American Samoa women's national rugby sevens team

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

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

Background

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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

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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

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Pacific Games

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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

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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

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  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.