Fetu Samoa Rugby League World Cup Squad 2026
Fetu Samoa are back at the Women’s Rugby League World Cup for the first time since 2008, and they have a new coach and plenty of new faces.
They opened against the defending champions, the Jillaroos, and now face Wales in a must-win game in Parramatta on Friday night.
Fetu Samoa have named a 23-player squad for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026, coached by former NRL star Frank Pritchard, with nine debutants.
They play Wales at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta on Friday 23 October, at 5:50pm Sydney time (7:50pm Samoa).
Below, you’ll find the full squad, the team list, the Round 1 result, every fixture and how to watch.
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Quick Answer: Fetu Samoa at the Women’s World Cup 2026
- Squad: 23 players, including nine debutants
- Coach: Frank Pritchard
- Round 1: Australia 40-0 Samoa, Parramatta
- Next match: Samoa v Wales, Friday 23 October, 5:50pm Sydney (7:50pm Samoa)
- Group: Group A with Australia, England and Wales
- Watch: Seven and 7plus (Australia), Sky Sport (NZ), Premier Sports (UK)
Fetu Samoa Squad for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026
Here is the full 23-player squad, as released on NRL.com.
| Players | Players | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Hall (debut) | Annetta Nu’uausala | Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa (debut) |
| Christian Pio | Destiny Mino-Sinapati | Evania Isa’ako |
| Evelyn Roberts (debut) | Fanua Rimoni (debut) | Freedom Crichton Ropati (debut) |
| Ivana Lolesio (debut) | Jasmine Fogavini | Jaydika Tafua |
| Jetaya Faifua | Laikha Clarke | Leilani Wilson (debut) |
| Mary Jane Taito (debut) | Mercedez Taulelei-Siala | Monica Tagoai |
| Pauline Pilia’e-Rasabale | Sarina Masaga | Taliah Fuimaono |
| Tavarna Papalii | Tyra Ekepati (debut) |
Nine players were named as debutants, and Freedom Crichton Ropati and Mary Jane Taito both started in Round 1.
Experienced forwards Annetta Nu’uausala and Evania Isa’ako lead the pack in a young side.
Samoa qualified for the World Cup by winning the Pacific qualifier in 2024.
Their two previous World Cups were in 2003 and 2008, when they finished fifth both times.
Fetu Samoa Team List vs Jillaroos
Destiny Mino-Sinapati started at fullback, with Taliah Fuimaono and Pauline Pilia’e-Rasabale in the halves and Mary Jane Taito at hooker.
Annetta Nu’uausala and Laikha Clarke started at prop, with Evania Isa’ako and Ivana Lolesio in the second row and Leilani Wilson at lock.
Evelyn Roberts, Fanua Rimoni, Amber Hall and Jasmine Fogavini made up the bench.
Samoa’s team to face Wales is usually named on the Tuesday before the game.
Australia vs Samoa Result
The Jillaroos beat Samoa 40-0 at CommBank Stadium on Friday 16 October, after leading 28-0 at half-time.
Australia scored seven tries, with Jaime Chapman, Julia Robinson, Shaylee Bent and Jessica Sergis among the scorers.
It was a tough start against the defending champions, who have won the last three Women’s World Cups.
Read the full NRL.com match report, or see the Jillaroos’ squad on our Jillaroos World Cup squad page.
Fetu Samoa Fixtures at the Women’s World Cup
| Date | Match | Venue | Samoa time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | Australia v Samoa | CommBank Stadium, Parramatta | 10:05pm | Australia won 40-0 |
| Fri 23 Oct | Samoa v Wales | CommBank Stadium, Parramatta | 7:50pm | To be played |
| Fri 30 Oct | England v Samoa | WIN Stadium, Wollongong | 7:50pm | To be played |
The Wales game is the big one. Both teams lost their openers, so the winner stays in the race for the semi-finals.
Samoa’s last group game is against England in Wollongong, a double-header with England vs PNG in the men’s World Cup.
All of Samoa’s games kick off in the evening back home, at 7:50pm or later Samoa time.
The top two in Group A reach the semi-finals. See every women’s game in our Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 guide.
Who Is the Fetu Samoa Coach?
Frank Pritchard is the Fetu Samoa head coach. He took over in February 2026, after Jamie Soward stepped down.
Pritchard played 256 NRL games for Penrith, Canterbury and Parramatta, and he represented both New Zealand and Samoa.
He had already been part of Samoa’s coaching staff, so he knew the players well when he stepped up.
This World Cup is his first job as a head coach at the top level.
How to Watch Fetu Samoa at the World Cup
Every Fetu Samoa match is live on the Seven Network and 7plus in Australia, Sky Sport in New Zealand and Premier Sports in the UK.
In Australia, you can stream every game free on 7plus with a free account.
Following Samoa from overseas? A VPN like NordVPN keeps your home streaming account working and protects you on public Wi-Fi. (We may earn a commission.)
Tickets for Samoa vs Wales start from $19 AUD on Ticketmaster, and Samoa fans have their own supporter bays at CommBank Stadium.
Fetu Samoa World Cup Squad: FAQ
Here are quick answers to the questions fans ask most about Fetu Samoa.
Each answer starts with the key fact, so you can find it fast.
For full details, see the sections above.
Who is in the Fetu Samoa squad for the 2026 World Cup?
Samoa named 23 players, including nine debutants.
Annetta Nu’uausala and Evania Isa’ako lead the pack.
Frank Pritchard is the coach.
Who is the Fetu Samoa coach?
Frank Pritchard is the head coach.
He replaced Jamie Soward in February 2026.
He played 256 NRL games and represented Samoa.
What time is Samoa vs Wales in the Women’s World Cup?
Samoa play Wales at 5:50pm Sydney time on Friday 23 October 2026.
That’s 7:50pm in Samoa and New Zealand.
The game is at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta.
What was the Australia vs Samoa women’s score?
Australia beat Samoa 40-0 on 16 October 2026.
The Jillaroos led 28-0 at half-time.
They scored seven tries.
Conclusion
Fetu Samoa are back on the World Cup stage with a new coach, Frank Pritchard, and nine debutants in their 23-player squad.
A 40-0 loss to the Jillaroos was a tough start, but the Wales game in Parramatta gives them a real chance to bounce back.
Their last group game is against England in Wollongong on 30 October.
Follow Toa Samoa in the men’s tournament on our Toa Samoa World Cup squad page.
