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2016 Samoa Vs. Fiji Rugby League Test Match
The 2016 Samoa vs. Fiji rugby league test match was played between Samoa national rugby league team, Samoa and Fiji national rugby league team, Fiji at Apia Park. Background On 7 May 2016, it was confirmed that Apia would host a test-match between Samoa and Fiji on 8 October 2016, marking the 30th anniversary of rugby league in Samoa. John Grant (rugby league), John Grant, the Chief Executive of the Australian Rugby League Commission, shared his support for the test by confirming that an Australian registered referee would be provided along with senior staff and management to help with the organisation of the match. A couple of hours before the Pacific test-matches began, discussions were made and confirmed between the Rugby League International Federation, RLIF Deputy Chairman, John Grant (rugby league), John Grant, alongside Rugby League Samoa Chairman/Asia-Pacific Rugby League Confederation Chairman, Tagaloa Faafouina Su'a, and the Fiji Rugby League Chairman, Filimoni Vosarogo, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samoa National Rugby League Team
The Samoa national rugby league team represents Samoa in rugby league football and has participated in international competition since 1986. Known as Western Samoa before 1997, the team is administered by Rugby League Samoa and are nicknamed Toa Samoa (English: ''Samoan Warriors''). Current roster The Samoa national team for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. History Western Samoa has participated in the Pacific Cup (1986–), World Sevens (1994, 1995, 2003), Super League World Nines (1996, 1997), World Cup (since 1995) and Pacific Rim (2004) competitions. Early years Western Samoa made their debut in the 1986 Pacific Cup. Joe Raymond coached this side to a final where they went down to a strong NZ Maori side. Joe Raymond went on to coach them again in 1988 and would return again to coach them 10 years later in 1998 in a one-off game against a Samoan team of Samoan resident players at Carlaw park. William John "Swanny" Stowers and his wife Lyndsay Stowers operated Samoa R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Storer
James Storer (born 16 February 1982) is a Fiji international rugby league footballer who last played for the Port Kembla Blacks in the Group 7 Rugby League competition. He represented Fiji in three Rugby League World Cups. Background He is of Indigenous & Fijian heritage. Playing career Storer joined the St. George-Illawarra Dragons when aged 16.Storer eyes Fiji Bati comeback in 2013 He left the club after the 2001 season. In 2003 he played two National Rugby League games for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. In 2006 he played for the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mason Lino
Mason Lino (born 4 February 1994) is a Samoan professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and for Wakefield Trinity in the Betfred Super League and Samoa at the international level. He previously played for the New Zealand Warriors and the Newcastle Knights in the NRL. Background Lino was born in Apia, Samoa. Early years Lino was a Marist Saints junior and attended Avondale College.Mason Lino ''warriors.kiwi'' Lino is of Samoan and descent. Playing career 2012 Lino trialled for the New Zealand Warriors'[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Raiwalui
Henry Raiwalui (born 24 February 1989) is a Fiji international rugby league footballer who plays as or for the London Broncos in the Betfred Championship. He has previously played for the Wentworthville Magpies in the Ron Massey Cup. Early life Born in Sydney, Australia, Raiwalui is of Fijian descent. He grew up in Suva, Fiji from the age of two until year 4 of his schooling. He played his junior rugby league for the Earlwood Saints. Playing career In 2008 and 2009, Raiwalui played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NYC, In 2012, he represented a Fijian XIII against an Italian XIII, scoring a try. before moving onto the Illawarra Cutters. In 2016, Raiwalui made his Test debut for Fiji against Samoa. In 2016 he also played for the Blacktown Workers in the Ron Massey Cup. He played for Wentworthville when they competed in the Ron Massey Cup. In 2017, he joined the Mount Pritchard Mounties in the Intrust Super Premiership. Raiwalui was selected to play for Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pita Godinet
Pita Godinet (born 21 December 1987) is a Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Dapto Canaries in the Illawarra Rugby League. Background Godinet was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Early years Godinet is a Sydenham and Richmond Rovers junior. Playing career Godinet played for the Waitakere Rangers in the 2007 Bartercard Cup.Pita Godinet ''prosportplayaz.co.nz'' In 2008 he represented in the , and played for the |
Marcello Montoya
Marcelo Eduardo Montoya Jr (born 17 February 1996) is a Fijian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er or for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL and Fiji at international level. He previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League. Background Montoya was born in Lautoka, Fiji to a Chilean father and Fijian mother, and moved to Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia at the age of three. He played his junior rugby league for the Bankstown Bulls, and attended Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield. Playing career Early career Montoya was signed by the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and played in their Harold Matthews Cup team. He progressed through Canterbury's youth system, and played in their NYC team between 2014 and 2016, scoring 36 tries in 46 matches. The captain of the NYC team in 2016, he also played seven games in Canterbury's New South Wales Cup team that year, scoring six tries. Montoya's great form in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brayden Williame
Brayden Wiliame (born 17 December 1992) is a rugby league footballer who plays as a er and forward for New Zealand Warriors in the NRL . He has previously played for the Parramatta Eels, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and St George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL, and the Catalans Dragons in the Super League. Background Wiliame was born in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia and is of Fijian- Rotuman descent. He played his junior football for the Woy Woy Roosters, Umina Bunnies and Central Coast Harold Matthews Cup and S. G. Ball Cup squads, before signing a 3-year contract with the Melbourne Storm. Playing career 2010-2012 From 2010 to 2012, Wiliame played for the Melbourne Storm's NYC team. In June 2010, Wiliame played for the New South Wales Under-18s team. In October 2010, Wiliame played for the junior Fiji team. 2013 In 2013, Wiliame joined the Parramatta Eels. In round 13 of the 2013 NRL season, Wiliame made his NRL debut for the Parramatta Eels against the S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Lafai
Timoteo Lafai (born 27 May 1991) is a Samoan professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Salford Red Devils in the Super League and Samoa at international level.. He previously played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs over two separate spells in the NRL. Early years Lafai was born in Savaii, Samoa, and moved to Auckland, New Zealand as a 6-year old before immigrating to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia as a 9-year old and is of Tuvaluan descent. Lafai attended Sarah Redfern High School, graduating in 2009 while playing his junior football for the Minto Cobras, and Campbelltown Warriors. In 2007, Lafai played for the Western Suburbs Magpies Harold Matthews team before being signed by the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Lafai played for the Rabbitohs SG Ball team and also played for the Campbelltown Eagles in the Bundaberg Red Cup. After the 2009 season, Lafai signed a 1-year contract with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulld ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Naiqama
Kevin Naiqama (born 4 February 1989) is a Fiji national rugby league team, Fiji international rugby league footballer who usually plays as a or er for the Huddersfield Giants in the English Super League, Super League and as a or for Fiji national rugby league team, Fiji at International level. He previously played for the Newcastle Knights, Penrith Panthers, Wests Tigers and the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League, and St Helens R.F.C., St Helens in the Super League. Background Naiqama was born in Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Fijians, Fijian descent. He played his junior football for the St. George Dragons#District Juniors, Arncliffe Scots, before being signed by the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Naiqama is the younger brother of former London Broncos player and Fijian international, Wes Naiqama. Playing career Early career After playing with the St. George Illawarra Dragons, Naiqama joined the Newcastle Knights alongside his brother Wes in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Wright (rugby League)
Matthew Wright (born 30 January 1991) is a Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a and for the Newcastle Thunder in Betfred Championship. He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, North Queensland Cowboys and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL and the Central Queensland Capras in the Intrust Super Cup. Early career Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Wright grew up in Blacktown, New South Wales, playing his junior rugby league for St Patrick's and attending Patrician Brothers' College. While attending Patrician Brothers', Wright was a member of their rugby league team that was defeated by Matraville High in the final of 2007 GIO Schoolboy Cup. In 2008, Wright was selected to play for the Australian Schoolboys. A Penrith Panthers junior, Wright played for the Panther's Harold Matthews Cup and S.G. Ball Cup sides, winning the Harold Matthews Player of the Year award in 2007. In 2008, Wright debuted for Penrith's NYC team. In 10 games, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyrone Phillips
Tyrone Phillips (born 5 January 1994) is a Fiji international rugby league footballer who plays as a and er for the Newtown Jets in the Canterbury Cup NSW. Background Phillips was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is of Fijian and Indigenous Australian descent. He played his junior rugby league for La Perouse United. He was then signed by the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Playing career Early career From 2011 to 2013, Phillips played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs' NYC team, scoring 24 tries in 46 matches. In November 2013, he signed a 2-year contract with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs starting in 2014. He played for the Bulldogs' NYC team in early 2014, before moving on to the Bulldogs' New South Wales Cup team in the same year. On 3 May 2014, he played for the New South Wales under-20s team against the Queensland under-20s team. 2015 On 2 May, Phillips played for Fiji against Papua New Guinea in the 2015 Melanesian Cup, making his international debut off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Maumalo
Ken Maumalo (born 16 July 1994) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er for the West Tigers in the NRL and has played for Samoa and New Zealand at international level. He previously played for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL. He was named Dally M Winger of the Year in 2019. Background Maumalo was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and is of Samoan descent, originating from Lalomanu Aileipata. Maumalo attended Southern Cross Campus in South Auckland. Maumalo is the first cousin of Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona. Playing career Early years He played junior football for the Papatoetoe Panthers, Mangere East Hawks and Counties Manukau Stingrays before being signed by the New Zealand Warriors. Maumalo played for New Zealand Residents under-18s in 2012. Maumalo played for the Warriors' NYC team in 2013 and 2014 before moving to the Warriors' New South Wales Cup team in 2015. Maumalo played in the 2014 Holden Cup grand final against the Brisbane Bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
