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Team information | ||||||
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Nickname | The Rock, Coconut Crab (Uga) | |||||
Governing body | Niue Rugby League | |||||
Region | Asia-Pacific | |||||
Head coach | Brendan Perenara | |||||
Captain | Mike Filimona | |||||
Home stadium | Alofi Stadium | |||||
IRL ranking | 52nd | |||||
Uniforms | ||||||
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Team results | ||||||
First international | ||||||
![]() ![]() (Rarotonga, Cook Islands; 1986) | ||||||
Biggest win | ||||||
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Biggest defeat | ||||||
![]() ![]() (Nuku'alofa, Tonga; 24 October 1990) ![]() ![]() (Suva, Fiji; 22 October 1994) |
The Niue national rugby league team represents Niue in rugby league football. The team played their first match in 1986, and their first Test match in 2013.
History
[edit]![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Zebastian_Luisi.jpg/220px-Zebastian_Luisi.jpg)
The team played their first match in at the 1986 Pacific Cup, losing 22–8 to the Cook Islands. Their first ever win was 14–0 against Fiji at the 1992 Pacific Cup. Niue currently participates in the annual Cabramatta International Nines tournament. They lost their first ever Test match 22–20 against Vanuatu on 12 October 2013.
On 4 October 2014, the Niue rugby league team record their first ever international test match win defeating the Philippines 36–22.[1] In May 2015, Niue Rugby League recorded their second international test match win against the South African Rugby League side, 48–4.[2][3]
Results
[edit]Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | Ref |
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27 October 1986 | ![]() |
8–22 | 1986 Pacific Cup | Rarotonga, Cook Islands | [4] |
29 October 1986 | ![]() |
16–32 | [5] | ||
21 October 1990 | ![]() |
16–26 | 1986 Pacific Cup | Nukuʻalofa, Tonga | [6] |
24 October 1990 | ![]() |
4–58 | [7] | ||
26 October 1990 | ![]() |
2–52 | [8] | ||
18 October 1992 | ![]() |
8–24 | 1992 Pacific Cup | Carlaw Park, Auckland, New Zealand | [9] |
20 October 1992 | ![]() |
22–23 | [10] | ||
22 October 1992 | ![]() |
14–0 | [11] | ||
26 October 1992 | ![]() |
41–28 | [12] | ||
22 October 1994 | ![]() |
10–64 | 1994 Pacific Cup | Suva, Fiji | [13] |
29 October 1994 | ![]() |
22–24 | [14] | ||
3 November 1994 | ![]() |
30–8 | [15] | ||
5 November 1994 | ![]() |
58–12 | [16] | ||
17 October 2004 | ![]() |
4–54 | Pacific Rim Championship | North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | [17] |
19 October 2004 | ![]() |
18–36 | Ericsson Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | [18] | |
23 October 2004 | ![]() |
24–34 | North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | [19] | |
12 October 2013 | ![]() |
20–22 | International | Port Vila Municipal Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu | [20][21] |
4 October 2014 | ![]() |
36–22 | International | Wentworthville, Australia | [22] |
2 May 2015 | ![]() |
48–4 | International | Campbelltown Stadium, Campbelltown, Australia | [23] |
3 October 2015 | ![]() |
44–22 | International | Sydney, Australia | [24][25] |
29 October 2016 | ![]() |
50–22 | International | Brakpan Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa | [26] |
2 November 2016 | ![]() |
44–0 | International | [27] | |
14 October 2017 | ![]() |
16–32 | World Cup Warm-up | Leichhardt Oval, Sydney, Australia | [28] |
4 October 2018 | ![]() |
26–16 | 2018 Emerging Nations World Championship | Sydney, Australia | [29] |
7 October 2018 | ![]() |
24–12 | [30] | ||
10 October 2018 | ![]() |
16–8 | [31] | ||
13 October 2018 | ![]() |
16–24 | [32] | ||
27 October 2018 | ![]() |
32–36 | International | Marconi Stadium, Sydney, Australia | [33] |
All-time results record and ranking
[edit]Official rankings as of 30 June 2024 | |||
Rank | Change | Team | Pts % |
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100 |
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82 |
3 | ![]() |
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80 |
4 | ![]() |
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67 |
5 | ![]() |
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49 |
6 | ![]() |
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47 |
7 | ![]() |
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49 |
8 | ![]() |
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28 |
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22 |
10 | ![]() |
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20 |
11 | ![]() |
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19 |
12 | ![]() |
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17 |
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13 |
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Complete rankings at INTRL.SPORT |
Below is an updated list of Niue's national team record as of 23 December 2020.[34]
Opponent | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Win % | For | Aga | Diff |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% | 10 | 64 | –54 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33.33% | 74 | 67 | +7 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.00% | 38 | 34 | +4 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 30 | 8 | +22 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 16 | 8 | +8 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% | 16 | 32 | –16 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50% | 42 | 40 | +2 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% | 42 | 110 | –68 |
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 60 | 34 | +26 |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% | 46 | 77 | –31 |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 142 | 26 | +116 |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% | 20 | 82 | –62 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% | 20 | 22 | –2 |
Total | 24 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 41.67% | 556 | 604 | –48 |
Current squad
[edit]Squad selected for the 2018 Emerging Nations World Championship;[35]
- Jake Samoa
- Zebastian Luisi
- Eddie Paea
- Kurt Bernard
- Temata Rangi
- Mike Filimona
- Tamati Ulukita
- George Lolo
- Sione Tovo
- Tuki Jackson
- Jamie Hunt
- Jo Tamasi
- Wes Lolo
- Tristian Alvarado
- Aziah Ikitule
- Audrey Kaufusi
- Huggard Tongatule
- Latrell Schaumkel
- Alex Seini
- Alfred Smalley
- Jordan Tongahai
- Mike Williams
- Cyruss Payne
- Christian Ulukita
Notable players of Niuean descent
[edit]- Dylan Brown
- Geoff Daniela
- Glen Fisiiahi
- Dene Halatau
- Junior Langi
- Isaac Liu
- Heilum Luki
- Zebastian Luisi
- Makahesi Makatoa
- Eddie Paea
- Joseph Paulo
- Junior Paulo
- Toafofoa Sipley
- Siosifa Talakai
- Albert Talipeau
- Motu Tony
- Sione Tovo
- Billy Weepu
Women's Test Team
[edit]The Niue women's rugby league team debuted on the international stage in the 2003 Women's Rugby League World Cup, in which they lost both of their matches. On 7 November 2020, they made their return to international rugby league, with a friendly match against the Tonga women's national rugby league team. The match, held at Mt Smart Stadium served as a lead up to the New Zealand Women vs Samoa Women.
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ "Sport: Niue hope for ranking boost after big win". RNZ. 4 May 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Niue depart for African rugby league tour". Radio New Zealand. 24 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "Cook Islands 22 – 8 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Niue 16 – 32 New Zealand Maori". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Tokelau 26 – 16 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Tonga 58 – 4 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Western Samoa 52 – 2 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Tonga 24 – 8 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Cook Islands 23 – 22 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Niue 14 – 0 Fiji". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Western Samoa 41 – 28 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Aborigines 64 – 10 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
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- ^ "Fiji Presidents XIII 8 – 30 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Tonga 52 – 12 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "New Zealand Maori 54 – 4 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Samoa 36 – 18 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Fiji 34 – 24 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Mascord, Steve (12 October 2013). "Mal Meninga's nephew stars as Vanuatu scrape home in historic encounter". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "Victory for Vanuatu over Niue newcomers". Vanuatu Rugby League. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "Niue rugby league coach says victory another step forward". Radio New Zealand. 7 October 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ St John, Mark (3 May 2015). "Niue Beat South Africa". Rugby League Week. Archived from the original on 6 May 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ "Niue rugby league claim biggest scalp yet". Radio New Zealand. 5 October 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ Ewart, Richard (6 October 2016). "Niue topple Cook Islands to boost their stocks on the international stage". ABC. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "South Africa 22 – 50 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "South Africa 0 – 44 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Lebanon 32 16 Niue". European Rugby League. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Malta 16 – 26 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Philippines 12 – 24 Niue". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Niue 16 – 8 Greece". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Niue 16 – 24 Malta". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Niue 32 – 36 Italy". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Head To Head". rugby league project. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Niue announce squad for Emerging Nations World Cup". Rugby League International Federation. 27 July 2018.