World Rugby has denied a claim by the Samoan Rugby Union (SRU) that they are bankrupt and have promised to continue to back development of the sport in the Pacific Islands.
Samoan rugby was declared bankrupt by Prime Minister and SRU chairman Tuila’epa Sailele Malielegaoi before the team faced Scotland on Saturday (November 11).
However the game’s governing body, still reeling from the World Rugby Council vote to hand the 2023 World Cup to France instead of their favoured South Africa pick, have released a strongly worded statement refuting this claim.
“Recent stat…
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