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Samoa women's national rugby union team

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


Samoa
Shirt badge/Association crest
NicknameManusina Samoa
UnionRugby Samoa
Head coachRamsey Tomokino
CaptainSui Pauaraisa
First colours
Second colours
World Rugby ranking
Current14 (as of 26 May 2025)
Highest13 (2003)
Lowest18
First international
 Samoa 10–12 Japan 
(Apia, Samoa; 15 July 2000)
Biggest win
 Samoa 91–0 Papua New Guinea 
(Pukekohe, New Zealand; 13 July 2022)
Biggest defeat
 Samoa 0–87 Australia 
(Apia, Samoa; 8 August 2009)
World Cup
Appearances3 (First in 2002)
Best result9th
Women's
World Rugby Rankings
Top 20 rankings as of 4 August 2025[1]
Rank Change* Team Points
1 Steady  England 97.56
2 Steady  Canada 89.77
3 Steady  New Zealand 88.74
4 Steady  France 85.92
5 Steady  Ireland 79.17
6 Increase2  Australia 76.31
7 Decrease2  Italy 76.06
8 Decrease2  Scotland 75.33
9 Steady  Wales 72.18
10 Steady  United States 72.05
11 Steady  Japan 68.83
12 Steady  South Africa 68.04
13 Steady  Spain 63.31
14 Steady  Fiji 59.98
15 Steady  Samoa 59.72
16 Steady  Hong Kong 57.56
17 Steady  Netherlands 57.42
18 Steady  Russia 55.10
19 Steady  Kazakhstan 53.88
20 Steady  Kenya 50.68
*Change from the previous week
Samoa at the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup

The Samoa women's national rugby union team is a national sporting side of Samoa, representing the nation at rugby union. The side first played in 2000, and have competed in three Rugby World Cup's since their debut in the 2002 tournament in Spain. In 2023, they claimed their first Oceania Championship.

History

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Samoa has attended three Rugby World Cup's, namely the 2002, 2006 and 2014 Rugby World Cups.[2]

Samoa won the 2019 Asia Pacific Championship in Fiji.[3] In 2021, they were scheduled to play two test matches against Australia in July but the matches were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4][5][6]

Samoa and Hong Kong both withdrew from the Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai, for the 2021 Rugby World Cup, due to travel restrictions caused by COVID-19.[7][8][9]

In 2023, the Manusina created history when they won their first Oceania title after beating Fiji.[10][11] They have also confirmed their place in World Rugby's inaugural WXV tournament in the WXV 2 division.[10][11]

Record

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Rugby World Cup

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Rugby World Cup
Year Round Position Pld W D L PF PA Squad
Wales 1991 Samoa was not invited to the

Rugby World Cups between 1991 and 1998

Scotland 1994
Netherlands 1998
Spain 2002 9th Place Playoff 9th 4 3 0 1 56 30 Squad
Canada 2006 9th Place Playoff 10th 5 2 0 3 80 84 Squad
England 2010 Did Not Qualify
France 2014 11th Place Playoff 11th 3 0 0 3 15 148 Squad
Ireland 2017 Did Not Qualify
New Zealand 2021 Withdrew due to COVID-19 pandemic
England 2025 Qualified
Australia 2029 TBD
United States 2033
Total 3/9 9th† 12 5 0 7 151 262
  Champion   Runner-up   Third place   Fourth place
* Tied placing † Best placing Home venue


Overall

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See also: List of Samoa women's national rugby union team matches

(Full internationals only, updated to 26 May 2023)

Samoa Internationals From 2000
Opponent First Match Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Win %
 Australia 2009 1 0 0 1 0 87 0.00%
 Canada 2014 1 0 0 1 7 42 0.00%
 England 2005 2 0 0 2 3 118 0.00%
 Fiji 2006 7 3 0 4 117 186 42.85%
 Hong Kong 2019 1 1 0 0 34 15 100.00%
 Ireland 2002 1 1 0 0 22 0 100.00%
 Italy 2013 1 0 0 1 22 65 0.00%
 Japan 2000 1 0 0 1 10 12 0.00%
 Kazakhstan 2002 3 3 0 0 60 10 100.00%
 Netherlands 2013 1 1 0 0 33 14 100.00%
 New Zealand 2006 2 0 0 2 12 140 0.00%
 PNG 2018 4 4 0 0 295 57 100.00%
 Scotland 2002 1 0 0 1 3 13 0.00%
 South Africa 2006 2 1 1 1 84 52 50.00%
 Spain 2006 3 0 0 3 22 65 0.00%
 Sweden 2013 1 1 0 0 29 0 100.00%
 Tonga 2006 5 5 0 0 262 34 100.00%
 United States 2023 1 0 0 1 26 36 0.00%
 Wales 2002 1 1 0 0 17 14 100.00%
Summary 2000 40 21 1 17 1,057 960 52.5%

Players

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Current squad

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Samoa named their final 32-player squad on 1 August for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England.[12]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Cathy Ulu'ulumatafolau Leuta Hooker (2001-07-27)27 July 2001 (aged 24) New Zealand Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Denise Aiolupotea Prop (1998-10-01)1 October 1998 (aged 26) New Zealand MAC Rugby / Hawkes Bay / Hurricanes Poua
Glory Aiono Samuelu Prop (2002-03-16)16 March 2002 (aged 23)
Tori Iosefo Prop (1995-08-23)23 August 1995 (aged 29) New Zealand MAC Rugby / Hawkes Bay / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Ana-Lise Sio Lock (1996-01-03)3 January 1996 (aged 29) Australia Tuggeranong Vikings
Jayjay Taylor Lock (1997-05-22)22 May 1997 (aged 28)
Utumalama Atonio Back row (1999-11-07)7 November 1999 (aged 25) New Zealand Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau
Joanna Fanene-Lolo Back row (1998-11-11)11 November 1998 (aged 26) New Zealand Marist Old Boys / Auckland
Nina Foaese Back row (1988-10-24)24 October 1988 (aged 36) New Zealand Norths RFC / Wellington / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Sinead Ryder Back row (1991-12-19)19 December 1991 (aged 33)
Sui Tauaua-Pauaraisa (c) Back row (1987-10-30)30 October 1987 (aged 36) New Zealand Linwood RFC / Canterbury
Avau Valentina Filimaua Hooker (2003-08-04)4 August 2003 (aged 22) New Zealand Linwood RFC / Canterbury / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Ana Mamea Prop (2001-11-23)23 November 2001 (aged 23) New Zealand Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Ti Tauasosi Prop (1987-11-06)6 November 1987 (aged 37) New Zealand Marist Old Boys / Auckland / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Saelua Leaula Scrum-half (1997-07-17)17 July 1997 (aged 28)
Faalua Tugaga Scrum-half (2001-12-22)22 December 2001 (aged 23)
Madisen-Jade Iva Centre
Fa'asua Makisi Centre (1994-03-16)16 March 1994 (aged 31) New Zealand Oriental Rongotai / Wellington
Michelle Curry Wing (1996-09-04)4 September 1996 (aged 28)
Linda Fiafia Wing (1993-08-09)9 August 1993 (aged 32)
Taytana Pati Ah Cheung Fullback (2004-07-12)12 July 2004 (aged 21)
Melina Salale Fullback (2002-07-09)9 July 2002 (aged 23) SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Ana-Maria Afuie Scrum-half (1997-04-17)17 April 1997 (aged 28) Australia Sunnybank RFC
Lutia Col Aumua Wing (2003-09-23)23 September 2003 (aged 21)
Drenna Falaniko Centre (2004-01-30)30 January 2004 (aged 21) New Zealand Petone RFC / Wellington
Davina Lasini Centre (1996-10-31)31 October 1996 (aged 28) Australia Brothers Rugby Club
Harmony Vatau Centre (2004-04-19)19 April 2004 (aged 21) Australia Endeavour Hills / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Karla Wright-Akeli Fullback (2001-09-15)15 September 2001 (aged 23) New Zealand Ponsonby Fillies / Auckland
Faith Nonutunu Hooker (2005-07-17)17 July 2005 (aged 20)
Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa Back row (2004-09-07)7 September 2004 (aged 20) SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa Lock (2004-09-07)7 September 2004 (aged 20) SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Keilamarita Pouri-Lane Centre (1996-04-09)9 April 1996 (aged 29) SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika

Previous squads

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Coaches

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Name Years Refs
Feturi Elisaia 2002
Peter Fatialofa 2013 [13]
Euini Lale Faumuina 2014–? [13]
Ramsey Tomokino 2018–Present [14]

References

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  1. ^ "Women's World Rankings". World Rugby. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Sport: World Cup qualification a boost for Fiji women's rugby". RNZ. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Samoa win Asia Pacific Women's Rugby Championship". www.rugbyworldcup.com. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Manusina women to play two tests vs Wallaroos". RNZ. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Wallaroos and Manusina to meet in two-test series". worldrugby.org. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  6. ^ "COVID fears hit Australian XVs season". Scrum Queens. 27 June 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Scots in World Cup play-off final boost". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  8. ^ Iveson, Ali (22 January 2022). "Samoa and Hong Kong pull out of Rugby World Cup qualifying due to COVID-19". www.insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  9. ^ "Statement regarding Rugby World Cup 2021 Final Qualification Tournament". www.women.rugby. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Cassie Siataga inspires Samoa to first Oceania crown". www.world.rugby. 4 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  11. ^ a b Cama, Akuila Cama (5 June 2023). "Fijiana 15s falls, Samoa creates history". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  12. ^ "Samoa announce squad for Women's RWC 2025". Rugby World Cup. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ a b "Sport: New Manusina coach says he has big shoes to fill". RNZ. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  14. ^ Ewart, Richard (25 May 2023). "Female coaching set up imminent at Manusina Samoa". ABC Pacific. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
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