2023 Oceania Rugby Women's Championship

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2023 Oceania Women's Championship
Tournament details
HostFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Venue Bond University, Gold Coast
Date26 May 2023 (2023-05-26)–4 June 2023 (2023-06-04)
Teams4
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Samoa.svg  Samoa (1st title)
Runner-upFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
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The 2023 Oceania Rugby Women's Championship was the fifth edition of the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship. The competition was held at Bond University in Gold Coast, Queensland between 26 May and 4 June. [1] [2] The 2023 competition saw teams compete for two spots in World Rugby's inaugural WXV competition that will commence later in the year. [1] The tournament was played in a round-robin format with each team playing three games each. [1]

Contents

Samoa won their first Oceania Championship title and confirmed their place for WXV 2, Fiji as runners-up have qualified for WXV 3. [3] [4]

Table

Legend
Qualifies for WXV 2
Qualifies for WXV 3
PosTeamPWDLPFPAPD
1Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 330017123148
2Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 320114031109
3Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 310247136–89
4Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 300322190–168

Tournament

Round 1

26 May 2023 Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg0–77Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji (1BP) Bond University, Gold Coast  
17:30 AEST (UTC+10) [5] [6] Try: Keleni Marawa 11' m
Ana Maria Naimasi (2) 16' c, 18' m
Reapi Ulunisau (4) 30' c, 41' m, 47' m, 53' c
Ana Korovata 37' c
Fulori Nabura 51' c
Sulita Waisega (2) 70' c, 80+2' m
Raijieli Daveua 80' m
Bitila Tawake 80+2' m
Con: Luisa Tisolo (5) 17', 31', 37', 52', 54'
Wainikiti Vosadrau 71'
Cards: Ana Maria Naimasi Yellow card.svg 33' to 43'		Referee: Ella Goldsmith (AUS)
26 May 2023(1BP) Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg69–5Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga Bond University, Gold Coast  
19:30 AEST (UTC+10)Try: Utumalama Atonio (2) 1' c, 21' c
Jacqui Aiono 10' c
Linda Fiafia 18' m
Hasting Leiataua (2) 28' c, 39' m
Makayla Eli 36' c
Cassie Siataga 40' c
Easter Savelio 52' m
Nina Foaese 61' m
Rereglory Aiono 66' c
Con: Cassie Siataga (7) 2', 11', 22', 29', 37', 40', 80+2'		 [7] [6] Try: Seneti Kilisimasi 42' mReferee: Lavenia Racaca (FRU)

Round 2

30 May 2023(1BP) Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg83–0Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea Bond University, Gold Coast  
17:30 AEST (UTC+10)Try: Utumalama Atonio 11' m
Hasting Leiataua (2) 19' c, 40' c
Michelle Curry (2) 23' m, 33' c
Makayla Eli 28' c
Mollie Tagaloa 37' c
Ana Mamea 42' c
Nina Foaese 45' m
Alyce Solaese 54' c
Lulu Leuta 60' c
Sui Pauaraisa 69' m
Bella Milo 73' c
Con: Cassie Siataga (7) 20', 30', 34', 38', 41', 43', 55'
Makayla Eli (2) 61', 74'		 [8] [9] Cards: Regila Wilfred Yellow card.svg 10' to 20'
Joana Lagona Yellow card.svg 60' to 70'		Referee: Lavenia Racaca (FRU)
30 May 2023(1BP) Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg45–12Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga Bond University, Gold Coast  
19:30 AEST (UTC+10)Try: Vani Arei 3' c
Raijieli Daveua (2) 8' c, 72' c
Ana Maria Naimasi (3) 21' c, 60' m, 76' c
Luisa Tisolo 43' m
Con: Luisa Tisolo (5) 4', 9', 22', 72', 76'		 [10] [9] Try: Sokopeti Jessica Akauola 33' c
Loketi Serenity Mahoni 55' m
Con: Shonte Toa 34'		Referee: Ella Goldsmith (AUS)

Round 3

4 June 2023 Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg22–30Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga (1BP) Bond University, Gold Coast  
14:00 AEST (UTC+10)Try: Joana Lagona 9' c
Brenda Waiye Goro 45' c
Marie Biyama 74' m
Con: Gemma Schnaubelt (2) 10', 46'
Pen: Gemma Schnaubelt 67'		 [11] [12] Try: Siutiti Maake (2) 5' m, 28' c
Lu'isa Sikata Pita 18' m
Moniqca Mo'ale 51' c
Con: Shonte Toa (2) 29', 52'
Pen: Shonte Toa (2) 70', 78'
Cards: Seneti Kilisimasi Yellow card.svg 42' to 52'
Leonia Tauelangi Red card.svg 67'		Referee: Lavenia Racaca (FRU)
4 June 2023(1BP) Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg18–19Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Bond University, Gold Coast  
16:00 AEST (UTC+10)Try: Vani Arei 30' m
Siteri Rasolea 48' m
Adita Milinia 77' m
Pen: Luisa Tisolo 39'		 [13] [12] Try: Cassie Siataga 43' c
Con: Cassie Siataga 44'
Pen: Cassie Siataga (4) 18', 62', 70', 80'		Referee: Ella Goldsmith (AUS)

Squads

Fiji

Fijiana's 29-member squad for the Oceania Championship. [14] [15] [16]

PlayerPositionCapsClub/Province
Adita Milinia Fijiana Drua
Ana Korovata Prop 1 Fijiana Drua
Ana Naimasi 1 Fijiana Sevens
Asinate Serevi Lock 3 Fijiana Drua
Bitila Tawake Prop 6 Fijiana Drua
Bulou Vasuturaga Lock
Doreen Narokete Lock Fijiana Drua
Evivi Senikarivi Scrumhalf Fijiana Drua
Fulori Nabura Back Row
Iris Verebalavu Prop 1 ACT Brumbies
Jade Coates Back Row Fijiana Drua
Jennifer Ravutia Fly-Half 1 Fijiana Drua
Karalaini Naisewa Back Row 7 Fijiana Drua
Keleni Marawa Hooker Fijiana Drua
Kolora Lomani Wing 5 Fijiana Drua
Litia Marama Hooker Fijiana Drua
Luisa Tisolo Fullback
Mereoni Nakesa Lock 1 Fijiana Drua
Merewai Cumu (vc) Centre Fijiana Drua
Raijeli Daveua Fijiana Sevens
Raijieli Laqeretabua Wing 6 Fijiana Drua
Reapi Ulunisau uncapped Fijiana Sevens
Sera Ravatudei Western Force
Sereima Leweniqila (c) Back Row 9 Fijiana Drua
Setaita Railumu 1 Fijiana Drua
Siteri Rasolea Prop 1 Fijiana Drua
Sulita Waisega Back Row 4 Fijiana Drua
Vani Arei Centre Fijiana Drua
Wainikiti Vosadrau Fijiana Drua

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea's 31-player squad for the Oceania Championship. [17]

PlayerPositionClub
Regila Wilfred Loose Head Prop Tribeswomen
Lyanne Philimon Loose Head Prop Juggernauts
Janaya Sue Trapman Loose Head Prop Brisbane
Geua Larry Hooker Nova
Lorraine Pomat Hooker Nova
Charlyn Harman Hooker FNQLD
Shallain Kopi Tight Head Prop Harlequins
Carol Paua Tight Head Prop Sisters
Linda Wari Tight Head Prop Chiefs
Vanesa Nakas Lock Stallions
Lilly Krandem Lock Harlequins
Amenda Pakure Lock Stallions
Brenda Goro Lock Chiefs
Talitha Kunjil Back Row Tribeswomen
Marie Biyama Back Row Harlequins
Esther Gigimat Back Row Nova
Augusta Livuana Half-back Harlequins
Meli Joe Half-back Tribeswomen
Alice Alois Half-back Harlequins
Gemma Schnaubelt Five Eight Brisbane
Cynthia Peter Five Eight Stallions
Doreen Kaputin Centre Chiefs
Joan Butler Centre Chiefs
Merolyn Malt Centre Tribeswomen
Katherine Wena Centre Harlequins
Angelena Watego Centre Brisbane
Lyiannah Allen Outside Back Tribeswomen
Naomi Kelly Outside Back Chiefs
Fatima Rama Outside Back Nova
Joana Lagona Outside Back Juggernauts
Magadaline Swaki Outside Back Tenkiles

Samoa

Samoa's 28-player squad for the Oceania Championship. [18]

Players
Alanis Caroline Jane ToiaHope Vavaemamate Schuster
Alyce Lemau Jean SolaeseJacqui Fofogaopapa Aiono
Ana Lise SioKayla Fay Hunkin-Clark
Ana MameaLinda Fiafia
Angelica Sesa Vaisha SchwenkeMakayla Aromahana Eli
Bella Irene Milo Mary Lumsden
Cassie Muaimalae Tanu Siataga Masuisuimatama'ali'i Tauaua-Pauaraisa
Cathy Ulu'ulumatafolau LeutaMichelle Ame Curry
Easter Isadora Aimasi SavelioMollie Yvonne Ngahuia Tagaloa
Elesi LeiatauaNina Maria Foaese
Fa'alua Ioe TugagaOlalini Manamea Tafoulua
France Tracey Tapaita Ahea BloomfieldPhilomena Elaine Moana Petaia
Glory Tauvela AionoSaewa Vanessa Leaula
Hasting LeiatauaUtumalama Atonio

Tonga

Tonga's 27-player squad for the Oceania Championship. [19]

PlayerClub
Angelina Lomu Flag of the United States.svg East Palo Alto Razorhawks
Asipau Mafi Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Rebels
Chantelle Kulaea Akanesi Latu Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Rebels
Daniella Walko-Siua Flag of the United States.svg Cleveland Rugby / Roots Rugby
Fehi Schaaf Flag of the United States.svg Sacramento Amazons
Lavinia Tauhalaliku Flag of New Zealand.svg Manurewa
Leonia Tauelangi Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sunnybank Dragons
Loketi Serenity Mahoni Flag of Australia (converted).svg West Harbour RFC
Losalio Sita Payne Flag of Australia (converted).svg GPS Rugby
Luana Selina Tongia Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sunnybank Dragons
Lu'isa Sikata Pita Flag of Tonga.svg Hihifo / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bond University
Monioca Naomi Kay Drollett Mo'ale Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Mosiana Lesley Ann Talanoa Ulupano Flag of Tonga.svg Kolomotu'a RC
Neomai Tiulipe Ofangaki Vunga Flag of Tonga.svg Kolomotu'a RC
Seini Palu Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Suburbs RU
Seli Lisa-Netti Mailangi Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gordon RFC
Seneti Kilisimasi Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Shonte To'a Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Siale Alatini Flag of the United States.svg Life West Gladiatrix
Siu Taula Green Flag of the United States.svg Sacramento Amazons
Siunipa Lesieli Pahulu Flag of Tonga.svg Houmale'eia RC / Ngele'ia RC
Siutiti Vea Angalau Ma'ake Flag of Tonga.svg Kolomotu'a RC
Sokopeti Jessica Akau'ola Flag of Tonga.svg Havelu / Ngele'ia RC
Tohuia Kaihau Flag of the United States.svg Sacramento Amazons
Tonga Leilani Tuiaki Flag of Tonga.svg Hihifo / Houmale'eia RC
Tupou Veiongo Kolomatangi-Lamipeti Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Victoria Vea Flag of the United States.svg H.E.B Lady Hurricanes

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