Samoa women's national rugby league team
The Samoa women's national rugby league team, also known as the Fetū Samoa (means Samoa Stars), represents Samoa in Women's rugby league. They are administered by the Rugby League Samoa.[1]
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Nickname | Fetū Samoa | |
Governing body | Rugby League Samoa | |
Region | Oceania | |
Head coach | Frank (Sefo) Fuimaono | |
Captain | Elianna Walton | |
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World Cup | ||
Appearances | 2 |
History
Early Years
Fetu Samoa has made appearances at the 2005 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][3]
Teams
2019 Squad Fetu Samoa vs Kiwi Ferns Saturday 22nd June 2019 Mt 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.
- Sieni Mose
- Moana Fineaso-Levi
- Va'anessa Molia-Fraser
- Ricshay Lemanu
- Sarah Togatuki
- Mikayla Malaki
- Taliah Fuimaono
- Emma Young
- Cesca Luafalealo
- Elianna Walton (Captain)
- Christina Pauli
- Masuisuimatamaalii Tauaua-Pauaraisa
- Luisa Gago
- Talia Lealaiauloto
- Billy-Jean Alo
- Lauretta Leao-Seve
- Taimane Levu
Head Coach: Glenn Bailey Assistant Coach: Frank (Sefo) Fuimaono Manager: Liz Akuoi-Atmore
2018 Squad Commonwealth Nines Championship 23-24 February 2018 Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia It 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 3rd 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 Howlett Physio: Braydon Vo Manager: Sally Va'afusuaga (Faleāse’ela, Tuana’i, Tanugamanono)
2011 Squad
Fetu Samoa squad that played in a test match against the Jillaroos on 1 September 2011 in Apia, Samoa:[4]
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2008 World Cup Squad
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.
- Marie Leota
- Esther Fuaivaa
- Jean Oti
- Maryann Collins
- Mele Leuluaiali'i
- Ake Pereira
- Kally Leota
- Tolupene (Neta) Peau (Vice Captain)
- Maryanne Hemara
- Iriana Huriwai-Sasulu
- Sera Clayton (Captain)
- Theresa Malaitai
- Rachael Efaraimo
- Tunufa'i Poulava
- Serena Curtis-Lemuelu
- Laine Faapito
- Fuarosa Time
- Poto Lemalu-Tuisamoa
- Maima Tiatia
- Mate Lefale
- Justine Lavea
- Tatiana Tafatu
Head Coach: Tavita Solomona Manager: Jo Toleafoa Trainer / Secretary: May Afoa-Peterson Support Staff: Daisy Va'afusuaga Executive: Sally Va'afusuaga Tour Manager: Tagaloa Fouina Su'a Samoan Official: Unasa Lautofa
Coaches
- 2019 Glenn Brailey
- 2018 Frank Fuimaono
- 2011 Frank Fuimaono
- 2008 Tavita Solomona
Records
Team
Individual
References
- http://rugbyleaguesamoa.com/rls-teams/fetu-samoa
- rugbyleaguesamoa.com (16 May 2013). "Fetu Samoa: 2011 - 2012". Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- radionz.co.nz (5 September 2011). "Sport: Fetu Samoa well beaten in Apia". Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- sportingpulse.com (1 September 2011). "Fetu Samoa Team". Retrieved 4 May 2015.