The Samoa women's national rugby union team is a national sporting side of

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, representing the nation at

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. The side first played in 2000, and have competed in three

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's since their debut in the 2002 tournament in

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. In 2023, they claimed their first Oceania Championship.

History

Samoa has attended three

's, namely the

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and 2014 Rugby World Cups. Samoa won the 2019 Asia Pacific Championship in

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. In 2021, they were scheduled to play two test matches against

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in July but the matches were canceled due to the

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. Samoa and Hong Kong both withdrew from the Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai, for the

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, due to travel restrictions caused by COVID-19. In 2023, the Manusina created history when they won their first Oceania title after beating

. They have also confirmed their place in

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's inaugural WXV tournament in the WXV 2 division.

Record

Rugby World Cup

Overall

''(Full internationals only, updated to 26 May 2023)''

Players

Current squad

Head Coach, Ramsey Tomokino, announced the Manusina's 30-player squad for the WXV 3 competition in

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on 12 September.

Previous squads

Coaches

References

External links

Samoan rugby union news from Planet Rugby

Pacific Islanders Rugby Team Supporters Site
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World Cup 2007 Preview

Manu Samoa - World Cup 2007
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