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Amerika Samoa Rugby Union Appoints New Leadership for National 7s Program
February 9, 2026 - Pago Pago, American Samoa - The Amerika Samoa Rugby Union (ASRU) announces the appointment of Mose Timoteo as Head Coach of the ASRU Men’s National Rugby Sevens Team (Talavalu), and Belasio Julian Christian Koroiadi as Head Coach of the Women’s National Rugby Sevens Team (Segaula). In addition, Kristin Richeimer Timoteo has been appointed Rugby Development Officer. These appointments formalize ASRU’s commitment to a unified, long-term pathway for high-performance and grassroots rugby development in American Samoa.
American Samoa 2026 National 7s Teams
Player ID Camps
The first milestones under the new coaching leadership will be a series of ASRU National 7s Player Identification Camps, launching the athlete evaluation and selection process for American Samoa-eligible players based on-island and in the United States. The camps in Utah (March 14th) and American Samoa (April 18th) mark the beginning of a transparent, merit-based pathway tied to long-term development initiatives. Players in the US and American Samoa can find more information and register for the camps in Utah and American Samoa below.​
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Utah Event Details:
Event Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Event Location: Summit Academy, Bluffdale, Utah
Event Time: 12:00-4:00 PM
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American Samoa Event Details:
Event Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Event Location: American Samoa (Field location TBD)
Event Time: TBD
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