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz kicks the penalty.

44'

Fiji make a substitution with Eroni Mawi coming on.

40'

Fiji make a substitution with Haereiti Hetet coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz kicks the penalty.

40'

Samoa sub Jonah Mau'u comes onto the field.

36'

OJ Noa departs for Samoa.

36'

Penalty Goal

D'Angelo Leuila has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Yellow Card

Temo Mayanavanua (Fiji) is shown a yellow card

34'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Iosefo Masi scores from close range.

29'

Trouble here as Iosefo Masi breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Frank Lomani is finished off with a try.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as D'Angelo Leuila kicks the penalty goal.

26'

Trouble here as Alapati Leiua breaches the defence.

25'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Tietie Tuimauga getting some game time.

22'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Marco Fepulea'i being replaced.

22'

More power was needed in that drop goal attempt by D'Angelo Leuila as it drops short.

20'

Conversion

D'Angelo Leuila converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Samoa results in a try for Pisi Leilua

16'

Melani Matavao sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Melani Matavao took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Alapati Leiua took full advantage.

15'

Penalty Goal

D'Angelo Leuila makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Tuna Tuitama took full advantage.

Caleb Muntz has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Fiji are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Kitione Salawa touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fiji v Samoa 
  
 Pacific Nations Cup - Round 1 
  
 Fri 23rd August 2024, 02:00am EDT 
  
 HFC Bank Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

61%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

81%

Possession Last 10 min

19%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Salawa

42 - 16

78'

Karawalevu

37 - 16

73'

Tuitama

64'

32 - 16

Muntz

32 - 16

61'

Lomani

30 - 16

59'

Muntz

25 - 16

55'

Salawa

23 - 16

54'

Leilua

53'

18 - 16

Muntz

18 - 16

44'

Half Time

Muntz

15 - 16

40'

Leuila

35'

12 - 16

Mayanavanua

12 - 13

34'

Muntz

12 - 13

30'

Masi

10 - 13

29'

Leuila

26'

5 - 13

Leuila

17'

5 - 10

Leilua

16'

5 - 8

Leuila

12'

5 - 3

Salawa

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Fiji

Samoa

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Defence Profile

Fiji

Samoa

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

46%

3-6 secs

40%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Other Fixtures

20 - 17

20 - 52

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