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Samoa women's national rugby league team

For the men's team, see Samoa national rugby league team.

The Samoa women's national rugby league team, also known as the Fetū Sāmoa (means Samoa Stars), represents Samoa in Women's rugby league. They are administered by the Rugby League Samoa.[1]

Samoa
Team information
NicknameFetū Samoa
Governing bodyRugby League Samoa
RegionOceania
Head coachJamie Soward
IRL ranking20th
Uniforms
First colours
Team results
First international
Samoa vs Great Britain 
North Harbour Stadium, Albany, NZ
28 September 2003
Biggest win
Samoa 52 — 8 Russia
Stockland Park, Sunshine Coast, Australia
14 November 2008
Biggest defeat
Samoa 0 — 84 New Zealand 
North Harbour Stadium, Albany, NZ
6 October 2003
World Cup
Appearances2
Best result5th (2003 and 2008)

Fetu Samoa has made appearances at the 2003 and 2008 Women's Rugby League World Cup's.Samoa's last international Test Match was against the New Zealand Kiwi Ferns in June 2019, Auckland, New Zealand.[2]

Head to Head Records

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OpponentFMMRMWDLWin%PFPAShare
 Great Britain2003200310010.00%122830.00%
 Tonga200320082200100.00%84495.45%
 New Zealand2003202040040.00%201849.80%
 Australia2003201120020.00%268224.07%
 Niue200320031100100.00%241857.14%
 Cook Islands200320031100100.00%281860.87%
 Pacific Islands2008200810010.00%222645.83%
 France200820081100100.00%320100.00%
 Russia200820081100100.00%52886.67%
 Fiji202320231100100.00%261268.42%
Totals200320231570846.67%32638046.18%

Notes:

  • Table last updated 18 October 2023.
  • Share is the portion of "For" points compared to the sum of "For" and "Against" points.

Coaches

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The current Fetu Samoa head coach is Jamie Soward.[3]

NameTestsNinesRef.
SpanMWDLW%SpanMWDLW%
George Apelli Tuimaseve2003630350%N/A
Tavita Solomona2008520340%N/A[4]
Frank Fuimaono201110010%2018420250%
Glenn Brailey201910010%N/A[5]
Jeff TapualaN/A2019410325%[6]
Ross Uele202010010%N/A[7]
Jamie Soward20231100100%N/A

Current squad

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The Fetu Samoa squad for the 2023 Pacific Championships was announced on 3 October 2023.[8]
Players' ages are as at the date that the table was last updated, 12 October 2023.

J#PlayerAgePosition(s)Fetu SamoaClubNRLWOther Reps
DbtMTGFPtsCMTMTGFPts
1Destiny Mino-Sinapati—Fullback, Centre202310000 Titans101030012—
2Taylor-Adeline Mapusua25Wing, Centre202312008 Dragons242008—
3Petesa Lio20Centre, Wing202310000 Raiders220000—
4Niall Williams-Guthrie35Centre202310000 Titans11111004—
5Lindsay Tui18Wing, Centre202312008 Eels330000—
6Pauline Piliae-Rasabale31Five-eighth, Fullback202310306 Tigers99015030—
7Sienna Lofipo19Halfback202310000 Titans10102008—
8Fiona Jahnke20Prop, Lock202310000 Sharks110000—
9Destiny Brill20Hooker202310000 Broncos92170028 4 1
10Janelle Williams33Prop202310000 Raiders040000 1 1
15Onjeurlina Hunt27Second-row202020000 Leopards061004—
12Malaela Sua—Second-row, Prop202310000 Titans000000—
13Annetta Nu'uausala28Lock, Prop202311004 Broncos91830012 14
16Pihuka Berryman-Duff—Five-eighth202310000 Eels990000—
17Tafao Asaua19Prop202310000 Sea Eagles000000—
19Tamerah Leati19Centre202310000 Knights000000—
21Makayla Eli—Centre, Halfback202020000 Marlins000000—
17Sauleone Saipele—interchange—00000—000000—
–Avery-Rose Carmont—Hooker—00000 Leopards000000—
–Christian Pio23Prop, Second-row—00000 Tigers9202008 3 2
–Jetaya Faifua20Prop—00000 Cowboys51230012—
–Anasis Afia—interchange—00000—000000—

Notes

Results

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Full internationals

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DateOpponentScoreTournamentVenueVideoReports
28 Sep 2003  Great Britain
12–28
2003 WRLWC North Harbour Stadium—[12]
30 Sep 2003  Tonga
44–4
—[13]
6 Oct 2003  New Zealand
0–84
—[14]
8 Oct 2003  Australia
12–40
—[15]
10 Oct 2003  Niue
24–18
—[16]
12 Oct 2003  Cook Islands
28–18
6 Nov 2008  Tonga
40–0
2008 WRLWC Stockland Park, Sunshine Coast—[17]
8 Nov 2008 Pacific Islands
22–26
10 Nov 2008  New Zealand
4–26
[18]—
12 Nov 2008  France
32–0
—[19]
14 Nov 2008  Russia
52–8
—[20]
3 Sep 2011  Australia
14–42
Test Match Apia Park—[21]
22 Jun 2019  New Zealand
8–46
Test Match Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland[22]—
7 Nov 2020  New Zealand
8–28
Test Match Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland[23][24]
15 Oct 2023  Fiji
26–12
Pacific Championships Santos Stadium, Port Moresby[25][26][27]


Nines

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DateOpponentScoreTournamentVenueVideoReport
23 Feb 2018  Fiji
24–6
2018 Commonwealth Championship Dolphin Stadium, Brisbane[28]
23 Feb 2018  Australia
4–26
24 Feb 2018  Tonga
20–0
[29]
24 Feb 2018  Australia
8–14
8 Aug 2019  Cook Islands
12–16
2019 Pacific Games Apia Park[30]
8 Aug 2019 Solomon Islands
38–4
9 Aug 2019  Fiji
4–12
9 Aug 2019  Cook Islands
10–24
[31][32]
20 Nov 2023  Fiji
10–22
2023 Pacific Games National Stadium, Honiara
20 Nov 2023 Solomon Islands
20–8
—[33]
20 Nov 2023  Cook Islands
4–20
21 Nov 2023  Tonga
0–18
[34]
21 Nov 2023  Cook Islands
28–8
22 Nov 2023  Fiji
0–4
[35]

Teams

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2019 SquadFetu Samoa vs Kiwi FernsSaturday 22 June 2019Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Result: 8-46 (tries to Billy-Jean Ale & Moana Fineaso-Levi).The last time Fetu Samoa played against the New Zealand Kiwi Ferns team was at the 2008 World Cup in Queensland, Australia losing that match 4-26.

  1. Sieni Mose
  2. Moana Fineaso-Levi
  3. Va'anessa Molia-Fraser
  4. Ricshay Lemanu
  5. Sarah Togatuki
  6. Mikayla Malaki
  7. Taliah Fuimaono
  8. Emma Young
  9. Cesca Luafalealo
  10. Elianna Walton (Captain)
  11. Christina Pauli
  12. Masuisuimatamaalii Tauaua-Pauaraisa
  13. Luisa Gago
  14. Talia Lealaiauloto
  15. Billy-Jean Ale
  16. Lauretta Leao-Seve
  17. Taimane Levu

Head Coach: Glenn Bailey Assistant Coach: Frank (Sefo) FuimaonoManager: Liz Akuoi-Atmore

2018 SquadCommonwealth Nines Championship23-24 February 2018Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaIt had been 7 years since the Fetu Samoa team last played on the international scene in 2011. In 2018, the team competed at the Women's Commonwealth Nines Championship at the Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia. The team narrowly lost to the Australian Jillaroos in the gold medal match 8-14, coming away with a silver medal. In preparation for this, the team won the annual Cabramatta 9's International tournament in Sydney, Australia on Saturday 3 February 2018.

  • Atasi Lafai (Sataua, Saipipi)
  • Cecilia Smith (Fasito'o-uta, Nofoali'i)
  • Christine Pauli (Faleasiu)
  • Christina Tagaloa (Paia, Falelatai)
  • Emma-Marie Young (Malaela)
  • Lalovi Lealaiaulto (Avau, Lufilufi, Alafua)
  • Lauretta Leao-Seve (Fagali'i)
  • Luisa Gago (Avao, Fagaloa)
  • Maitua Feterika (Solosolo, Lufilufi)
  • Mikayla Malaki (Levi, Saleimoa, Falease'ela, Manono, Fasito'o)
  • Oneata Schwalger (Lalovaea, Saleaaumua)
  • Sarah Togatuki Nogotau (Satalo Falealili, Leulumoega, Nofoalii)
  • Shontelle Stowers (Lago)
  • Talia Lealaiauloto (Avau, Lufilufi, Alafua)
  • Taliah Fuimaono (Nofoali’i, Vailuutai)

Standbys:

  • Kristine Vaalepu (Saleimua, Salaaumua)
  • Liiah Tagaloa (Paia, Falelatai)

Coach: Frank (Sefo) Fuimaono (Fatausi, Safotulafai)Trainers: Rodney Hall (Toamua, Fasito’o-uta), Anjalee HowlettPhysio: Braydon VoManager: Sally Va'afusuaga (Faleāse’ela, Tuana’i, Tanugamanono)

2011 Squad

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Fetu Samoa squad that played in a test match against the Jillaroos on 1 September 2011 in Apia, Samoa:[36]

2008 World Cup Squad

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The tournament was held in Australia from 26 October, culminating in the final between Australia and New Zealand on 22 November. It was held at Stockland Park alongside the Police World Cup. Eight teams took part including defending champions New Zealand.

  1. Marie Leota
  2. Esther Fuaivaa
  3. Jean Oti
  4. Maryann Collins
  5. Mele Leuluaiali'i
  6. Ake Pereira
  7. Kally Leota
  8. Tolupene (Neta) Peau (Vice Captain)
  9. Maryanne Hemara
  10. Iriana Huriwai-Sasulu
  11. Sera Clayton (Captain)
  12. Theresa Malaitai
  13. Rachael Efaraimo
  14. Tunufa'i Poulava
  15. Serena Curtis-Lemuelu
  16. Laine Faapito
  17. Fuarosa Time
  18. Poto Lemalu-Tuisamoa
  19. Maima Tiatia
  21. Mate Lefale
  22. Justine Lavea
  23. Tatiana Tafatu

Head Coach: Tavita SolomonaManager: Jo ToleafoaTrainer / Secretary: May Afoa-PetersonSupport Staff: Daisy Va'afusuagaExecutive: Sally Va'afusuagaTour Manager: Tagaloa Fouina Su'aSamoan Official: Unasa Lautofa

Records

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Team

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Individual

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See also

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Sources

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AcronymItemYearsDatabase AppNotes
Direct Online Access
VH, VRVideo Highlights, Replay2008–presentYouTubeMatch highlights and or full match replays
NZRLNew Zealand Rugby League1995–presentNZRL websiteList of results for New Zealand women's rugby league team
NRLNational Rugby League2011NRL website2011 Test versus Australia
Indirect Online Access[nb 1]
RLWRugby League Week2003EBSCOhostScores for some 2003 World Cup matches.
DTDaily Telegraph2003NewsbankScores for some 2003 World Cup matches.
SCDSunshine Coast Daily2008NewsbankGood coverage of 2008 World Cup
  1. ^ Access through library eResources to database applications housing newspaper and journal content. This may require library membership. As an example, SLNSW eResources requires a membership number, although membership is free to residents of NSW.

References

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  1. ^ "Fetu Samoa gearing up for clash with NZ".
  2. ^ rugbyleaguesamoa.com (16 May 2013). "Fetu Samoa: 2011 - 2012". Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Samoa Appoint NRL, NRLW Coaches For Pacific Championships". International Rugby League. Rugby League Samoa. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  4. ^ Women's and Police Rugby League World Cups Official Event Program. Kawana, Queensland: Queensland Police Service Rugby League Association Inc. 3 November 2008.
  5. ^ "Glenn Brailey Named Fetu Samoa Head Coach". Asia Pacific Rugby League. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  6. ^ Airey, Thomas (5 July 2019). "Fetu Samoa 9s gelling quickly for Pacific Games". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Fetu Samoa gearing up for clash with NZ". Samoa Rugby League. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  8. ^ "A massive privilege: Fetu Samoa relish Williams-Guthrie inclusion". NRL. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Vulcans set for 2023 NZRL Premiership". Auckland League. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Farrelly Photos Women in League profile: Onjeurlina Leiataua". Auckland League. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  11. ^ Cousins, Wayne (4 May 2023). "Three Sea Eagles players to represent City". Sea Eagles.com.au. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Scoreboard". Rugby League Week (1/10/2003). Sydney: Bauer Media Group.
  13. ^ "SPORT details". Daily Telegraph. 1 October 2003. p. 82.
  14. ^ "Scoreboard". Rugby League Week (8/10/2003). Sydney: Bauer Media Group.
  15. ^ "SPORT details". Daily Telegraph. 9 October 2003. p. 57.
  16. ^ "Women's Rugby League". Rugby League Review. 1 November 2003. p. 8.
  17. ^ Gardiner, Peter (7 November 2008). "Hancock stars as Jillaroos romp home". Sunshine Coast Daily. p. 22.
  18. ^ "Kiwi Ferns v Samoa". YouTube. NZ Rugby League. 3 August 2017 [2008]. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  19. ^ Tuxworth, Jon (13 November 2008). "Sister Act". Sunshine Coast Daily. p. 48.
  20. ^ "English pride comes to the fore". Sunshine Coast Daily. 15 November 2008. p. 106.
  21. ^ "Jillaroos successful in tour of Samoa". NRL.com. 5 September 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  22. ^ "Kiwi Ferns v Samoa Full Match Replay". YouTube. NZ Rugby League. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  23. ^ "Kiwi Ferns vs Fetu Samoa Invitational 2020 Full". New Zealand Rugby League. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  24. ^ Reive, Christopher (7 November 2020). "Rugby league: Kiwi Ferns beat Samoa in international return". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  25. ^ "Fetu Samoa v Fiji Bulikula - Match Highlights - 2023 Pacific Championships". YouTube. NRLW - National Rugby League Women's. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  26. ^ Davies, Justin (15 October 2023). "Samoa brush past Fiji". League Unlimited. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  27. ^ Rosser, Corey (15 October 2023). "Fetu Samoa survive late comeback to beat Fiji Bulikula". NRL. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  28. ^ "Commonwealth Championship: Day 1 Results". QRL. Commonwealth Championship Media. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  29. ^ "Commonwealth Championships Results - Day Two". Love Rugby League. 24 February 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  30. ^ "Results from Day 1 of 2019 Pacific Games". Asia Pacific Rugby League. 8 July 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  31. ^ "Rugby League 9s, Pacific Games 2019". YouTube. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  32. ^ Pavitt, Michael (9 July 2019). "Fiji celebrate double rugby league nines gold as history made at Samoa 2019". Inside the Games. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  33. ^ Psalm, Peter (21 November 2023). "Reigning champions defeated at Rugby League 9s". SOL2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  34. ^ Walter, Brad (22 November 2023). "Woolf, Kaufusi backing Tonga women in quest for Pacific Games gold". NRL. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  35. ^ Cama, Akuila (22 November 2023). "Women's Nines win bronze". FBC News. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  36. ^ sportingpulse.com (1 September 2011). "Fetu Samoa Team". Retrieved 4 May 2015.
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