AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSamoa Rugby Governance: Cabinet has approved the Samoa Rugby Football Union as the official rugby governing body, following separate 7s tournaments by Lakapi Samoa and S.R.F.U. and raising questions about interim leadership as Manu Samoa’s 2028 banner decision looms. Measina Festival Culture: Samoa’s master weavers are urging young people to keep learning traditional fine mat weaving despite modern mats entering the market, while the Measina Festival’s Ailao Afi fire-knife highlight crowned Lene Luaono and showcased performers including young autistic participants. Pickleball Spotlight: Goretti Su’a won gold again at the Heineken Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, adding a second consecutive international medal for Samoa in the 50+ 5.0 division. Pacific Film & Storytelling: POP48 is underway, challenging Pacific filmmakers to tell their own stories fast—teams from Samoa, Fiji, Solomon Islands and the Cook Islands are racing to create short films in 48 hours. Sports on the Radar: World Rugby rankings keep the Springboks on top as the All Blacks chase history, while Samoa-linked rugby league news includes Payne Haas’ finger surgery update affecting his World Cup chances.
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