Contract extended

Cabinet approves extension of Samoa Police Commissioner’s contract

The extension was confirmed today in a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Prime Minister and Cabinet/Secretary to Cabinet, Agafili Shem Leo.

The statement from Cabinet is in response to an article in the Samoa Observer newspaper titled “Police Chief’s contract cut short by Cabinet” published on Sunday 6th of June and related editorial, “Revoking of Top Cop’s Contract bad timing” published on Monday 7th of June.

The statement refuted the article and editorial saying “This is INCORRECT.”

England extend Eddie Jones as coach until 2021

After guiding England to 22 wins in his 23 tests in charge, the Australian was rewarded for transforming the fortunes of the national team by getting a new deal through 2021.

As part of the deal, the English Rugby Football Union has planned a succession process that will likely see a new coach appointed by the end of the 2019-20 season, to work alongside Jones until the summer of 2021. The new coach would then lead England into the 2023 Rugby World Cup.