It's Just Us

Our Story

 Rugby League Samoa Queensland (RLSQ) was founded in 2011 with a clear vision -to create meaningful opportunities for Samoan youth across Queensland through rugby league.

 What started with just two teams: Under 16s and Under 18s, has grown into one of the strongest Pacific community-led sporting movements in the state.

Built on Pathways

 From the beginning, RLSQ was designed to support players beyond local competition, providing a clear and supported pathway toward representative and international rugby league, including Toa Samoa.

 In 2016, we proudly expanded this vision by creating a female pathway to Fetu Samoa, ensuring equal opportunity for young women to excel and represent.

 Today, RLSQ players and staff continue to progress into elite environments, with representation at:

• International competitions

• South Pacific Games

• NRL Pacific Championships

• NRL, QRL and NSWRL clubs

Culture First

 At RLSQ, culture is our foundation. We actively strengthen connections to family, village, and Samoan identity, ensuring players understand who they represent every time they step onto the field.

Our program builds:

• Cultural pride

• Respect and discipline

• Leadership and responsibility

Players don’t just wear a jersey - they carry legacy.

Growing With Community

As participation rapidly increased, RLSQ expanded in 2021 to ensure accessibility for all.

Four regions were established:

• Northern Nafanua

• Eastern Eels

• Western Chiefs

• Southern Sharks

This structure ensures strong local connection while maintaining one united vision: A’iga Fa’atasi - One Family.

Our Growth

By 2023:

• 59 teams were registered

• Nearly 1,000 players participated

• Programs expanded from Under 8s to Open grade

RLSQ also partnered with Rugby League Samoa NSW to launch the Samoan State Championship, creating new representative opportunities and strengthening interstate pathways.

Where We’re Going

We are proud of how far we’ve come, but we are even more focused on what’s ahead.

RLSQ is continuing to grow as:

• A leader in community sport and cultural connection

• A developer of youth leadership and wellbeing

• A pathway provider to elite and international rugby league

RLSQ is more than a rugby league organisation. 

It is a place where culture is strengthened, community is built, and futures are created.

We are one family. Building legacy together.