Samoa coach Michael Jones was relieved to see his side get a win on the board as they brought the curtain down on a disappointing World Cup.
Samoa fought out a gripping 25-21 win over the USA on Wednesday, holding off a stiff Eagles fightback to claim the spoils.
Brian Lima's record-breaking World Cup career is officially over. In fact he's has already played his last international match.
This is a match that can be labelled 'Hercus's Last Stand' - it is after all the United States' last realistic chance of a World Cup win.
Samoa have appealed against centre Brian Lima's three-week suspension for a dangerous tackle on England star Jonny Wilkinson.
Samoan hit-man Brian Lima has been banned for three weeks for executing a dangerous tackle on England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson.
United States coach Peter Thorburn has made three changes to his starting XV for Wednesday's Pool A match against Samoa in St. Etienne.
Brian Lima has been bracketed at inside centre with Elvis Seveali'i in the Samoan line-up for their Pool A match against the United States.
Samoan prop Census Johnston is desperate not to be a part of the first team from his country not winning a game at a World Cup.
The Samoan World Cup campaign went from bad to worse on Sunday with confirmation that three more of their key players suffered serious injuries.
Record-breaking Samoan centre Brian Lima has been cited for a dangerous tackle on England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson on Saturday.
Samoan coach Michael Jones has named England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson as the man who made the biggest difference in England's 44-22 win.
Michael Jones has openly defended the fierce, hard-hitting tackling that epitomises the Pacific Island brand of rugby.
England recorded their second victory of their World Cup on Saturday, an ultimately comfortable 44-22 win over Samoa in Pool A.
Brian Lima believes Samoa probably helped England on their way to World Cup glory in the tournament in Australia four years ago.
Samoan coach Michael Jones has vowed there can be no repeat of his team's tepid display against Pacific rivals Tonga last week.
There will be a huge familiarity factor when England and Samoa go head-to-head in this crucial World Cup Pool A match on Saturday.
Veteran midfielder Brian Lima will return to the Samoan starting XV for their crunch World Cup Pool A match against England on Saturday.
Samoan coach Michael Jones has labelled Saturday's World Cup Pool A showdown between Samoa and England is a battle of "two desperate teams".
England coach Brian Ashton has announced his team to play Samoa at Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes on Saturday, including Jonny Wilkinson. Olly Barkley is also fit and back in the side.
Furious Samoan coach Michael Jones has admitted that his team will be forced to eat humble pie after they were out-fought by Tonga.
Tonga have recorded one of the most famous wins in their rugby history, beating Samoa 19-15 in Montpellier and throwing Pool A wide open.
Samoan forwards coach Peter Fatialofa has underlined how IRB monetary support has seen his country's World Cup squad improve.
The all-Pacific World Cup derby between Samoa and Tonga at Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier, on Sunday will be a big hit... literally!
Samoan coach Michael Jones has made eight changes to the side ahead of their World Cup clash with Tonga in Montpellier on Saturday.
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Martin Johnson has been appointed England team manager, the 2003 World Cup-winning captain will take charge from 1st July.
New Zealand kept up their unbeaten start to the 2007/08 IRB Sevens World Series by scoring at the death to steal the NZI Sevens crown.
Wilkinson speaks out about the squad's successful World Cup campaign and how England can build on these performances for the 2008 6 Nations tournament.
Rugby Six Nations captains and coaches talking about the launch of 2008's RBS 6 Nations Launch.
New France coach Marc Lievremont announces sweeping changes following World Cup disappointment
Ed Draper brings you the latest Rugby Union headlines from around the world 
Martin Johnson has been appointed England team manager, the 2003 World Cup-winning captain will take charge from 1st July. 
New Zealand kept up their unbeaten start to the 2007/08 IRB Sevens World Series by scoring at the death to steal the NZI Sevens crown. 
Wilkinson speaks out about the squad's successful World Cup campaign and how England can build on these performances for the 2008 6 Nations tournament.
Rugby Six Nations captains and coaches talking about the launch of 2008's RBS 6 Nations Launch. 
New France coach Marc Lievremont announces sweeping changes following World Cup disappointment