Rugby league in Tokelau
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| Rugby league in Tokelau | |
|---|---|
| Country | Tokelau |
| National team(s) | Tokelau |
Rugby league is played in Tokelau[1] and by Tokelaun ex-pats in New Zealand. A domestic competition has been established and a representative team has begun to play internationals against other Pacific teams.[2]
The future of Tokelau as a league nation is limited by its small population although like the comparable Cook Islands, a large community of people with Tokelau heritage live in New Zealand.
In 1986 the Tokelau national team participated in the South Pacific Rugby League in the Cook Islands[3] and in 2006 was a late entrant into the Pacific Cup competition.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Minahan, James (2009). The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems. ABC-CLIO. p. 185. ISBN 9780313344978.
- ^ Coffey, John Oliver; Wood, Bernie (2008). 100 Years: Māori Rugby League, 1908-2008. Huia Publishers. p. 334. ISBN 9781869693312.
- ^ Hooper, Antony; Huntsman, Judith; Prior, Ian A. M.; Salmond, Clare E. (1992). Migration and Health in a Small Society: The Case of Tokelau. Clarendon Press. p. 134. ISBN 9780198542629.
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