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Solomon Islands national rugby league team

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Solomon Islands
Badge of Solomon Islands team
Team information
NicknameSolies
Governing bodySolomon Islands Rugby League Federation
RegionAsia-Pacific
Head coachJohn Jewiss & Luke Heckendorf
CaptainCarlwyn Tengemoana
Home stadiumTown Ground, Honiara
IRL ranking51st
Team results
First international
 Vanuatu 48–30 Solomon Islands 
(7 October 2013)[1]
Biggest win
 Solomon Islands 56–14 Hong Kong 
(13 October 2018)[2]
Biggest defeat
 Vanuatu 48–30 Solomon Islands 
(7 October 2013)

The Solomon Islands national rugby league team (nicknamed the Solies) represents the Solomon Islands in the sport of rugby league football.

History

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Rugby league in the Solomon Islands has existed sporadically since the 1990s. The Solomon Islands Rugby League Federation was officially formed in 2008 and the national team played its first official match in 2013, losing to Vanuatu on October 7.

Solomon Islands participated in the 2015 Pacific Games, their first international rugby league tournament. Solomon Islands participated in the 2018 Emerging Nations World Championship.[3]

Current squad

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Squad selected for the 2018 Emerging Nations World Championship.[4]

  • Henry Angikimua (Coral Sea Roosters)
  • Shatler Angikitasi (Soli Solitudes)
  • Joshua Fiumae (Honiara Hurricanes)
  • Damien Horoi (Corrimal)
  • Wilson Ifunoa (Soli Solitudes)
  • Steve Kauga (Soli Solitudes)
  • Gareth Kengalu (Coral Sea Roosters)
  • Gary Kiliko (Honiara Hurricanes)
  • Elton Loea (Soli Solitudes)
  • Jimmy Maebata (Tigoa Tigers)
  • Mostyn Meanu’u (Kira Kira Kutters)
  • Ezikiel Mana(Kira Kira Kutters)
  • Fraser Manau (Honiara Hurricanes)
  • Eddie Moe’ava (Kira Kira Kutters)
  • Steven Momoa (Gizo Giants)
  • Francis Ramo (Soli Solitudes)
  • Metcalf Sa’atai (Honiara Hurricanes)
  • Timo Sanga (Kira Kira Kutters)
  • Daniel Saomatangi (Coral Sea Roosters)
  • Scott Saonuku (Coral Sea Roosters)
  • Jefferson Scott (Kira Kira Kutters)
  • Moses Singamoana (Coral Sea Roosters)
  • Ronsly Tango (Kira Kira Kutters)
  • Tony Taupongi (Coral Sea Roosters)
  • Allen Junior Tavake (Coral Sea Roosters)
  • Ozil Tela (Kira Kira Kutters)
  • Carlwyn Tengemoana (Honiara Hurricanes)
  • Billy Junior Toate’e (Soli Solitudes)
  • Darwyn Tongaka (Honiara Hurricanes)
  • Larvenstarr Tongaka (Honiara Hurricanes)
  • Frank Vaikai (Coral Sea Roosters)

Competitive record

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Below is table of the official representative rugby league matches played by Solomon Islands until 24 December 2020.[5]

Overall

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Opponent Played Won Drawn Lost Win % For Aga Diff
 Hong Kong 2 2 0 0 100% 88 26 +62
 Japan 1 1 0 0 100% 44 22 +22
 Turkey 1 0 0 1 0% 22 30 -8
 Vanuatu 3 0 0 3 0% 65 112 -47
Total 7 3 0 4 42.86% 219 190 +29

Results

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Year Date Result Venue City Attendance Competition
2013 7 October Vanuatu defeated Solomon Islands 48-30 Stadium Mackay Mackay, Australia 1,648 Friendly
2016 16 October Vanuatu defeated Solomon Islands 24-16 Port Vila Stadium Port Vila, Vanuatu 10,000 (estimated) Friendly
2017 22 October Vanuatu defeated Solomon Islands 40-20 Lawson Tama Stadium Honiara, Solomon Islands 26,000 (estimated) Friendly
2018 1 October Turkey defeated Solomon Islands 30-22 Windsor Sporting Complex Sydney, Australia 11,456 2018 Emerging Nations World Championship
2018 7 October Solomon Islands defeated Hong Kong 32-12 New Era Stadium, Cabramatta Sydney, Australia 13,456 2018 Emerging Nations World Championship
2018 9 October Solomon Islands defeated Japan 44-22 New Era Stadium, Cabramatta Sydney, Australia 12,345 2018 Emerging Nations World Championship Bowl play-off
2018 13 October Solomon Islands defeated Hong Kong 56-14 St.Marys Leagues Stadium, St.Marys Sydney, Australia 16,467 2018 Emerging Nations World Championship Bowl play-off

IRL Rankings

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Official rankings as of 30 June 2024
Rank Change Team Pts %
1 Steady  Australia 100
2 Steady  New Zealand 82
3 Steady  England 80
4 Steady  Samoa 67
5 Steady  Tonga 49
6 Increase 1  Fiji 47
7 Decrease 1  Papua New Guinea 46
8 Steady  France 28
9 Steady  Lebanon 22
10 Steady  Cook Islands 20
11 Steady  Serbia 19
12 Steady  Netherlands 17
13 Steady  Italy 15
14 Increase 1  Greece 15
15 Decrease 1  Malta 14
16 Steady  Ireland 14
17 Steady  Wales 13
18 Steady  Jamaica 10
19 Steady  Scotland 9
20 Steady  Ukraine 7
21 Steady  Czech Republic 7
22 Steady  Germany 6
23 Increase 3  Chile 6
24 Steady  Poland 6
25 Increase 3  Norway 6
26 Increase 1  Kenya 5
27 Decrease 4  Philippines 5
28 Decrease 3  South Africa 4
29 Steady  Nigeria 4
30 Steady  Ghana 4
31 Increase 2  United States 4
32 Increase 4  Montenegro 4
33 Decrease 2  Brazil 3
34 Decrease 2  Turkey 3
35 Increase 7  North Macedonia 3
36 Decrease 2  Bulgaria 3
37 Decrease 2  Cameroon 2
38 Decrease 1  Spain 2
39 Decrease 1  Japan 1
40 Decrease 1  Albania 1
41 Increase 5  Canada 1
42 Decrease 2  Colombia 1
43 Decrease 2  El Salvador 1
44 Decrease 1  Morocco 1
45 New entry  Russia 0
46 Decrease 2  Sweden 0
47 Decrease 2  Bosnia and Herzegovina 0
48 Increase 2  Hungary 0
49 Increase 3  Argentina 0
50 New entry  Hong Kong 0
51 Decrease 3  Solomon Islands 0
52 Decrease 5  Niue 0
53 Increase 1  Latvia 0
54 Decrease 1  Denmark 0
55 Decrease 6  Belgium 0
56 Decrease 1  Estonia 0
57 Decrease 6  Vanuatu 0
Complete rankings at INTRL.SPORT

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rmcnicol, By (2013-10-07). "Vanuatu piles on the points against Solomon Islands". The Courier Mail. Daily Mercury. Retrieved 2015-06-22.
  2. ^ https://www.rlenwc.com/2018/10/13/match-report-solomon-islands-hong-kong/ Match Report= Solomon Islands vs Hong Kong
  3. ^ "Sport: Late surge not enough for Solomon Island rugby league team". Radio New Zealand. 2 October 2018.
  4. ^ https://www.rlenwc.com/2018/08/20/solomon-islands-name-extended-train-on-squad/ Solomon Islands name extended train on squad
  5. ^ "Head to Head". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
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