Solomon Islands national rugby league team

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

See also: Rugby league in the Solomon Islands

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

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

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

Overall

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

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

IRL Men's World Rankings
Official rankings as of December 2024
Rank Change Team Pts %
1 Steady  Australia 100
2 Steady  New Zealand 86
3 Steady  England 84
4 Increase 1  Tonga 63
5 Decrease 1  Samoa 54
6 Increase 1  Papua New Guinea 53
7 Decrease 1  Fiji 44
8 Steady  France 30
9 Increase 2  Serbia 23
10 Steady  Cook Islands 22
11 Increase 1  Netherlands 22
12 Increase 5  Wales 18
13 Increase 2  Malta 17
14 Increase 6  Ukraine 13
15 Decrease 1  Greece 12
16 Decrease 7  Lebanon 12
17 Decrease 4  Italy 11
18 Decrease 2  Ireland 9
19 Decrease 1  Jamaica 8
20 Increase 1  Czech Republic 8
21 Increase 2  Chile 8
22 Decrease 3  Scotland 7
23 Increase 4  Philippines 7
24 Increase 7  United States 7
25 Decrease 1  Poland 5
26 Increase 2  South Africa 5
27 Decrease 5  Germany 5
28 Decrease 3  Norway 5
29 Increase 4  Brazil 4
30 Decrease 4  Kenya 4
31 Increase 10  Canada 4
32 Steady  Montenegro 4
33 Increase 2  North Macedonia 3
34 Increase 15  Argentina 3
35 Increase 5  Albania 2
36 Steady  Bulgaria 2
37 Decrease 7  Ghana 2
38 Decrease 9  Nigeria 2
39 Decrease 5  Turkey 1
40 Decrease 3  Cameroon 1
41 Decrease 2  Japan 1
42 Decrease 4  Spain 1
43 Decrease 1  Colombia 1
44 Decrease 1  El Salvador 0
45 Steady  Russia 0
46 Increase 1  Bosnia and Herzegovina 0
47 Increase 3  Hong Kong 0
48 Increase 3  Solomon Islands 0
49 Increase 8  Vanuatu 0
50 Steady  Niue 0
51 Decrease 1  Latvia 0
52 Increase 2  Denmark 0
53 Increase 2  Belgium 0
54 Decrease 4  Estonia 0
55 Decrease 9  Sweden 0
56 Decrease 12  Morocco 0
48 Decrease 9  Hungary 0
Complete rankings at INTRL.SPORT

See also

References

  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.