Rugby league in Samoa
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Rugby league is a popular team sport in Samoa.
| Rugby league in Samoa | |
|---|---|
| Country | Samoa |
| Governing body | Rugby League Samoa |
| National teams | Men's Women's |
| First played | 1980s |
| International competitions | |
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][further explanation needed]
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.
