2003 Women's Rugby League World Cup squads
This article lists the squads for the 2003 Women's Rugby League World Cup.
The lists are primarily composed from two sources. The Lion Foundation Woman's Rugby League World Cup 2003 programme, published to coincide with the start of the tournament, lists players' names, their playing positions and club.[1] The New Zealand Rugby League Almanack 2003 listed the scorers for all 25 matches in the tournament.[2]
Australia
Australia played five matches in the tournament: New Zealand Māori, Niue, New Zealand, Samoa and New Zealand Māori (Semi-Final). This list includes the players named in the programme and affirmed as try scorers in the New Zealand Rugby League Almanack plus those named as making their debut in 2003.[1][3][4]
| Player | Position(s) | Club | State | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Anderson | Second-row, Loose forward, Halfback | Toowoomba |  Qld | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Annie Banks | Hooker, Centre, Wing | Kedron-Wavell Wildcats | Qld | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karley Banks | Halfback | Brothers Ipswich | Qld | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Kellie Batchelor | Prop, Second-row | Goodna | Qld | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Jaye Christensen | Loose forward, Halfback, Stand-off | Kedron-Wavell Wildcats | Qld | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melissa Edwards | Prop, Second-row, Halfback | Toowoomba | Qld | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lisa Elkins | Second-row | Kedron-Wavell Wildcats | Qld | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erin Elliott | Centre, Wing, Fullback | Toowoomba | Qld | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Katrina Fanning | Prop | Boomanulla |  ACT | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Angelica Forbes | Second-row, Centre, Wing | Toowoomba | Qld | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neena Fraser | Prop, Second-row | Toowoomba | Qld | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Patricia Fraser | Prop | Toowoomba | Qld | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephanie Hancock | Second-row | Toowoomba | Qld | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lisa Holder | Second-row, Loose forward, Halfback | Brothers Ipswich | Qld | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Caryl Jarrett | Halfback, Centre, Fullback | Canberra | ACT | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Karyn Murphy | Halfback, Stand-off | Brothers Ipswich | Qld | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tracey Musgrove | Second-row, Halfback | Toowoomba | Qld | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahnee Norris | Second-row, Loose forward | Brothers Ipswich | Qld | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Tammy Pohatu | Hooker | Brothers Ipswich | Qld | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roslyn Simpson | Centre, Wing | Canberra | ACT | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Rebecca Tavo | Second-row, Centre, Wing | Toowoomba | Qld | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Tracey Thompson | Centre, Wing | Brothers Ipswich | Qld | 2 | 19 | 46 |
| Tarah Westera | Centre, Wing | Sunshiine Coast | Qld | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Leah Williams | Prop | Sunshiine Coast | Qld | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Totals | 29 | 19 | 154 | |||
Coaching and support staff:[1]
- Coach: Dave Leat
- Assistant Coach: Graham Christie
- Manager: Jeanette Luker
- Trainer: Jacob Christie
Cook Islands
The Cook Islands played six matches: New Zealand, Tokelau, Great Britain, New Zealand Māori, Tokelau and Samoa. The first match, against New Zealand, was their international debut. Players in the Cook Islands team were selected from New Zealand clubs.[1]
| Player | Position(s) | Club | Province | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charmaine Angareu | Second-row, Loose forward, Centre |  Mangere East |  Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deborah Apaina | Prop, Second-row |  Ponsonby | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marry-Anne Aukino | Wing, Fullback, Centre |  Papakura | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rangi Aukino | Hooker, Second-row |  Randwick |  Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justine Cook | Second-row, Prop | Ponsonby | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sarah Cook | Second-row, Prop | Ponsonby | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Debbie Dorman | Prop | Ponsonby | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Michelle Driscoll | Centre |  Richmond | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tracey Larkin | Second-row, Centre | Ponsonby | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Elizabeth Mani | Stand-off, Second-row |  Mt Wellington | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Caroline Marsters | Stand-off, Centre, Fullback | Mt Wellington | Auckland | 3 | 2 | 16 |
| Kelly Marsters | Wing, Fullback |  Te Atatu | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joyce Otikore-Joseph | Halfback, Hooker |  Otara | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nora Pange | Second-row, Prop | Mangere East | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Api Parai | Hooker, Second-row, Halfback | Te Atatu | Auckland | 3 | 4 | 20 |
| Hilda Peters | Halfback, Hooker | Papakura | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karen Thorn | Second-row, Loose forward | Ponsonby | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amiria Tikinau | Hooker, Loose forward |  Otahuhu | Auckland | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Mary Tuarae | Halfback, Hooker, Loose forward | Richmond | Auckland | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Tutai-Stephanie Utanga | Wing, Fullback | Mt Wellington | Auckland | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Theresa Vaiula | Wing, Fullback | Ponsonby | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teremoana Vano | Second-row, Loose forward | Ponsonby | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Teresa Wilson | Centre |  Hillcrest |  Waikato | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tupou Wilson | Halfback, Stand-off | Hillcrest | Waikato | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 15 | 7 | 74 | |||
Coaching and support staff:[1]
- Coach: Tom Bishop
- Assistant Coach: Karlvon (Kas) Vasau
- Manager: Rita Ngaiti
- Trainer: Joe Hewitt
Great Britain
Great Britain played five matches: Samoa. Tonga, New Zealand Māori, Cook Islands and New Zealand (semi-final).
| Player | Position(s) | Club | M | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Anfield | Wing, Fullback | Barrow | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Samantha Bailey | Prop, Second-row | Bradford Thunderbirds | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jane Banks | Prop, Second-row | Bradford Thunderbirds | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicola Benstead | Wing | Hull Dockers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aimee Bradshaw | Second-row | Bank Quay Broncos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samantha Brook | Prop, Second-row | Bradford Thunderbirds | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wendy Charnley | Halfback, Hooker | Bank Quay Broncos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sarah Dixon | Wing | Pendle Panthers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenda Dobek | Stand-off | Wakefield Townville Panthers | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
| Andrea Dobson | Prop, Second-row | Pendle Panthers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stacey Doherty | Wing, Fullback | Wakefield Townville Panthers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Caroline Dolan | Prop | Halifax | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stacey Greenwood | Stand-off, Loose forward | Bradford Thunderbirds | 5 | 6 | 0 | 24 |
| Renee Gregorie | Second-row, Centre | Bradford Thunderbirds | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Rebecca Jones | Halfback, Hooker | Toowoomba | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Bevlee Langan | Prop | York Acorn Ladies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sally Milburn | Centre | Barrow | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Nicola Parry | Centre | York Acorn Ladies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Natalie Parsons | Halfback | Bradford Thunderbirds | 5 | 3 | 7 | 26 |
| Sarah Shillito | Second-row, Centre | Keighley Albion Cats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicola Simpson | Centre, Fullback | Milford Marlins | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Beth Sutcliffe | Loose forward | Hillside Hawks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dannielle Titterington | Hooker | Wakefield Townville Panthers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachel Twibill | Wing | Halifax | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle Wood | Prop | Slaithwait | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Totals | 83 | 21 | 13 | 110 | ||
Notes:
- There are two sources that provide different scorers for the Great Britain versus Tonga game.
- The match report in the League Express has Nicola Simpson scoring three tries, and Dannielle Titterington not scoring a try.[5]
- The New Zealand Rugby League Almanack has Nicola Simpson scoring two tries, and Dannielle Titterington scoring one try.
- The above table reflects the League Express account.
- the two sources agree on the remaining scorers in the Tonga match, as well as on the scorers for Great Britain in their match against the New Zealand Māori
- Great Britain Team Support Staff were: Jackie Sheldon (head coach), Michaela Hirst (assistant coach), Andy MacDonald (team manager), Doreen Metcalf (Tour Manager), Joanna Bates (doctor), and Elaine Kirton (physiotherapist).
- Samantha Bailey, Samantha Brook, Stacey Greenwood, Renee Gregoire and Natalie Parsons were all representatives from the Bradford Thunderbirds club.[6]
- Andrea Dobson and Sarah Dixon were representatives of the Pendle Panthers club.[7][8][9]
- Nicola Benstead was a representative from the Hull Dockers club.[10]
- Bev Langan and Nicola Parry were representatives of the York Acorn Ladies club.[11][12]
- Aimee Bradshaw and Wendy Charnley were representatives of the Bank Quay Broncos club.[13][14]
New Zealand
New Zealand played six matches: Cook Islands, Tokelau, Australia, Samoa, Great Britain (semi-final) and New Zealand Māori (final). New Zealand's World Cup squad was named in early June, nearly four months ahead of the tournament, which began on 28 September 2003.[15] The team to play Tokelau appeared in a New Zealand Herald article on the day of the match.[16]
| Player | Position(s) | Club | Province | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisa Avaiki | Prop, Second-row, Centre | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Mere Baker | Centre |  Papanui Tigers |  Canterbury | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Lorina Buckley | Loose forward | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tafale Chan Ting | Halfback, Hooker | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Nadene Conlon | Loose forward, Second-row, Hooker | Te Atatu Roosters | Auckland | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Karen Dougall | Second-row | — | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Selena Edmonds | Centre | Te Atatu Roosters | Wellington | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| Marion Heather | Loose forward, Second-row, Prop | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 6 | 4 | 32 |
| Maryanne Hemara | Hooker | Mangere East Hawks | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trish Hina | Stand-off | Te Atatu Roosters | Wellington | 9 | 23 | 82 |
| Honey Hireme | Centre | Forestland Falcons | Bay of Plenty | 10 | 0 | 40 |
| Annabelle Hohepa | Prop | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teasha Leka | Centre, Second-row | Mt Wellington | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelly Leota | Fullback, Wing | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| Laura Mariu | Stand-off, Loose forward | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Ina Muaiava | Second-row, Centre | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawn Patelesio | Prop | — | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamaku Paul | Wing, Fullback | Forestland Falcons | Bay of Plenty | 9 | 0 | 36 |
| Khardine Pohatu | Wing | — | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Sarai Sue | Prop | Mt Wellington | Auckland | 0 | 6 | 12 |
| Cynthia Ta'ala | Wing, Fullback | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Lovey Tawhi | Second-row, Prop | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Awhina Te Hiko | Halfback, Hooker | Forestland Falcons | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tessa Te Kahu | Loose forward, Hooker | Papanui Tigers | Canterbury | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Fuarosa Time | Wing | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 10 | 0 | 40 |
| Leah Witehira | Halfback | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Totals | 76 | 36 | 376 | |||
Coaching and support staff:[1]
- Coach: Lawrence Brydon
- Assistant Coach: Stan Martin
- Manager: Juanita Woodhouse
- Trainer: Bob Vercoe
- Physiotherapist: Leah Pearsail
- Assistant trainer/strapper: Hugh McKechnie
New Zealand Māori
New Zealand Māori played six matches: Australia, Niue, Great Britain, Cook Islands, Australia (semi-final) and New Zealand (final).
On 8 August, prior to the World Cup which began in late September 2003, a Test Match between Australia and New Zealand Māori was played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The teams were listed in the Big League programme.[17] Players in the Māori team were named as follows: Natasha Tehiko, Mere Miki, Annie Brown, Awaroa Waikai, Rachael Wikepa (Wikeepa), Puawai Hohepa, Kelly Kiwi, Vicki Letele, Tania Martin, Karla Clay (Klay), Jodi Piutau (Puitau), Sharyle Winikeri, Tirina Whakatihi; Cecily Stainton, Susan Wilkinson, Faith Dickson, Ani Ngala, Leanne Gardner, Amy Turner with Greg Brown as coach. Names in parentheses reflect the spelling used in the New Zealand Rugby League Almanac.
| Player | Position(s) | Club | Province | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Brown | Centre, Stand-off | Forestland Falcons | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karla Clay | Prop | Papakura Sea Eagles | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Faith Dickson | Centre | Ngongotaha Chiefs | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Natasha Emery | Second-row |  Te Aroha Eels | Wellington | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Leanne Gardiner | Centre | Mangere East Hawks | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puawai Hohepa | Stand-off |  Pikiao Warriors | Bay of Plenty | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Kellie Kiwi | Halfback | Forestland Falcons | Bay of Plenty | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Vicki Letele | Second-row, Prop | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Lishelle Ngawini | Centre | Papakura Sea Eagles | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rochelle Potaka | Loose forward, Second-row | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 2 | 6 | 20 |
| Jodie Puitau | Prop | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Cecily Stainton | Stand-off | Ngongotaha Chiefs | Bay of Plenty | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Hinei Taute | Centre, Fullback | Ngongotaha Chiefs | Bay of Plenty | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Frances Te Ao | Second-row | Te Aroha Eels | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Natasha Tehiko | Fullback, Centre | Forestland Falcons | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Heremia Timu | Centre, Wing | Papakura Sea Eagles | Auckland | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Amy Turner | Wing | Pikiao Warriors | Bay of Plenty | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Awaroa Waikai | Second-row, Prop | Mt Wellington | Auckland | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Tania Watson | Second-row, Loose forward | Te Aroha Eels | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Iria Whakatihi | Stand-off | Te Aroha Eels | Wellington | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Miriama Whakatihi | Prop | Te Aroha Eels | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terina Whakatihi | Loose forward | Te Aroha Eels | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachel Wikeepa | Wing | Forestland Falcons | Bay of Plenty | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Susan Wilkinson | Second-row, Loose forward | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharyl Winikerei | Second-row | Forestland Falcons | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 29 | 10 | 136 | |||
Coaching and support staff:[1]
- Coach: Greg Brown
- Assistant Coach: Len Reid
- Manager: Angela Hodge
- Trainers: Kara Hodge, Mark Edmonds
- Physiotherapist: Naumai Tuta
- Statistician: Janie Thompson
Niue
Niue played five matches: New Zealand Māori, Australia, Tokelau, Tonga and Samoa. The first match, against New Zealand Māori, was their international debut.
| Player | Position(s) | Club | Province | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sana Aisoli | Fullback | Ponsonby Ponies | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| D Bloomfield | — | — | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| Suerena Comer | Centre | Ponsonby Ponies | Auckland | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Vate Ekepati | Second-row | Otara Scorpions | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caroline Fanamanu | Wing | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| S Fanokehe | — | — | 2 | 1 | 10 | |
| Doreen Fenton | Prop | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shirley Ikifitu | Prop | Otara Scorpions | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Treena Kumitau | Wing | Otara Scorpions | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Priscilla Lavakula | Wing | Otara Scorpions | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Memali Mafileo-Posoni | Centre | Te Atatu Roosters | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angie Mizziebo | Stand-off | Otara Scorpions | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christina Patii | Hooker | Ponsonby Ponies | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taako Piaso | Loose forward, Second-row | Te Atatu Roosters | Wellington | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Leilana Pulevaka | Wing | Manukau Magpies | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melinda Seini | Wing, Hooker | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekeaukui Sifaheone | Centre, Wing | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jannine Stewart | Second-row | Otara Scorpions | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacqueline Talagi | Wing | Ellerslie Eagles | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emily Telfer | Halfback | Mt Wellington | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Jo Tichkowsky | Prop | Te Atatu Roosters | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 12 | 3 | 54 | |||
Coaching and support staff:[1]
- Coach: Meke Lokeni
- Manager: Grace Kapinua
- Strapper: Tomsai Nuku
Note:
Samoa
Samoa played six matches: Great Britain, Tonga, New Zealand, Australia, Niue and Cook Islands. The first match, against Great Britain, was their international debut.
| Player | Position(s) | Club | Province | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapu Ali'ifa'alogo | Prop, Second-row | Forestland Falcons | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ane Chan Kee | Hooker, Halfback, Centre | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lita Clark | Hooker, Second-row | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sera Clayton | Prop, Second-row, Loose forward | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuiai Elisara | Wing, Fullback | Mangere East Hawks | Auckland | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Vanessa Elisara | Second-row, Loose forward | Mangere East Hawks | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laine Fa'apito | Prop, Second-row, Centre | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Meto Kirisome | Second-row, Centre, Stand-off | Ponsonby Ponies | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephanie Lafaele | Centre, Wing | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moana Laumatia | Centre | Te Aroha Eels | Wellington | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Wendy Leafa | Halfback, Centre, Fullback | Pikiao Warriors | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Te'evahale Lefale | Second-row, Loose forward, Centre | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Amy Levi | Halfback, Wing | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tolotea Lome | Prop, Second-row, Wing | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brigitta Lotu-Iiga | Second-row, Centre, Wing | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theresa Malaitai | Second-row, Loose forward, Centre | Te Atatu Roosters | Wellington | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Angel Mulu | Halfback, Centre, Fullback |  North City Vikings | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jean Oti | Halfback, Centre, Fullback |  Wainuiomata Lions | Wellington | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| Ianeta Peau | Prop, Second-row | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tepatasiane Pomare | Prop, Second-row, Centre | Ponsonby Ponies | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leah Sao-Filipo | Prop | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Diana Sipili | Centre, Wing | Te Aroha Eels | Wellington | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Carmelia Smith | Wing | Ponsonby Ponies | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maima Tiatia | Second-row, Centre | Otahuhu Leopards | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Helen Tuimavave | Centre, Loose forward, Second-row | Te Atatu Roosters | Wellington | 7 | 0 | 28 |
| Lolina (Leota) Tuioti | Second-row, Centre | North City Vikings | Wellington | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| Totals | 28 | 4 | 120 | |||
Coaching and support staff:[1]
- Coach: George Apelii Tuimaseve
- Assistant Coach: Sefo Fuimaono
- Managers: Mary Malloy, Leie Sipel-Schaumkei
- Trainers: Jason McCarthy, Feleti Lefao
Tokelau
Tokelau played six matches: Cook Islands, New Zealand, Tonga, Niue, Cook Islands and Tonga. The first match, against Cook Islands, was their international debut.
| Player | Position(s) | Club | Province | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagita Aleni | Wing | North City Vikings | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maria Atapuai Alesana | Second-row | North City Vikings | Wellington | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tolua Ariu | Second-row | Te Atatu Roosters | Wellington | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Lise Baker | Prop | North City Vikings | Wellington | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Ana Fidow | Prop | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Campaign Fidow | Prop, Second-row, Loose forward | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jenny Finau | Prop | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Peta Ineleo | Second-row | Wainuiomata Lions | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johana Lemihio | Second-row | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julie Lemihio | Wing | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J Lenusio | interchange | — | — | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Ahi Loloa | Prop | North City Vikings | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taloanga Mataio | Wing | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhys Nouata-Nikotema | Second-row | Wainuiomata Lions | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matalena Omara | Halfback, Centre, Fullback | Richmond Rovers | Auckland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ana Pedro | Prop | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Akenese Pereira | Stand-off | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Belia Perez | Fullback | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pele Puka | Second-row | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Naomi Silao | Centre | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| Ana So'otaga | Loose forward | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Ana Tuia | Prop | Randwick Kingfishers | Wellington | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Vaililo Toloa | Centre | North City Vikings | Wellington | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Jacqueline Vaovasa | Prop | North City Vikings | Wellington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maria Wilson | Centre | — | — | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Totals | 22 | 4 | 96 | |||
Coaching and support staff:[1]
- Coach: Tony Lajpold
- Assistant Coach: John Misley
- Manager: Mat So'otaga
- Physiotherapist: Matt Willett
Note
Tonga
Tonga played five matches: Samoa, Great Britain, Tokelau, Niue and Tokelau. The first match, against Samoa, was their international debut.
| Player | Club | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepiuta Tonga 'Alatini |  Fuekafa Rabbitohs | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Lupe Fiefia |  Ha'ateiho Crusaders | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lupe Fisilau |  Kolomu'a Warriors | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Ema Lu'isa Havea | Kolomu'a Warriors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isapela Hopoi | Kolomu'a Warriors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ana 'Iongi | Kolomu'a Warriors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ana Uikelotu Katoa |  Mu'a Saints | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uluaki Fuifuilupe Kaufusi | Mu'a Saints | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Elenoa Lauhingoa | Fuekafa Rabbitohs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seini Malungahu | Fuekafa Rabbitohs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Olivia Moimoi | Kolomu'a Warriors | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Akameta Paongo | Fuekafa Rabbitohs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sisi'uno Pasikala | Mu'a Saints | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Na'a Pole | Mu'a Saints | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lomekina Ta'ai | Fuekafa Rabbitohs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eseta Vea Toluta'u | Mu'a Saints | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Ma'ata Tonga | Fuekafa Rabbitohs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sesimani Tupou Tu'ifua | Mu'a Saints | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Celestyana Valu | Fuekafa Rabbitohs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tokilupe Veamatahau | Fuekafa Rabbitohs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 8 | 1 | 34 | |
The Programme did not list Tonga's coaching and support staff.[1]
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