Samoa Rugby Test
All Blacks coach made Samoan Matai in 'special' ceremony
The head coach of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team has been bestowed with the chiefly matai title Tupuivao in the village of Vaiala in Apia Township.
All Blacks help spread the healthy word
The final whistle may have blown on the historic All Blacks-Manu Samoa Test match but the World Champions can leave the Pacific nation knowing they've left something behind. Audio
Covering Manu Samoa test 'a privilege'
Witnessing history unfold and coming to Samoa to cover the historic test between the All Blacks and Manu Samoa was a privilege, says Matt Chatterton.
Manu Samoa still winners despite loss
Manu Samoa lost to the All Blacks in Apia but some locals feel they've won simply by getting the match to happen. Audio
A rugby test frenzy in Apia
Calls of 'Go Samoa!' and 'Go All Blacks!" filled the air in the Samoan capital today during the countdown to this afternoon's historic test.
'Samoa's more rugby mad than NZ' - Richie McCaw
Excitement is reaching fever pitch in Samoa ahead of today's historic Test between Manu Samoa and the All Blacks.
'All we needed to do was to call John Campbell'
A huge crowd lined the streets of Apia today to honour the Manu Samoa and All Blacks rugby teams - who face each for the first time on Samoan soil tomorrow. Audio
Manu Samoa 'grow limbs' to take on ABs
The Manu Samoa team will "grow an arm and a leg" when they take on the All Blacks in Apia this week, All Blacks great Michael Jones says. Audio
Students get a lesson from the ABs
Students at Apia's Marist Brothers' Primary School were back at school this morning despite it being the holidays.
Fans thrilled as All Blacks arrive in Samoa
The All Blacks are finally on Samoan turf, ready to play in an historic first Test match between the two nations. Audio
All Blacks touch down in Samoa
The All Blacks have touched down in Samoa, arriving to screaming fans and tight security.