Kiwi Ferns Team Named To Face Fetu Samoa

The Kiwi Ferns will look to retain their unbeaten run against Fetu Samoa when they meet at Go Media Stadium this Sunday for the first round of the 2025 Pacific Championship.

The Kiwi Ferns aren’t complacent about the challenge ahead, though, with Head Coach Ricky Henry reiterating the strength of the Samoan side.

“They are going to be tough. They have some great players through the middle and big outside backs, so it’s not going to be an easy game. We’re treating them with a lot of respect and expect the best from them, to get the best out of us," said Henry.

The presence of four NRLW Captains in the Warriors Apii Nicholls, Titans Georgia Hale, Dragons Raecene McGregor, and Bulldogs Angelina Taekaraanga-Katoa will bolster the Kiwi Ferns’ confidence and provide stability and leadership across the park.

This will be key for supporting the four talented debutants for their first run in the black jersey.

Henry said: “There has been a lot of hype around our rookies, and when you see how they train and what they can do, you can understand why.

“This has been one of the best starts we’ve had to a campaign. The team is rearing to go, and we look forward to seeing them rip in on Sunday.”

The Kiwi Ferns kick off against Fetu Samoa this Sunday 19 October at 3.35pm, followed by the Kiwis v Toa Samoa at 6.05pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Kiwi Ferns Squad to face Fetu Samoa:

1. Apii Nicholls
2. Shanice Parker
3. Abigail Roache
4. Mele Hufuga
5. Tysha Ikensio*
6. Patricia Maliepo*
7. Raecene McGregor (Co-Captain)
8. Angelina Teakaraanga Katoa
9. Brooke Anderson
10. Brianna Clarke
11. Annessa Biddle
12. Shakira Baker*
13. Georgia Hale Co-Captain)

Interchange:

14. Ashleigh Quinlan

15. Otesa Pule

16. Alexis Tauaneai

17. Ivana Lauiti’iti*

18. Tiana Davison

Match Info

Sunday 19 October 2025

Go Media Stadium

Kiwi Ferns v Fetu Samoa, 3.35pm

Kiwis v Toa Samoa, 6.05pm

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