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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 ranking49th
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 Kong2200100%8826+62
 Japan1100100%4422+22
 Turkey10010%2230-8
 Vanuatu30030%65112-47
Total730442.86%219190+29

Results

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YearDateResultVenueCityAttendanceCompetition
20137 OctoberVanuatu defeated Solomon Islands 48-30Stadium MackayMackay, Australia1,648Friendly
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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IRL Men's World Rankings
Official rankings as of August 2026
RankChangeTeamPts %
1 Steady Australia100
2 Steady New Zealand82
3 Steady England70
4 Steady Samoa56
5 Steady Tonga54
6 Steady Papua New Guinea47
7 Steady Fiji34
8 Increase 1 Cook Islands24
9 Increase 2 Netherlands23
10 Increase 2 Ukraine21
11 Decrease 3 France21
12 Decrease 2 Serbia20
13 Steady Wales18
14 Steady Ireland17
15 Steady Greece14
16 Steady Malta14
17 Increase 12 Canada13
18 Decrease 1 Italy11
19 Decrease 1 Jamaica9
20 Increase 7 Scotland8
21 Increase 1 United States8
22 Decrease 3 Poland7
23 Decrease 3 Lebanon7
24 Decrease 1 Germany7
25 Decrease 1 Czech Republic6
26 Decrease 5 Norway6
27 Decrease 2 Chile5
28 Increase 2 Philippines5
29 Decrease 1 South Africa4
30 Steady Brazil3
31 Steady Morocco3
32 Increase 1 Argentina3
33 Increase 2 Ghana2
34 Increase 2 Kenya2
35 Decrease 1 Montenegro2
36 Increase 1 Nigeria2
37 Decrease 5 North Macedonia1
38 Steady Albania1
39 Steady Turkey1
40 Steady Bulgaria1
41 Steady Cameroon0
42 Steady Japan0
43 Steady Spain0
44 Steady Colombia0
45 Steady Russia0
46 Steady El Salvador0
47 Steady Bosnia and Herzegovina0
48 Steady Hong Kong0
49 Steady Solomon Islands0
50 Steady Vanuatu0
51 Steady Hungary0
52 Steady Latvia0
53 Steady Denmark0
54 Steady Belgium0
55 Steady Estonia0
56 Steady Sweden0
57 Steady Niue0
Complete rankings at
www.internationalrugbyleague.com

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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