Media reports out of Apia says the new Samoa Rugby Football Union (SRFU), a rival organisation to Lakapi Samoa, was launched at the Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Hotel on Friday evening. RNZ Pacific sources says World Rugby had given conditions given to government, although World Rugby has denied giving an ultimatum, stating it was “in dialogue with all parties in a mediator role”. Lakapi Samoa has not responded to RNZ Pacific’s questions about Lakapi Samoa board resignations. “Something is very wrong with Samoa rugby,” Matafeo said at the launch. Tuila’epa had warned earlier that a rival union and government’s interference could be bad for Samoa Rugby, as that could see their suspension by World Rugby.