RLSQ -Our History

Rugby League Samoa Queensland (RLSQ) was founded in 2011 to give young Samoan Queenslanders an opportunity to play Rugby League at their highest level. The inaugural committee formed two junior teams - Under 16 and 18s.

The concept was devised to support players throughout Queensland by providing a clear pathway to representative levels and with the aim towards the Toa Samoa.

In 2016, RLSQ created a female pathway for the Fetu Samoa. The 2025 Fetu Samoa Team had six RLSQ players and two staff whilst 2025 Toa Samoa Team has five RLSQ players and former RLSQ player as the Toa General Manager.

RLSQ aim to provide opportunities to connect players to our family histories - reinvigorating family connections to Samoa. Players prioritise their commitment to culture and the Samoan flag proudly representing families, villages, and Samoa. The Pride installed from families is supported and strengthened with Rugby League Samoa Queensland.

In 2021, RLSQ formed four Regions to accommodate the growing population and to ensure 'no Samoan player missed out'. Northern Nafanua, Eastern Eels, Western Chiefs and Southern Sharks were created.  

In 2023, 59 teams were registered from Under 8s’ to opens grade with a total close to 1000 players. The partnership with Rugby League Samoa New South Wales began with the Inaugural Samoan State Championship, which continued into 2024. Senior RLSQ players and staff have been promoted to the international stage at the 2023 South Pacific Games and the 2024 and 2025 NRL Pacific Championship. We're proud of our history. We're excited for our future.