Samoa national rugby league team
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Notable Players & Coaches
- John Ackland (World Cup 2008 Coach)
- Steve Kaiser Coach 1990 - 1994
- Steve Kaiser 1986
- Afi Ah Koui 1986
- Andrew Ah Koui 1986
- George Apelu 1986
- Fa'ausu AfoaFa'ausu AfoaFa'ausu Afoa played rugby league for the Penrith Panthers and North Harbour Sea Eagles and for Western Samoa. He played for the New Zealand XIII side in the 1997 Oceania Cup.-References:*...
circa-1995 - Wing Afoa 1990 - 1994
- Isaak Ah MauIsaak Ah MauIsaak Ah Mau is a rugby league player who played for the North Queensland Cowboys and the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League . He plays in the front-row. He is the brother of Leeson Ah Mau....
circa-2006 - Monty BethamMonty BethamMonty Betham is a professional boxer and former rugby league footballer and junior world karate champion...
circa-2000 - George CarmontGeorge CarmontGeorge Carmont is a professional rugby league footballer for the Wigan Warriors of the Super League competition...
circa-2008 - Victors Charles Charlie circa-2008
- Mark EliaMark EliaMark Wycliffe Elia was a rugby league player who represented both New Zealand and Western Samoa.-Playing career:During his long career, Elia played for the Te Atatu Roosters, Kent Invicta, Southend Invicta, St...
circa-1995 - Henry Fa'afiliHenry Fa'afiliHenry Fa'afili is a Samoan rugby player. He originally played Rugby league but switched codes in 2007 to play rugby union for Biarritz Olympique. He is currently signed to Connacht Rugby in the Celtic League after departing Leeds Carnegie in June 2011. Fa'afili's position of choice is on the Wing...
circa-2000 - David FaiumuDavid FaiumuDavid Faiumu is a professional rugby league footballer for the Huddersfield Giants of Super League...
circa-2008 - Max FalaMax FalaMax Fala is a Samoan rugby league player who represented his country in the 2000 World Cup.-Playing career:A Northcote Tigers player in the Auckland Rugby League competition, Fala was selected for the Samoa side in 2000 for the World Cup. He played in three matches for Samoa, coming off the...
circa-2000 - Maika FeliseMaika FeliseMaika Felise is a Samoan rugby league player who represented his country in the 2000 World Cup.-Playing career:Felise played for Wainuiomata Lions in the Wellington Rugby League competition, representing the Lions at the 1993 Rugby League World Sevens....
circa-2000 - Beau GallagherBeau GallagherBeau Gallagher is a Samoan rugby league player who represented his country in the 2000 World Cup.-Playing career:Gallagher played three first grade games for the North Sydney Bears in 1999....
circa-2000 - Joe GaluvaoJoe GaluvaoJoe Galuvao is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles of the National Rugby League...
circa-2000 - Simon GerosSimon GerosSimon Geros is a Samoan rugby league player who represented his country in the 2000 World Cup.-Playing career:Geros played for the Burleigh Bears when in 2000 he was selected for Samoa in the World Cup. He stayed with the Bears in the 2001 Queensland Cup....
circa-2000 - Harrison HansenHarrison HansenHarrison Hansen is a rugby league player. He plays for Wigan as a second row forward.-Early life:Kiwi forward Harrison is the son of ex Salford and Swinton professional Shane Hansen and is a product of the Folly Lane ARLFC who play at the Blue Ribbon Field, Pendlebury...
circa-2008 - Lolani KokoLolani KokoLolani Koko is a Samoan former rugby football player who represented his country in rugby union; rugby league, including at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup; soccer; and at the 1982 Commonwealth Games.-Early years:...
circa-1995 - Vae KololoVae KololoFaávae Kololo is a former rugby football player who represented Samoa in rugby league.-Playing career:Kololo was contracted to the Auckland Warriors in 2000 but suffered a knee injury and did not play a first grade match....
circa-2000 - Shane LaloataShane LaloataShane Laloata is a professional rugby football player who represented Samoa in rugby league.-Playing career:In 1999 Laloata was with the Newcastle Knights and played in the NSWRL Premier League. He then moved to the North-Nelson Bay Marlins in the Newcastle Rugby League in 2000.In 2002 Laloata...
circa-2000 - Ali LauitiitiAli LauitiitiAli Lauitiiti is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer for English club Leeds Rhinos in the European Super League. Both a Samoa and New Zealand international representative forward, he previously played in the National Rugby League for the Warriors...
circa-2008
- Brian LaumatiaBrian LaumatiaBrian Laumatia is a former rugby league player who played for the Cronulla Sharks in the Super League.-Playing career:In 1994 he played for the Counties Manukau Heroes in the Lion Red Cup and represented Auckland....
circa-1995 - Mark LeafaMark LeafaMark Vaiao born 4 December 1980 in New Zealand is a rugby league player who currently plays for and is the captain of the Norths Devils in the Queensland Cup...
circa-2000 - Brian LeaumaBrian LeaumaBrian Leauma is a Samoan rugby footballer who represented his country in rugby league at the 2000 World Cup.-Playing career:Leauma attended Lithgow High in Lithgow, New South Wales...
circa-2000 - Tuaalagi LepupaTuaalagi LepupaTuaalagi Lepupa is a Samoan rugby football international who has represented his country in both rugby league and rugby sevens, most notably at the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Lepupa plays at lock or hooker.-Playing career:...
circa-2008 - Kylie LeuluaiKylie LeuluaiKylie Leuluai is a professional rugby league footballer currently contracted to the Leeds Rhinos of Super League...
circa-2008 - Danny LimaDanny LimaDanny Lima born 27 July 1975 in Samoa is a former rugby league player.Danny Lima's position of choice was as a prop. He was a Samoan international....
circa-2006 - Jeff LimaJeff LimaJeff Lima is a professional rugby league footballer for the Wigan Warriors of Europe's Super League...
circa-2006 - Jamahl LolesiJamahl LolesiJamahl Lolesi is a New Zealand rugby league player for the Huddersfield Giants of Super League. A New Zealand and Samoa international representative, he has previously played for Wests Tigers, Bulldogs and Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League...
circa-2000 - Graham Lowe (World Cup 1995 coach)
- Chan Ly circa-2006
- Des MaeaDes MaeaDes Maea is a former rugby league player.He played for Sheffield in 1993 and in 1994 returned to New Zealand to play for the Counties Manukau Heroes in the Lion Red Cup where he played in 21 matches, scoring 9 tries for the club...
circa-1995 - Hutch MaiavaHutch MaiavaHutch Maiava, born 26 October 1976 in Auckland, New Zealand is a Samoan rugby league player for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL. Maiva's position of choice is at .-Playing career:...
circa-2006 - Gus Maietoa-BrownGus Maietoa-BrownGus Maietoa-Brown is a former rugby league player who represented Western Samoa.-Playing career:A Manurewa and Papakura junior, Maietoa-Brown first attracted interest from the Brisbane Broncos. However by 1994 he was playing for the Counties Manukau Heroes in the Lion Red Cup...
circa-1995 - Vila MatautiaVila MatautiaVila Matautia is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. He was a Samoan international and played at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup. He also played with St. Helens in Super League, having championship and Challenge Cup final success with them...
circa-1995 - Rusty Matua 1990
- Chris Magele 1998 - 2000
- Wayne McDadeWayne McDadeWayne McDade is a New Zealand rugby league player who has represented Samoa. His position of choice is Prop.-Playing career:...
circa-2008 - Robert Moimoi 1986
- Francis MeliFrancis MeliFrancis Meli is a professional rugby league player who currently plays for St. Helens in the Super League competition. Meli has represented both New Zealand and Samoa in internationals. His usual position is on the wing....
circa-2000/2008 - Laloa MilfordLaloa MilfordLaloa Milford is a rugby union player who currently plays for the Santa Monica Rugby Club. He is a former rugby league player who represented Samoa.-Rugby league career:...
circa-2000 - Paul OkesenePaul OkesenePaul Okesene is a Samoan rugby league player who represented both Western Samoa and American Samoa. His brother, Hitro, also played international rugby league.-Playing career:...
1986 - Lafu Papalii 1986 - 1990
- Junior Papalii 1998
- Sam PanapaSam PanapaSam Panapa is a former rugby league player and coach who represented three countries in his career.-Playing career:A Te Atatu Roosters junior in the Auckland Rugby League competitions, Panapa played club football in Britain for Wigan...
circa-1995 - Joseph PauloJoseph PauloJoseph Paulo is a rugby league player for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League. Joseph Paulo's position of choice is as a second-row, and he can also lock the scrum. He can also be played in the position of five-eighth if required...
circa-2008 - Apollo PereliniApollo PereliniApollo Perelini is a former Samoan dual code rugby international player.Apollo Perelini played for St. Helens in the Rugby League Premiership and the Super League...
circa-1995
- Fred PetersenFred PetersenFred Petersen is a Samoan rugby league player who represented his country in the 2000 World Cup.-Playing career:Petersen played for the Penrith Panthers between 1996 and 2001, playing in 15 National Rugby League matches. He played for the Junior Kiwis in 1997. In 2000 he was named in the Samoan...
circa-2000 - Robert PivaRobert PivaRobert Piva is a former rugby league player who represented both New Zealand and Western Samoa.-Playing career:A Wellington Rugby League player, Piva played for the St. George, Kapiti Bears and Porirua City clubs. Piva then played for the Taranaki Rockets in the 1994 Lion Red Cup. Halfway through...
circa-1995 - Willie PochingWillie PochingWillie Poching is a New Zealand professional rugby league football coach and former player. He is the current coach of Samoa national team and assistant coach of English Super League club Warrington Wolves...
circa-1995/2000 (World Cup 2000 Captain) - Frank PuletuaFrank PuletuaFrank Puletua was a New Zealand professional rugby league player for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League competition. Puletua previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs...
circa-2000/2008 - Tony PuletuaTony PuletuaAnthony Puletua is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer for St. Helens in the European Super League. A New Zealand and Samoan international, Puletua previously played for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League competition...
circa-2008 - Ben RobertsBen Roberts (rugby league)Ben Roberts is a New Zealand professional rugby League player currently playing club football for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. He made his second international appearance for the New Zealand national rugby league team on Friday 20 April at the 2007 ANZAC test against the Australia national...
circa-2008 - Tangi RopatiTangi RopatiTangi Ropati is a Samoan rugby league player who currently plays for Widnes Vikings in England. He usually plays at Centre or Full Back.-Playing career:Ropati played for the Marist Richmond Brothers in the 2004 Bartercard Cup....
circa-2008 - Tea RopatiTea RopatiTea Faa'tea Ropati is a former rugby league player who represented New Zealand and Western Samoa...
circa-1995 - Smith SamauSmith SamauSmith Samau is a rugby league player who currently plays for the Ipswich Jets in the Queensland Cup.-Playing career:Samau signed with the Melbourne Storm in 2006 and played for the Norths Devils in the 2006 Queensland Cup...
circa-2008 - Itikeri Sapau-Citran circa-2006
- John SchusterJohn SchusterNesetorio Jonny Schuster born 17 January 1964 in Apia, Samoa is a Samoan former international rugby league and rugby union player, a dual-code international.-Rugby union:...
circa-1995 (World Cup 1995 Captain) - Mike SetefanoMike SetefanoMike Setefano is a former rugby league player. He was a Samoan international and played at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup.-Playing career:Setefano played for the Auckland City Vulcans in the 1994 Lion Red Cup and toured New Zealand with Western Samoa in 1994. In 1995 he joined the North Harbour...
circa-1995 - Dave Sefuiva 1986
- Lagi SetuLagi SetuLagi Setu is a rugby league player in the NRL competition, who plays for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League. Next year Setu will play for Sydney Roosters.-Career:...
circa-2008 - Jerry Seu SeuJerry Seu SeuJerry Seuseu is a former professional rugby league player who represented New Zealand and Samoa. His position of choice was as a prop forward...
circa-2000 - Terrence Seu SeuTerrence Seu SeuTerence Seu Seu is an Australian professional Rugby league player for the Manly Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League competition...
circa-2008 - David SolomonaDavid SolomonaDavid Joseph Solomona is a professional rugby league footballer for the Warrington Wolves of Europe's Super League. He is regularly amongst the top off-loaders in the competition. Solomona also attended St...
circa-2000/2008 - Malo SolomonaMalo SolomonaMalofou Solomona is a New Zealand rugby league player who has represented Samoa. He currently plays for the Glenora Bears in the Auckland Rugby League...
circa-2006 - Se'e SolomonaSe'e SolomonaMaseese David Solomona is a former rugby league player who represented both New Zealand and Western Samoa.-Playing career:...
circa-1995 - Fou Solomona 1986
- Miguel StartMiguel StartMiguel Start is a former rugby league player who represented Samoa. His position of choice was at .-Playing career:...
circa-2006 - Shannon StowersShannon StowersShannon Stowers is a New Zealand rugby league player for the Auckland Lions in the NSWRL Premier League competition. His position of choice is Prop.-Playing career:Stowers played for the Hibiscus Coast Raiders in the 2002 Bartercard Cup....
circa-2006 - Henry SuluvaleHenry SuluvaleHenry Suluvale is a former rugby league player who represented Western Samoan at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup. Suluvale played on the Wing or in the Centres.-Early years:Suluvale grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand and attended Burnside High School....
circa-1995 - Anthony SwannAnthony SwannAnthony Gilbert Swann is a New Zealand former rugby league player who represented both New Zealand and Samoa in international rugby league. He was educated at Liston College, Henderson.-Playing career:...
circa-2000 - Willie SwannWillie SwannWillie Swann is a former Samoa, Warrington Wolves and Auckland Warriors rugby league player.-Playing career:Swann was a Marist Saints junior who played fifteen matches for the Waitakere City Raiders in the 1994 Lion Red Cup, scoring 29 points. He was a Junior Kiwi in 1993...
circa-1995/2000
- Keneti Taogaga 1986 - 1990
- Willie TalauWillie TalauViliamu Talau is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays for English club Salford City Reds of Super League...
circa-2008 - Albert "Alby" TalipeauAlbert TalipeauAlbert Talipeau is a rugby league player for the Eastern Suburbs Tigers in the Queensland Cup competition. He plays as a hooker or halfback.-Playing career:...
circa-2000/2008 - Tony TatupuTony TatupuKuripitone "Tony" Tatupu is a former New Zealand rugby league player. Tatupu played at Centre and in the Second Row and represented both New Zealand and Western Samoa.-Playing career:...
circa-1995/2000 - McConkie TauasaMcConkie TauasaMcConkie Tauasa is a rugby league player who is contracted to the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League and the Windsor Wolves in the New South Wales Cup. He plays as a or on the . He is a Samoan international.-External links:* *...
circa-2006 - Misi TaulapapaMisi TaulapapaMisi Taulapapa is a New Zealand rugby league player who currently plays for the Sheffield Eagles in the Co-operative Rugby League competition. He has previously played professionally in Australia and England...
circa-2008 - Ben Te'o circa-2008
- Junior Tia-KilifiJunior Tia-KilifiJunior Tia-Kilifi is a rugby league player who currently plays for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League, and previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. He is a Samoan international. Tia-Kilifi usually plays on the wing or as a centre...
circa-2006 - Alex Tupou 1990 - 1994
- Va'aiga TuigamalaVa'aiga TuigamalaVa'aiga Lealuga Tuigamala MNZM is a Samoan rugby footballer. As well as playing for the All Blacks, he represented Samoa in both rugby union and rugby league, playing at centre and wing...
circa-1995 - Paddy TuimavavePaddy TuimavavePaddy Tuimavave is a former professional rugby league player who represented New Zealand and Western Samoa. His position of preference was at Fullback...
circa-1992 - Paki TuimavavePaki TuimavavePaki Tuimavave is a former rugby league player who represented Samoa. He is the brother of fellow internationals Tony and Paddy Tuimavave.-Playing career:...
circa-1990s - Tony TuimavaveTony TuimavaveAntonio Emil Tuimavave is a former professional rugby league player who is the current head coach of the Ponsonby Ponies. He played mainly at prop or at lock forward. He was nicknamed The Chief because he is a chief back in his native Samoa....
1990 - 1995 - Matthew TuiSamoaMatthew TuisamoaMatthew Tuisamoa is a New Zealand former rugby league player who represented Western Samoa.-Playing career:Tuisamoa played for Auckland in 1991 and 1992. In 1994 he played for the Counties Manukau in the Lion Red Cup and was selected for Western Samoa when they conducted a tour of New Zealand...
1990 - 2000 - Tupu UlufaleTupu UlufaleTupu Ulufale is a Samoan rugby league player who represented his country in the 2008 World Cup.-Playing career:He is from the Marist Saints club in Samoa and was the clubs MVP in 2008. In 2010 he was one of five domestic players who traveled to New Zealand to be part of the squad that faced the...
circa-2008 - Matt UtaiMatt UtaiMatthew Utai is a New Zealand rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Wests Tigers in the NRL and has previously represented both New Zealand and Samoa. His usual position is on the wing.-Playing career:...
circa-2008 - Earl Va'aEarl Va'aEarl Va'a is a Samoan rugby union footballer. He plays as a fly-half.-Rugby league:Va'a started his career playing rugby league for the Wainuiomata Lions in New Zealand and in 1994 and 1995 he represented the Wellington City Dukes in the Lion Red Cup...
circa-1995 - Chris VaefagaChris VaefagaChris Vaefaga is a rugby league player for the Bulldogs in the National Rugby League. He plays at lock or five-eighth. He is a Samoan international.-External links:**...
circa-2006 - Joe VaganaJoe VaganaJoe Vagana is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. During his career Vagana played for the Auckland Warriors and the Bradford Bulls and also represented both Samoa and New Zealand in international competition...
circa-1995 - Nigel VaganaNigel VaganaNigel Vagana is a retired professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. A New Zealand and Samoa international representative centre, he retired as the Kiwis' all-time top try-scorer with 19...
circa-1995/2008 (World Cup 2008 Captain) - Gray VianeGray Viane-Playing career:Viane played junior rugby league for Minto Cobras and attended Sarah Redfern High . He was selected to represent the Australian schoolboys rugby union team....
circa-2006 - Darrell WilliamsDarrell WilliamsDarrell Christopher Williams is a New Zealand rugby league selector and NRL judiciary member and a former footballer and coach.-Playing career:...
(World Cup 2000 coach) - Vincent Winterstein 1990 - 1994
- Frank WintersteinFrank WintersteinFrank Winterstein is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Crusaders Rugby League in the European Super League competition...
circa-2006
International results
- Samoa def. Lebanon 38-16 (14 November 2007)
- Samoa def. USA 42-10 (9 November 2007)
- England def. Samoa 38-14 (5 November 2006)
- France def. Samoa 28-6 (29 October 2006)
- Tonga def. Samoa 18-10 (22 October 2006)
- Samoa def. Fiji 30-28 ( 2006)
- Samoa def. Cook Islands 46- ( 2006)
- Tokelau def. Samoa 34-28 (5 March 2006)
- Fiji def. Samoa 26-4 (23 February 2006)
- Tonga def. Samoa 34-20 (7 October 2005)
- Samoa def. Tonga 52-18 (23 October 2004)
- New Zealand Māori def. Samoa 70-10 (21 October 2004)
- Samoa def. New Caledonia 76-0 (20 October 2004)
- Samoa def. Niue 36-18 (19 October 2004)
- Australia def. Samoa 66-10 (11 November 2000)
- Samoa def. Scotland 20-12 (5 November 2000)
- Samoa def. New Zealand Māori 21-16 (1 November 2000)
- Ireland def. Samoa 30-16 (28 October 2000)
- Fiji def. Samoa 30-4 (1999)
- Samoa def. Fiji 6-1 (1999)
- Fiji def. Samoa 22-16 (1999)
- Tonga def. Samoa 24-8 (1998)
- Tonga def. Samoa 24-22 (1998)
- Samoa def. Niue 24-10 (1998)
- Samoa drew with Tonga 20-20 (1998)
Western Samoa
- New Zealand Māoris def. Western Samoa 39-16 (1996)
- Tonga def. Western Samoa (1996)
- Wales def. Western Samoa 22-10 (13 October 1995)
- Western Samoa def. France 56-10 (12 October 1995)
- Western Samoa def. Tonga 18-14 (31 October 1992)
- Western Samoa def. Australian Aborigines 44-26 (28 October 1992)
- Western Samoa def Niue 41-28 (1992)
- Western Samoa def. Cook Islands 66-12 (1992)
- Western Samoa def. Tonga 20-12 (1992)
- Western Samoa def. Fiji 32-18 (1992)
- Western Samoa def. New Zealand Māoris 26-18 (1990)
- Western Samoa def. Australian Aborigines 26-16 (1990)
- New Zealand Māoris def. Western Samoa 19-16 (1988)
- Western Samoa def. Tonga 40-30 (1988)
- Western Samoa def. Tokelau 40-18 (1988)
- Western Samoa def. Cook Islands 52-16 (1988)
New Zealand Māori 23 - 6 Western Samoa (1986)
- Tonga 4 - 46 Western Samoa (1986)
- Cook Islands 0 - 48 Western Samoa (1986)
- Tonga 34 - 16 Western Samoa (1986)
- Western Samoa 34 - 12 Tokelau (1986)
Super League World Nines results
- Western Samoa def. USA 30-1 (1997)
- Western Samoa def. USA 14-6 (1996)
Junior results
- Samoa U18 def. Fiji 18-10 (13 July 2008)
- Samoa U18 def. Australian Aborigines(19 July 2008)
- Samoa U18 def. Papa New Ginue(26 July 2008)
- Samoa U18 def. Tokelau 32-10(2 August 2008)
- Samoa U18 def. Cook Island 26-0(10 August 2008)
- Samoa U18 def. NZ Māori 42-4 (16 August 2008)
- Samoa U18 def. Niue U18 32-12 (24 August 2008)
- Samoa U18 def. Tonga U18 16-12(31 August 2008)
- Samoa U18 def. NZ Māori U18 56-10(5 October 2008)
- Samoa U18 def. Warriors development20-16(19 October 2008)
Junior Under 18's Squad 1st Xlll
- 1. Jermaine Carter Taito ( Glen Eden Bears )
- 2. Bruce Jones ( Habour )
- 3. Sam Leota ( Mt Albert Lions )
- 4. Lewis anapa ( Mt Albert Lions )
- 5. Tu Tu ( Mangere East )
- 6. Lawrence Hastings ( Manurewa Marlins )
- 7. Urica Lee Va'a (vc) ( otahuhu Leopards )
- 8. Paulo Va'a ( otahuhu Leopards )
- 9. Jerome Leatigaga ( Mangere East )
- 10. Zhane Filipo Williams ( Mangere East Hawks )
- 11. Brett Meredith ( Papakura Sea Eagles )
- 12. Gordan Vailoa (c) ( Mangere East Hawks )
- 13. Benjamen Kaisa Vai ( otahuhu Leopards )