Rugby league in Samoa

Rugby league in Samoa
CountrySamoa
Governing bodyRugby League Samoa
National team(s)Men's
Women's
First played1980s
International competitions

Rugby league is a popular team sport in Samoa.

History

The Western Samoan national team was formed to enter the 1986 Pacific Cup.

During the Super League war, Samoa joined the News Corp-backed Super League in June 1995.[1]

National teams

The men's national team was formed in 1986 to enter the 1986 Pacific Cup. They have competed at six Rugby League World Cups (1995, 2000, 2008, 2013, 2017, 2021). Samoa were runners-up in the 2021 competition, losing 10–30 to Australia in the final.

The women's national team was formed in 2003 for the 2003 Women's Rugby League World Cup. They competed at their second World Cup in 2008.

See also

  • Sports portal

References

  1. ^ "Super League signs Pacific nations". Canberra Times. 4 June 1995. p. 14. Retrieved 5 January 2022 – via Trove.

External links

  • Official website
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Rugby league in Oceania
Main articlesMajor federationsMajor competitions
National teams
Women's national teamsPacific CupPacific Rugby League InternationalOceania Cup
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International competitionsNational competitions