Samoa Women’s Official Squad for Rugby World Cup 2025

15 August 2025, Apia, Samoa – Lakapi Samoa is proud to unveil the official Manusina squad selected to represent Samoa at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England.

The 32-strong team unites local and overseas talent, combining power, speed, and skill with the pride of representing our people and heritage.

2025 Manusina Rugby World Cup Squad

1. Ana Afuie – Falefa, Luatuanu’u – Sunnybank Dragons, Brisbane Australia

2. Denise Aiolupotea – Samauga – MAC Rugby, Hawkes Bay New Zealand

3. Glory Aiono Samuelu – Fasito’o-Uta, Falelima – Papatoetoe RFC, Auckland New Zealand

4. Utumalama Atonio – Lotopa – Papatoetoe RFC, Auckland New Zealand

5. Lutia Col Aumua – Salani Falealili, Matātufu – No Idea Sports Club, Samoa

6. Michelle Curry – Vaoala, Fa’atoia, Taufusi – Wests Bulldogs, Brisbane Australia

7. Drenna Falaniko – Tafitoala, Mulivai Safata – Endeavour Hills, Melbourne Australia

8. Joanna Fanene Lolo – Lalomalava, Neiafu – Marist Old Boys, Auckland New Zealand

 

9. Linda Fiafia – Magiagi, Satuiatua, Falealupo, Manono-Tai, Salelologa, Lufilufi – No Idea Sports Club, Samoa

10. Avau Filimaua – Faga, Manono, Sapapalii – Linwood RFC, Christchurch New Zealand

11. Nina Foaese – Vailoa Faleata – Northern United RFC, Wellington New Zealand

12. Tori Iosefo – Satalo Falealili, Leulumoega – MAC Rugby, Hawkes Bay New Zealand

13. Madisen-Jade Iva – Aleisa, Magiagi, Laulii, Vailima – Sunnybank Dragons, Brisbane Australia

14. Davina Lasini – Tafitoala, Faleasiu – South Magpies, Brisbane Australia

15. Saelua Leaula – Siusega, Salamumu, Fiaaai – No Idea Sports Club, Samoa

16. Cathy Uluulumatafolau Leuta – Salani, Satalo Falealili, Faleasiu – Papatoetoe RFC, Auckland New Zealand

17. Fa’asua Makisi – Falealupo, Vaimoso, Samusu, Fasitoo-Uta, Tanugamanono – Oriental Rongotai, Wellington NZ

18. Ana Mamea – Matautu Lefaga, Vaiala – Papatoetoe RFC, Auckland New Zealand

19. Faith Nonutunu – Saleimoa, Solosolo – Ponsonby RFC, Auckland New Zealand

20. Christabelle Onesemo – Lepa, Vavau, Letogo, Salani Falealili – North Shore Rugby Club, North Harbour NZ

21. Demielle Onesemo– Lepa, Vavau, Letogo, Salani Falealili – North Shore Rugby Club, North Harbour New Zealand

22. Taytana Pati Ah Cheung – Nofoalii, Faleula – Two Blues, Sydney Australia

23. Keilamarita Pouri Lane – Fagalii, Malie – Southern Districts, NSW Australia

24. Sinead Ryder – Gataivai, Faga – Oriental Rongotai, Wellington New Zealand

25. Melina Salale – Salelologa, Afega, Fugalei – Hautapu Rugby Club, Waikato New Zealand

26. Ana-Lise Sio – Solosolo, Aai O Niue, Vaiala, Falealupo – Vikings RFC, Canberra Australia

27. Masuisuimatamaalii Tauasa Pauaraisa – Foailalo – Linwood RFC, Christchurch New Zealand

28. Ti Tauasosi – Sapapalii, Tafagamanu Lefaga, Aleipata – Marist Old Boys, Auckland New Zealand

29. Jayjay Taylor – Vailoa Palauli, Siumu, Vaoala – Mount Marlins Rugby Club, Mount Maunganui New Zealand

30. Faalua Tugaga – Maninoa Siumu, Fa’ala Palauli, Solosolo – Marist St Pats, Wellington New Zealand

31. Harmony Vatau – Sala’ilua, Salelavalu, Moata’a, Saina, Salelologa – Endeavour Hills, Melbourne Australia

32. Karla Wright-Akeli – Saleufi, Vaiusu – Ponsonby RFC, Auckland New Zealand

Management Team

1. Mataafa Ramsey Tomokino – Head Coach

2. Bradley Harris – Technical Advisor

3. Ta’ala Cynthia Taala-Timaloa – Assistant Coach Forwards

4. Filoi Eneliko – Skills Coach

5. Fuimaono Bella Milo – Assistant Coach Defence

6. Dr. Gershwin Kotjre – Doctor

7. Luamanuvao Alaisalatemaota Bakulich Leavasa – Lead Physiotherapist

8. Soraya Umaga – Physiotherapist

9. Hari Junior Narayan – Performance Analyst

10. Renee Pama – Strength & Conditioning

11. Alyce Solaese – Strength & Conditioning

12. Tauanu’u Nick Bakulich – Team Media Manager

13. Papali’i Puna Tia – Team Manager

14. Auomala Faumuina – Content Creator

Head Coach, Mataafa Ramsey Tomokino said the Women’s RWC 2025 squad is the embodiment of hard work, unity, and Samoan spirit.

“We respect each opponent in Pool A, but our focus is clear: to deliver our very best performance, worthy of Rugby World Cup inclusion, and to make our families and nation proud..”

“Our Samoan women deserve to be seen on the world stage having been absent for eleven years.”

Lakapi Samoa CEO, Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun said Manusina’s qualification and participation in this World Cup is a proud moment for Samow, and a testament to the hard work, dedication, and resilience of our players, coaches, and management.

“They represent more than just a team — they are the spirit of Samoa, carrying with them the hopes of our people at home and across the globe..”

“Lakapi Samoa stands firmly behind this incredible group, both on and off the field, and we are committed to Supporting them in every step of their journey..

“As they take on the world’s best, we know they will play with courage, unity, and the unwavering pride of our nation. No matter the challenge ahead, Manusina will inspire us all.”

2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – Pool A Match Schedule

Samoa vs Australia – 23 August 2025, Manchester, 12:00

Samoa vs England – 30 August 2025, Northampton, 17:00

Samoa vs USA – 6 September 2025, York, 13:30

Lakapi Samoa invites all Samoans, at home and abroad to rally behind our Manusina as they take on the world’s best in England.

About Lakapi Samoa:

Lakapi Samoa is a non-governmental and not-for-profit organization and a registered Incorporated Society in Samoa. Our registered Office, Lakapi Samoa Headquarters, Samoa Sports Complex, Tuanaimato, Faleata, APIA, Samoa. Registered Number: 218

Rugby in Samoa is governed by Lakapi Samoa, formerly known as the Samoa Rugby Union Inc (which was founded in 1924) and is a member of Oceania Rugby and World Rugby. In 2016, rugby become an Olympic Sport, which was a catalyst in Lakapi Samoa becoming a member of the Samoa Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (SASNOC).

The key responsibilities of Lakapi Samoa include management of the National teams (including the Manu Samoa and Manusina), administration of our national competitions, and participation in international competitions including Test matches, as well as assisting with the development of the wider community. Its purpose is to lead and encourage rugby in Samoa; its vision is to inspire excellence and leadership through rugby with the mission of creating rugby opportunities that will ignite passion and prosperity for all Samoans. Lakapi Samoa’s priorities are to grow the game; to inspire winning national teams; to build Lakapi Samoa’s brand; to secure commercial sustainability; and to empower Lakapi Samoa as an organization and leading sporting body in Samoa.