ADVERTISEMENT

1News

Manu Samoa show flashes of brilliance in win over Heartland XV

August 31, 2019

The Samoans produced some scintillating tries in the 36-19 win over the Heartland XV. (Source: Other)

Manu Samoa has beaten the NZ Heartland XV 36-19 in an entertaining clash at Eden Park this afternoon.

The Manu produced some scintillating tries with Tim Nanai-Williams impressing and Crusaders prop Michael Alaalatoa scoring twice on debut for Samoa.

The Heartland XV, made up of players from the Heartland Championship, more than held their own on the big stage with winger Willie Paiaaua, who scored a great try after tiptoeing down the left-hand touchline, one of several to shine.

Manu Samoa face the Wallabies next weekend in another warm-up match before opening their Rugby World Cup campaign against Russia.

ADVERTISEMENT

Rugby Rugby World Cup

SHARE ME

More Stories

More Stories

Liana Mikaele-Tu'u goes over for her’s and New Zealand’s 2nd Try.

Black Ferns want to finish RWC with performance they're proud of

The Black Ferns are set to enter uncharted territory when they face France in their first bronze final in a Rugby World Cup.

Sat, Sep 27

2:04

Justine Pelletier runs in for Canada's first try against the Black Ferns in Bristol.

Analysis: Black Ferns' defeat increases sense of decline in NZ rugby

New Zealand's World Cup defeat and the All Blacks' record loss to South Africa adds up to a very bad week for the game here, writes Patrick McKendry.

Sun, Sep 21

6:45

New Zealand skipper Kennedy Tukuafu and head coach Allan Bunting address the media after their defeat in Bristol.

'We're gutted' - Ill-disciplined Black Ferns reflect on World Cup shock

The defending champions were on the wrong side of the referee and the scoreboard in their semifinal defeat to Canada.

Sat, Sep 20

The Black Ferns react to their World Cup semifinal loss to Canada in Bristol.

Canada run riot against Black Ferns in World Cup semifinal

The street-smart Canadians were far too good for New Zealand despite the defending champions threatening a comeback in Bristol.

Sat, Sep 20

6:45

Referee Maggie Cogger-Orr.

Kiwi referee given whistle for biggest match of her career

Maggie Cogger-Orr has been selected to officiate this Sunday morning's Women's Rugby World Cup Semi-Final between host nation England and France.

Fri, Sep 19

0:40

Jorja Miller injury blow for Black Ferns ahead of Canada clash

Jorja Miller injury blow for Black Ferns ahead of Canada clash

Miller and Laura Bayfield are both unavailable to play in the semifinal due to injury - although the nature of the injuries hasn't been disclosed.

Thu, Sep 18

1:31

New Zealand skipper Kennedy Tukuafu and head coach Allan Bunting address the media after their defeat in Bristol.

'We're gutted' - Ill-disciplined Black Ferns reflect on World Cup shock

The defending champions were on the wrong side of the referee and the scoreboard in their semifinal defeat to Canada.

Sat, Sep 20

The Black Ferns react to their World Cup semifinal loss to Canada in Bristol.

Canada run riot against Black Ferns in World Cup semifinal

The street-smart Canadians were far too good for New Zealand despite the defending champions threatening a comeback in Bristol.

Sat, Sep 20

6:45

Referee Maggie Cogger-Orr.

Kiwi referee given whistle for biggest match of her career

Maggie Cogger-Orr has been selected to officiate this Sunday morning's Women's Rugby World Cup Semi-Final between host nation England and France.

Fri, Sep 19

0:40

Jorja Miller injury blow for Black Ferns ahead of Canada clash

Jorja Miller injury blow for Black Ferns ahead of Canada clash

Miller and Laura Bayfield are both unavailable to play in the semifinal due to injury - although the nature of the injuries hasn't been disclosed.

Thu, Sep 18

1:31

Liana Mikaele-Tu'u goes over for her’s and New Zealand’s 2nd Try.

Black Ferns want to finish RWC with performance they're proud of

The Black Ferns are set to enter uncharted territory when they face France in their first bronze final in a Rugby World Cup.

Sat, Sep 27

2:04

Justine Pelletier runs in for Canada's first try against the Black Ferns in Bristol.

Analysis: Black Ferns' defeat increases sense of decline in NZ rugby

New Zealand's World Cup defeat and the All Blacks' record loss to South Africa adds up to a very bad week for the game here, writes Patrick McKendry.

Sun, Sep 21

6:45

New Zealand skipper Kennedy Tukuafu and head coach Allan Bunting address the media after their defeat in Bristol.

'We're gutted' - Ill-disciplined Black Ferns reflect on World Cup shock

The defending champions were on the wrong side of the referee and the scoreboard in their semifinal defeat to Canada.

Sat, Sep 20

The Black Ferns react to their World Cup semifinal loss to Canada in Bristol.

Canada run riot against Black Ferns in World Cup semifinal

The street-smart Canadians were far too good for New Zealand despite the defending champions threatening a comeback in Bristol.

Sat, Sep 20

6:45

Referee Maggie Cogger-Orr.

Kiwi referee given whistle for biggest match of her career

Maggie Cogger-Orr has been selected to officiate this Sunday morning's Women's Rugby World Cup Semi-Final between host nation England and France.

Fri, Sep 19

0:40

Jorja Miller injury blow for Black Ferns ahead of Canada clash

Jorja Miller injury blow for Black Ferns ahead of Canada clash

Miller and Laura Bayfield are both unavailable to play in the semifinal due to injury - although the nature of the injuries hasn't been disclosed.

Thu, Sep 18

1:31

VIEW MORE RUGBY STORIES

Latest

Popular

1

Andrew, booted from the Royal Lodge, won’t be slumming it at Sandringham

6:00am

2

Boatie refuses to remove wreck amid three-year standoff with council

4:18pm

3

Wesley College has hostel licence suspended, ordered to shut by Friday

Monday 12:23pm

4

McDonald's takes another bite at a Wānaka store

7:01pm

5

'Worst behind us', but unemployment tipped to rise to near 9-year high

12:36pm

6

France threatens to block Shein over sale of child-like sex dolls

10:56am

Latest

Popular

1

Andrew, booted from the Royal Lodge, won’t be slumming it at Sandringham

6:00am

2

Boatie refuses to remove wreck amid three-year standoff with council

4:18pm

3

Wesley College has hostel licence suspended, ordered to shut by Friday

Monday 12:23pm

4

McDonald's takes another bite at a Wānaka store

7:01pm

5

'Worst behind us', but unemployment tipped to rise to near 9-year high

12:36pm

6

France threatens to block Shein over sale of child-like sex dolls

10:56am