American Samoa national rugby union team information
American Samoa
Nickname(s)
Talavalu
Union
American Samoa Rugby Union
Head coach
Toma Akuino Leota
First colours
World Rugby ranking
Current
112 (as of October 2, 2023)
First international
American Samoa 0–55 Western Samoa (September 1983)
Biggest win
American Samoa 30–15 Solomon Islands (22 August 2015)
Biggest defeat
American Samoa 0–55 Western Samoa (September 1983)
Medal record
Pacific Games
1991 Port Moresby
The American Samoa national rugby union team, also known as the "Talavalu", represents the American Samoa Rugby Union in international rugby union. As of September 2023, it is the lowest ranked World Rugby team.[1]
The Talavalu is the name of a traditional Samoan war weapon, originally carved out of ironwood. As can be seen on the right side of the American Samoa Rugby Union logo, it resembles a club but has eight diamond-shaped teeth carved on one edge. Translated, "tala" is teeth, and "valu" is eight.[2]
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