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Rugby chiefs adamant cash-strapped Samoa receiving 'support' at Women's World Cup

World Rugby officials confirmed on Tuesday at Twickenham that the Women's World Cup covers flight and accommodation costs for all teams, including Samoa.
This support follows financial challenges revealed last year when Samoa's men's rugby team canceled a European tour to avoid bankruptcy risks for their governing body.
World Rugby is also helping emerging teams like Samoa by providing specialist coaches and former referee Alain Rolland to reduce penalty counts while funding teams to arrive and compete.
World Rugby head Sally Horrox stated, "We will fund teams to get here and to compete," emphasizing they want athletes to be "as well supported as we possibly can" during the tournament.
These measures illustrate World Rugby's focus on financial sustainability and increased investment over the next four years to support teams like Samoa and strengthen global women's rugby.

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