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Rugby league in Tokelau
CountryTokelau
National team(s)Tokelau

Rugby league is played in Tokelau[1] and by Tokelaun ex-pats in New Zealand. A domestic competition has been established and a representative team has begun to play internationals against other Pacific teams.[2]

The future of Tokelau as a league nation is limited by its small population although like the comparable Cook Islands, a large community of people with Tokelau heritage live in New Zealand.

In 1986 the Tokelau national team participated in the South Pacific Rugby League in the Cook Islands[3] and in 2006 was a late entrant into the Pacific Cup competition.

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References

  1. ^ Minahan, James (2009). The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems. ABC-CLIO. p. 185. ISBN 9780313344978.
  2. ^ Coffey, John Oliver; Wood, Bernie (2008). 100 Years: Māori Rugby League, 1908-2008. Huia Publishers. p. 334. ISBN 9781869693312.
  3. ^ Hooper, Antony; Huntsman, Judith; Prior, Ian A. M.; Salmond, Clare E. (1992). Migration and Health in a Small Society: The Case of Tokelau. Clarendon Press. p. 134. ISBN 9780198542629.

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