Samoa U21 Netball Team
The Samoa U21 team has consistently demonstrated strong performances in international youth competitions.
• In 2017, the team qualified for the Netball World Youth Cup in Gaborone, Botswana, finishing 11th overall.
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Oceania qualifiers were cancelled, and Samoa secured qualification based on its world ranking.
• In 2024, Samoa’s U21 team dominated the Oceania Regional Qualifiers held in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, going undefeated to qualify first for the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 in Gibraltar.
Samoa National Netball Team
The Samoa National Team, known as Tifa Moana, has a rich competitive history in international netball.
• The team debuted in the Netball World Cup in 1991 and has participated eight times, achieving its best result in 2003, finishing 6th.
• Samoa has competed in two Commonwealth Games, with its best finish in 2006, placing 5th.
• In 2022, Samoa participated in the Oceania World Cup Qualifiers but narrowly missed out on qualification.
• In 2025, Samoa’s Senior National Team had a breakthrough moment at the PacificAus Sport Series, remaining undefeated and securing victories against Scotland and Tonga, both ranked in the top 10 globally. This success has significantly boosted national pride and netball participation.
Both teams continue to elevate Samoa’s presence in international netball, with growing talent, strategic development programs, and strong performances on the global stage.