American Samoa women's national rugby sevens team

American Samoa
UnionAmerican Samoa Rugby Union
Nickname(s)Segaula
Coach(es)Tommy Elisara
Captain(s)Chardelle Fayee Tuiavi
Team kit
Change kit
Change kit
World Cup Sevens
Appearances0

The American Samoa women's national rugby sevens team represents American Samoa in women's rugby sevens.

Background

American Samoa competed at the 2019 Pacific Games that was held in Samoa.[1]

The Segaula made their Oceania Sevens debut at the 2023 tournament in Brisbane, Australia.[2][3] It was a historic moment because it was their first international competition.[4][3] They finished eighth overall after losing to the Cook Islands in the seventh place playoff.[5]

Players

Squad to the 2023 Pacific Games:

Players
Marlee Ana Garrison
Leonia Levale Lolesio
Manaia Maleka Moala
Sa’afia Saufua
Rhonda Semau
Punipuao Lealofi Skipps
Mary Juliette Takitaki
Precious Tavete
Precious Tuloto Toilolo
Chardelle Fayee Tuiavi'i
Tauilo Vaitogi Konelio
Iliui Williams

Tournament History

Pacific Games

Pacific Games
Year Round Position Pld W D L
2011 Did Not Compete
2015
2019 7th Place Playoff 8th 6 0 0 6
2023 5th Place Playoff 6th 5 2 0 3
Total 0 Titles 2/4 11 2 0 9

Oceania Sevens

Oceania Sevens Championship
Year Round Position Pld W D L
2008–2022 Did Not Compete
2023 7th Place Playoff 8th 5 2 0 3
Total 0 Titles 1/2 5 2 0 3

References

  1. ^ Fausia, Ausage (2019-06-21). "American Samoa Women's Rugby 7s at Pacific Games for the first time ever". samoanews.com. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  2. ^ "Brisbane Set to host 2023 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship with Olympic Qualification on the line". oceania.rugby. 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  3. ^ a b "Final lap before three-day sevens thriller". oceania.rugby. 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  4. ^ Fa’asau, Asi Andrew (2023-11-07). "Talavalu and Segaula first of Team American Samoa off to Games". www.samoanews.com. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  5. ^ Grey, Lachlan (2023-11-12). "Aussie women & NZ men claim Oceania 7s gold, Fiji and Samoa book tickets to Paris". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
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