Sports in American Samoa are slightly different from sports in Samoa. The main difference is that Samoans in American Samoa are more likely to follow or play American sports such as American football, basketball, and baseball. Western Samoans are more likely to follow or play rugby union, rugby league, and netball. Sports such as mixed martial arts, boxing, professional wrestling, and volleyball are popular among most ethnic Samoans regardless of location.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 2007 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the men's basketball tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics at Beijing. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand, was held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Australia won the first two games to qualify for the Olympics, while New Zealand won the third game and took part in the FIBA wildcard tournament.
FIBA Oceania Championship for Women 2007 is the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the women's basketball tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics at Beijing. The tournament was a three-way contest between:
The main sports played in Samoa are rugby union and rugby league. Other popular sports are netball and soccer. Samoans in American Samoa are more likely to follow or play American sports such as American football, basketball, and baseball. Sports such as mixed martial arts, boxing, professional wrestling, and volleyball are popular among most ethnic Samoans regardless of location.
The FIBA Oceania Women's Championship was the women's basketball continental championship of Oceania, played biennially under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale de Basketball, the basketball sport governing body, and the Oceanian zone thereof. The tournament also serves to qualify teams for participation in the quadrennial FIBA World Championship for Women and the Olympic basketball tournament.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 2005 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 2006 FIBA World Championship. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand, was held in Auckland and Dunedin. Australia won all three games. Both teams qualified for the 2006 FIBA World Championship.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 2003 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 2004 Summer Olympics. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand, was held in Bendigo, Geelong and Melbourne. Australia won all three games to qualify for the Oceanic spot in the Olympics.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 2001 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 2002 FIBA World Championship. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand, was held in Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton. New Zealand won the series 2-1 to claim its second Oceania Championship and first championship that Australia also participated in.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 1995 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. The tournament was held in Sydney. Australia won its 12th Oceania Championship to qualify for the Olympics.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 1991 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1992 Summer Olympics. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand, was held in Wellington and Palmerston North, New Zealand. Australia won the series 2–0.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 1989 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1990 FIBA World Championship. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand, was held in Sydney. Australia won the series 2–0.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 1987 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1988 Summer Olympics. The tournament was held in Timaru and Christchurch. For the first time, a team other than Australia and New Zealand competed after French Polynesia decided to send a team to the tournament. Australia won its 8th consecutive Oceania Championship to qualify for Olympics.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 1985 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1986 FIBA World Championship. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand, was held in Sydney and Newcastle. Australia won the series 3-0 to win its seventh consecutive Oceania Championship.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 1983 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1984 Summer Olympics. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand, was held in Whangarei, New Zealand. Australia won the series 2–0.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 1981 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1982 FIBA World Championship. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand, was held in Christchurch, New Zealand. Australia won the series 2-0.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 1979 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1980 Summer Olympics. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand, was held in Sydney and Melbourne. Australia won the series 3–0 to win its fourth consecutive Oceania Championship.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 1978 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1978 FIBA World Championship. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand, was held in Auckland, Lower Hutt and Christchurch. Australia won the series 2-1 to win its third consecutive Oceania Championship.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 1975 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1976 Summer Olympics. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand, was held in Melbourne, Hobart and Launceston. Australia won the series 3-0 to win its second consecutive Oceania Championship.
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 2009 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey. For the first time, the tournament featured a best-of-two, home-and-away series between Australia and New Zealand. Game one was held in Sydney, New South Wales followed by the second game in Wellington. The two countries split the series, and the tiebreaker, which was won by New Zealand, was the aggregate score. This was New Zealand's second title in an Oceania tournament contested by Australia and third title overall. Australia and New Zealand both qualified for the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
Sport in Oceania varies from country to country. The most popular playing sport for men in Australia is Australian rules football, while for women is netball. Australian rules football is the most popular sport in terms of spectatorship and television ratings. Rugby union is the most popular sport among New Zealanders, while in Papua New Guinea rugby league is the most popular.
New Zealand (1st title)
