| 2023 Oceania Women's Championship | |
| Type: | Women |
| Host: | Australia |
| Venue: | Bond University, Gold Coast |
| Date: | – |
| Nations: | 4 |
| Champion: | Samoa |
| Runnerup: | Fiji |
| Count: | 1 |
| Matches: | 6 |
| Preceded By: | 2022 |
| Succeeded By: | 2024 |
The 2023 Oceania Rugby Women's Championship was the fifth edition of the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship. The competition was held at Bond University in Gold Coast, Queensland between 26 May and 4 June.[1] [2] The 2023 competition saw teams compete for two spots in World Rugby's inaugural WXV competition that will commence later in the year. The tournament was played in a round-robin format with each team playing three games each.
Samoa won their first Oceania Championship title and confirmed their place for WXV 2, Fiji as runners-up have qualified for WXV 3.[3] [4]
| Legend | |
|---|---|
| Qualifies for WXV 2 | |
| Qualifies for WXV 3 |
| Team | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 23 | 148 | ||
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 140 | 31 | 109 | ||
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 136 | –89 | ||
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 190 | –168 |
Fijiana's 29-member squad for the Oceania Championship.[5] [6] [7]
| Player | Position | Caps | Club/Province | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adita Milinia | Fijiana Drua | |||
| Ana Korovata | Prop | 1 | Fijiana Drua | |
| Ana Naimasi | 1 | Fijiana Sevens | ||
| Asinate Serevi | Lock | 3 | Fijiana Drua | |
| Bitila Tawake | Prop | 6 | Fijiana Drua | |
| Bulou Vasuturaga | Lock | |||
| Doreen Narokete | Lock | Fijiana Drua | ||
| Evivi Senikarivi | Scrumhalf | Fijiana Drua | ||
| Fulori Nabura | Back Row | |||
| Iris Verebalavu | Prop | 1 | ACT Brumbies | |
| Jade Coates | Back Row | Fijiana Drua | ||
| Jennifer Ravutia | Fly-Half | 1 | Fijiana Drua | |
| Karalaini Naisewa | Back Row | 7 | Fijiana Drua | |
| Keleni Marawa | Hooker | Fijiana Drua | ||
| Kolora Lomani | Wing | 5 | Fijiana Drua | |
| Litia Marama | Hooker | Fijiana Drua | ||
| Luisa Tisolo | Fullback | |||
| Mereoni Nakesa | Lock | 1 | Fijiana Drua | |
| Merewai Cumu (vc) | Centre | Fijiana Drua | ||
| Raijeli Daveua | Fijiana Sevens | |||
| Raijieli Laqeretabua | Wing | 6 | Fijiana Drua | |
| Reapi Ulunisau | uncapped | Fijiana Sevens | ||
| Sera Ravatudei | Western Force | |||
| Sereima Leweniqila (c) | Back Row | 9 | Fijiana Drua | |
| Setaita Railumu | 1 | Fijiana Drua | ||
| Siteri Rasolea | Prop | 1 | Fijiana Drua | |
| Sulita Waisega | Back Row | 4 | Fijiana Drua | |
| Vani Arei | Centre | Fijiana Drua | ||
| Wainikiti Vosadrau | Fijiana Drua |
Papua New Guinea's 31-player squad for the Oceania Championship.[8]
| Player | Position | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regila Wilfred | Loose Head Prop | Tribeswomen | |
| Lyanne Philimon | Loose Head Prop | Juggernauts | |
| Janaya Sue Trapman | Loose Head Prop | Brisbane | |
| Geua Larry | Hooker | Nova | |
| Lorraine Pomat | Hooker | Nova | |
| Charlyn Harman | Hooker | FNQLD | |
| Shallain Kopi | Tight Head Prop | Harlequins | |
| Carol Paua | Tight Head Prop | Sisters | |
| Linda Wari | Tight Head Prop | Chiefs | |
| Vanesa Nakas | Lock | Stallions | |
| Lilly Krandem | Lock | Harlequins | |
| Amenda Pakure | Lock | Stallions | |
| Brenda Goro | Lock | Chiefs | |
| Talitha Kunjil | Back Row | Tribeswomen | |
| Marie Biyama | Back Row | Harlequins | |
| Esther Gigimat | Back Row | Nova | |
| Augusta Livuana | Half-back | Harlequins | |
| Meli Joe | Half-back | Tribeswomen | |
| Alice Alois | Half-back | Harlequins | |
| Gemma Schnaubelt | Five Eight | Brisbane | |
| Cynthia Peter | Five Eight | Stallions | |
| Doreen Kaputin | Centre | Chiefs | |
| Joan Butler | Centre | Chiefs | |
| Merolyn Malt | Centre | Tribeswomen | |
| Katherine Wena | Centre | Harlequins | |
| Angelena Watego | Centre | Brisbane | |
| Lyiannah Allen | Outside Back | Tribeswomen | |
| Naomi Kelly | Outside Back | Chiefs | |
| Fatima Rama | Outside Back | Nova | |
| Joana Lagona | Outside Back | Juggernauts | |
| Magadaline Swaki | Outside Back | Tenkiles |
Samoa's 28-player squad for the Oceania Championship.[9]
| Players | ||
|---|---|---|
| Alanis Caroline Jane Toia | Hope Vavaemamate Schuster | |
| Alyce Lemau Jean Solaese | Jacqui Fofogaopapa Aiono | |
| Ana Lise Sio | Kayla Fay Hunkin-Clark | |
| Ana Mamea | Linda Fiafia | |
| Angelica Sesa Vaisha Schwenke | Makayla Aromahana Eli | |
| Bella Irene Milo | Mary Lumsden | |
| Cassie Muaimalae Tanu Siataga | Masuisuimatama'ali'i Tauaua-Pauaraisa | |
| Cathy Ulu'ulumatafolau Leuta | Michelle Ame Curry | |
| Easter Isadora Aimasi Savelio | Mollie Yvonne Ngahuia Tagaloa | |
| Elesi Leiataua | Nina Maria Foaese | |
| Fa'alua Ioe Tugaga | Olalini Manamea Tafoulua | |
| France Tracey Tapaita Ahea Bloomfield | Philomena Elaine Moana Petaia | |
| Glory Tauvela Aiono | Saewa Vanessa Leaula | |
| Hasting Leiataua | Utumalama Atonio | |
Tonga's 27-player squad for the Oceania Championship.[10]
| Player | Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Angelina Lomu | East Palo Alto Razorhawks | |
| Asipau Mafi | Melbourne Rebels | |
| Chantelle Kulaea Akanesi Latu | Melbourne Rebels | |
| Daniella Walko-Siua | Cleveland Rugby / Roots Rugby | |
| Fehi Schaaf | Sacramento Amazons | |
| Lavinia Tauhalaliku | Manurewa | |
| Leonia Tauelangi | Sunnybank Dragons | |
| Loketi Serenity Mahoni | West Harbour RFC | |
| Losalio Sita Payne | GPS Rugby | |
| Luana Selina Tongia | Sunnybank Dragons | |
| Lu'isa Sikata Pita | Hihifo / Bond University | |
| Monioca Naomi Kay Drollett Mo'ale | ACT Brumbies | |
| Mosiana Lesley Ann Talanoa Ulupano | Kolomotu'a RC | |
| Neomai Tiulipe Ofangaki Vunga | Kolomotu'a RC | |
| Seini Palu | Western Suburbs RU | |
| Seli Lisa-Netti Mailangi | Gordon RFC | |
| Seneti Kilisimasi | NSW Waratahs | |
| Shonte To'a | ACT Brumbies | |
| Siale Alatini | Life West Gladiatrix | |
| Siu Taula Green | Sacramento Amazons | |
| Siunipa Lesieli Pahulu | Houmale'eia RC / Ngele'ia RC | |
| Siutiti Vea Angalau Ma'ake | Kolomotu'a RC | |
| Sokopeti Jessica Akau'ola | Havelu / Ngele'ia RC | |
| Tohuia Kaihau | Sacramento Amazons | |
| Tonga Leilani Tuiaki | Hihifo / Houmale'eia RC | |
| Tupou Veiongo Kolomatangi-Lamipeti | Queensland Reds | |
| Victoria Vea | H.E.B Lady Hurricanes |