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]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host |  Australia |
| Venue | Bond University, Gold Coast |
| Date | 26 May 2023–4 June 2023 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Samoa (1st title) |
| Runner-up |  Fiji |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
← 2022 2024 → | |
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
edit| Legend |
|---|
| Qualifies for WXV 2 |
| Qualifies for WXV 3 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samoa
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 23 | 148 |
| 2 | Fiji
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 140 | 31 | 109 |
| 3 |  Tonga
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 136 | –89 |
| 4 |  Papua New Guinea
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 190 | –168 |
Tournament
editRound 1
edit| 26 May 2023 | Papua New Guinea
|
0–77 | 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  33' to 43'
|
Referee: Ella Goldsmith (AUS) |
| 26 May 2023 | (1BP) Samoa
|
69–5 | 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' m | Referee: Lavenia Racaca (FRU) |
Round 2
edit| 30 May 2023 | (1BP) Samoa
|
83–0 | 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 10' to 20' Joana Lagona 60' to 70'
|
Referee: Lavenia Racaca (FRU) |
| 30 May 2023 | (1BP) Fiji
|
45–12 | 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
edit| 4 June 2023 | Papua New Guinea
|
22–30 | 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 42' to 52' Leonia Tauelangi  67'
|
Referee: Lavenia Racaca (FRU) |
| 4 June 2023 | (1BP) Fiji
|
18–19 | 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
editFiji
editFijiana's 29-member squad for the Oceania Championship.[14][15][16]
Papua New Guinea
editPapua New Guinea's 31-player squad for the Oceania Championship.[17]
| Player | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 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
editSamoa's 28-player squad for the Oceania Championship.[18]
| Players | |
|---|---|
| Alanis Caroline Jane Toia | Hope Vavaemamate Schuster |
| Alyce Lemau Jean Solaese | Jacqui Fofogaopapa Aiono |
| Ana Lise Sio | Kayla Fay Hunkin-Clark |
| Ana Mamea | Linda Fiafia |
| Angelica Sesa Vaisha Schwenke | Makayla Aromahana Eli |
| Bella Irene Milo | Mary Lumsden |
| Cassie Muaimalae Tanu Siataga | Masuisuimatama'ali'i Tauaua-Pauaraisa |
| Cathy Ulu'ulumatafolau Leuta | Michelle Ame Curry |
| Easter Isadora Aimasi Savelio | Mollie Yvonne Ngahuia Tagaloa |
| Elesi Leiataua | Nina Maria Foaese |
| Fa'alua Ioe Tugaga | Olalini Manamea Tafoulua |
| France Tracey Tapaita Ahea Bloomfield | Philomena Elaine Moana Petaia |
| Glory Tauvela Aiono | Saewa Vanessa Leaula |
| Hasting Leiataua | Utumalama Atonio |
Tonga
editTonga's 27-player squad for the Oceania Championship.[19]
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Angelina Lomu |  East Palo Alto Razorhawks
|
| Asipau Mafi | Melbourne Rebels
|
| Chantelle Kulaea Akanesi Latu | Melbourne Rebels
|
| Daniella Walko-Siua | Cleveland Rugby / Roots Rugby
|
| Fehi Schaaf | Sacramento Amazons
|
| Lavinia Tauhalaliku |  Manurewa
|
| Leonia Tauelangi | Sunnybank Dragons
|
| Loketi Serenity Mahoni | West Harbour RFC
|
| Losalio Sita Payne | GPS Rugby
|
| Luana Selina Tongia | Sunnybank Dragons
|
| Lu'isa Sikata Pita | Hihifo / Bond University
|
| Monioca Naomi Kay Drollett Mo'ale | ACT Brumbies
|
| Mosiana Lesley Ann Talanoa Ulupano | Kolomotu'a RC
|
| Neomai Tiulipe Ofangaki Vunga | Kolomotu'a RC
|
| Seini Palu | Western Suburbs RU
|
| Seli Lisa-Netti Mailangi | Gordon RFC
|
| Seneti Kilisimasi | NSW Waratahs
|
| Shonte To'a | ACT Brumbies
|
| Siale Alatini | Life West Gladiatrix
|
| Siu Taula Green | Sacramento Amazons
|
| Siunipa Lesieli Pahulu | Houmale'eia RC / Ngele'ia RC
|
| Siutiti Vea Angalau Ma'ake | Kolomotu'a RC
|
| Sokopeti Jessica Akau'ola | Havelu / Ngele'ia RC
|
| Tohuia Kaihau | Sacramento Amazons
|
| Tonga Leilani Tuiaki | Hihifo / Houmale'eia RC
|
| Tupou Veiongo Kolomatangi-Lamipeti | Queensland Reds
|
| Victoria Vea | H.E.B Lady Hurricanes
|
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