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| Nickname | Talavalu | |
|---|---|---|
| Union | American Samoa Rugby Union | |
| Head coach | Toma Akuino Leota | |
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| World Rugby ranking | ||
| Current | 113 (as of 28 October 2024) | |
| Highest | 112 | |
| Lowest | 113 (2024) | |
| 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 | ||
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]
- ^ "Women's and Men's Rankings | World Rugby".
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