Samoa PM Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegao says the country's rugby union has lost $1.5m in hosting the All Blacks.

Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegao says the country's rugby union lost $1.5 million (NZ$1m) hosting the All Blacks.

The All Blacks played their long-awaited test in Apia on July 8, winning 25-16.

The fixture was hailed as a huge success in terms of the match and the hosting logistics with Samoa coming to a standstill for the All Blacks' trip. But the massive costs of the historic visit to the island nation by the world's No 1 rugby team have been revealed.

HANNAH PETERS/ GETTY IMAGES New Zealand Prime Minister John Key with Samoa counterpart Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegao at the All Blacks match in Apia.

Tuilaepa, who doubles as chairman of the Samoan Rugby Union, has claimed the total cost of the test – assembling the largely offshore-based Samoan squad and hosting the All Blacks - was $3.4m (NZ$2.1m), offset by generated revenue of $1.9m (NZ$1.2m).

That left the union staring at a loss of $1.5m (NZ$1m).

"$3.4 million was spent to host the All Blacks. The money was spent on preparations, the cost of everything and allowances. The bulk of the money went towards the players' allowances," Tuilaepa told a news conference in a report by the Samoan Observer.

Photosport The All Blacks entered into the spirit of the occasion for their historic trip to Samoa as coach Steve Hansen and Richie McCaw show.

"So there was a loss of $1.5m, but that's the reality faced by the union. The truth is that the union needs at least $10m every year for its international fixtures."

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The Samoan squad had an extended camp leading into the All Blacks test and the Pacific Nations Cup which it is now contesting with Tonga, Fiji, the United States, Canada and Japan.

Income from the All Blacks fixture hadn't matched outgoings.

"It doesn't cover our expenses, especially the extended camp for the players. Food, allowances, transport… it's all money," Tuilaepa.

Tuilaepa suggested government help would be needed to fill the financial shortfall.

After beating the United States 21-16 in their Pacific Nations Cup opener, Samoa drew 30-30 with Fiji in their second clash.

Samoa have a realistic chance of making the World Cup playoffs from their pool where they are grouped with South Africa, Scotland, Japan and the United States.

* The currency amounts in this article have been adjusted since first publishing to denote Samoan tala values.