The 2nd edition of the Pacific Championships was played in October and November, 2024.
Related: 2024 Pacific Championship Squads
Related: 2024 NRL: Season Results and Stats
PACIFIC CUP SQUADS
Teams: Australia, Tonga, New Zealand
Australia: Mitch Barnett, Matt Burton, Bradman Best, Patrick Carrigan, Xavier Coates, Lindsay Collins, Reuben Cotter, Angus Crichton, Tom Dearden, Dylan Edwards, Harry Grant (vc), Ben Hunt, Zac Lomax, Liam Martin, Mitch Moses, Cameron Murray, Reece Robson, Lindsay Smith, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Tom Trbojevic, Isaah Yeo (c).
Tonga: Paul Alamoti, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Addin Fonua-Blake (c), Siliva Havili, Lehi Hopoate, Isaiah Iongi, Sione Katoa, Isaiya Katoa, Eliesa Katoa, Felise Kaufusi, Keaon Koloamatangi, Tolu Koula, Tuimoala Lolohea, Soni Luke, Haumole Olakau’atu, Taniela Paseka, Mosese Suli, Jason Taumalolo (c), Daniel Tupou, Sitili Tupouniua, Siua Wong.
New Zealand: Erin Clark, Phoenix Crossland, James Fisher-Harris (c), Peta Hiku, Jahrome Hughes, Jamayne Isaako, Keano Kini, Casey McLean, Griffin Neame, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Kodi Nikorima, Marata Niukore, Isaiah Papali’i, Jordan Riki, Scott Sorensen, Joseph Tapine, Leo Thompson, Matthew Timoko, Trent Toelau, Will Warbrick, Naufahu Whyte.
PACIFIC BOWL SQUADS
Teams: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands
Fiji: Sunia Turuva, Semi Valemei, Maika Sivo, Taane Milne, Jethro Rinakama, Michael Jennings, Kevin Naiqama, Waqa Blake, Kurt Donoghoe, Caleb Navale, Kitione Kautoga, Viliame Kikau, Tui Kamikamica, Jordan Miller, Nathan Kegg-Smith, Kylan Mafoa, Ben Nakubuwai, Penioni Tagituimua, Joe Lovodua, James Valevatu, Bayleigh Bentley-Hape.
Papua New Guinea: Alex Max, Benji Kot, Brandon Nima, Dan Russell, Dudley Dotoi, Elijah Roltinga, Finley Glare, Ila Alu, Jamie Mavoko, Jordan Pat, Josh Mire, Judah Rimbu, Khaiya Waiembi, Koso Bandi, Liam Horne, Morea Morea, Murray Conners, Robert Mathias, Sakias Komati, Sanny Wabo, Sylvester Namo
Cook Islands: Brad Takairangi (c), Davvy Moale, Delahia Wigmore, Esan Marsters, Esom Ioka, Junior Teroi, Justin Makierere, Kobe Tararo, Makahesi Makatoa, Malachi Morgan, Mason Teague, Pride Petterson-Robati, Reuben Porter, Reubenn Rennie, Rhys Dakin, Rixson Andrew, Rua Ngatikaura, Steven Marsters, Tepai Moeroa, Xavier Willison, Zane Tetevano
PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Week 1
Australia 18, Mate Ma’a Tonga 0 (Suncorp Stadium, 18/10/2024)
Australia: 1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Xavier Coates, 3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 4. Tom Trbojevic, 5. Zac Lomax, 6. Tom Dearden, 7. Mitchell Moses, 8. Patrick Carrigan, 9. Harry Grant, 10. Lindsay Collins, 11. Angus Crichton, 12. Cameron Murray, 13. Isaah Yeo, 14. Matt Burton, 15. Mitch Barnett, 16. Reuben Cotter, 17. Hudson Young, 18. Ben Hunt
Mate Ma’a Tonga: 1. Lehi Hopoate, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Mosese Suli, 4. Paul Alamoti, 5. Sione Katoa, 6. Tuimoala Lolohea, 7. Isaiya Katoa, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Siliva Havili, 10. Felise Kaufusi, 11. Haumole Olakau’atu, 12. Eliesa Katoa, 13. Jason Taumalolo, 14. Soni Luke, 15. Sitili Tupouniua, 16. Taniela Paseka, 17. Keaon Koloamatangi, 18. Tolutau Koula
Australia 18 (Tom Trbojevic, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Tom Dearden tries; Zac Lomax 3 goals) defeated Mate Ma’a Tonga 0. Attendance: 33,196
Match Review: no charges
Fiji 10, Papua New Guinea 22 (HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, 19/10/2024)
Fiji: 1. Sunia Turuva, 2. Maika Sivo, 3. Michael Jennings, 4. Waqa Blake, 5. Semi Valemei, 6. Kevin Naiqama, 7. Kurt Donoghoe, 8. Tui Kamikamica, 9. Penioni Tagituimua, 10. Ben Nakubuwai, 11. Viliame Kikau, 15. Taane Milne, 13. Caleb Navale, 12. Kitione Kautoga, 14. Joe Lovodua, 17. Jordan Miller, 20. Nathan Kegg-King, 16. Kylan Mafoa
Papua New Guinea: 1. Nene Macdonald, 2. Elijah Roltinga, 3. Robert Mathias, 4. Rodrick Tai, 5. Robert Derby, 6. Kyle Laybutt, 7. Lachlan Lam, 8. Valentine Richard, 14. Liam Horne, 10. Jacob Alick-Wiencke, 11. Rhyse Martin, 12. Jeremiah Simbiken, 13. Jack de Belin, 9. Judah Rimbu, 15. Koso Bandi, 22. Ila Alu, 23. Sylvester Namo, 18. Dan Russell
Papua New Guinea 22 (Robert Derby, Judah Rimbu, Sylvester Namo, Nene MacDonald tries; Rhyse Martin 3 goals) defeated Fiji 10 (Semi Valemei, Maika Sivo tries; Taane Milne goal). Attendance: 7,581
Match Review: Jeremiah Simbiken (Papua New Guinea), Careless High Tackle Grade 1 – Early Guilty Plea, fined 7% of Match Fees.
Week 2
Fiji 56, Cook Islands 6 (HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, 26/10/2024)
Fiji: 1. Sunia Turuva, 2. Maika Sivo, 3. Michael Jennings, 4. Waqa Blake, 5. Semi Valemei, 6. Kevin Naiqama, 7. Kurt Donoghoe, 8. Tui Kamikamica, 9. James Valevatu, 10. Ben Nakubuwai, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Taane Milne, 13. Caleb Navale, 14. Penioni Tagituimua, 15. Kitione Kautoga, 16. Kylan Mafoa, 17. Jordan Miller, 18. Ratu Rinakama
Cook Islands: 1. Esom Ioka, 2. Steven Marsters, 3. Reubenn Rennie, 4. Delahia Wigmore, 5. Rixson Andrew, 6. Brad Takairangi, 7. Esan Marsters, 8. Tepai Moeroa, 9. Rua Ngatikaura, 10. Davvy Moale, 11. Zane Tetevano, 12. Reuben Porter, 13. Pride Petterson-Robati, 14. Kobe Tararo, 15. Mason Teague, 17. Justin Makirere, 18. Junior Taroi, 16. Rhys Dakin
Fiji 56 (Michael Jennings 3, Semi Valemei 2, Maika Sivo 2, Sunia Turuva, Kitione Kautoga, Ben Nakubuwai tries; Taane Milne 7, Kevin Naiqama goals) defeated Cook Islands 6 (Rua Ngatikaura try; Steven Marsters goal)
Match Review: no charges
New Zealand 10, Australia 22 (Apollo Projects Stadium, 27/10/2024)
New Zealand: 1. Keano Kini, 2. Jamayne Isaako, 3. Matt Timoko, 4. Peta Hiku, 5. Will Warbrick, 6. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 7. Shaun Johnson, 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Phoenix Crossland, 15. Naufahu Whyte, 11. Isaiah Papali’i, 12. Scott Sorensen, 13. Joe Tapine, 10. Griffin Neame, 14. Kodi Nikorima, 16. Marata Niukore, 17. Jordan Riki, 18. Erin Clark
Australia: 1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Xavier Coates, 3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 4. Tom Trbojevic, 5. Zac Lomax, 6. Tom Dearden, 7. Mitch Moses, 8. Pat Carrigan, 9. Harry Grant, 10. Lindsay Collins, 11. Angus Crichton, 12. Cam Murray, 13. Isaah Yeo, 14. Matt Burton, 15. Mitch Barnett, 16. Reuben Cotter, 17. Hudson Young, 18. Ben Hunt
Australia 22 (Zac Lomax 2, Lindsay Collins, Mitchell Moses tries; Zac Lomax 3 goals) defeated New Zealand 10 (Jamayne Isaako, Will Warbrick tries; Jamayne Isaako goal). Attendance: 17,005
Match Review: Lindsay Collins (Australia), Careless High Tackle Grade 1 – Early Guilty Plea, fined 7% of Match Fees
Week 3
New Zealand 24, Mate Ma’a Tonga 25 (Go Media Stadium, Auckland, 26/10/2024)
New Zealand: 1. Keano Kini, 2. Jamayne Isaako, 3. Matt Timoko, 4. Peta Hiku, 5. Will Warbrick, 6. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 7. Shaun Johnson, 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Phoenix Crossland, 10. Joseph Tapine, 11. Isaiah Papali’i, 12. Scott Sorensen, 17. Leo Thompson, 13. Naufahu Whyte, 14. Kodi Nikorima, 15. Griffin Neame, 16. Marata Niukore, 18. Erin Clark
Mate Ma’a Tonga : 1. Lehi Hopoate, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Mosese Suli, 4. Paul Alamoti, 5. Sione Katoa, 6. Tuimoala Lolohea, 7. Isaiya Katoa, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Siliva Havili, 10. Felise Kaufusi, 11. Haumole Olakau’atu, 12. Eliesa Katoa, 13. Jason Taumalolo, 14. Soni Luke, 15. Sitili Tupouniua, 16. Taniela Paseka, 17. Siua Wong, 18. Tolutau Koula
Mate Ma’a Tonga 25 (Sione Katoa, Addin Fonua-Blake, Siliva Havili, Soni Luke tries; Isaiya Katoa 4 goals; Isaiya Katoa field goal) defeated New Zealand 24 (Isaiah Papali’i, Keano Kini, Phoenix Crossland, Joseph Tapine tries; Jamayne Isaako 4 goals). Attendence: 22,363
Match Review: no charges
Papua New Guinea 42, Cook Islands 20 (National Football Stadium, 03/11/2024)
Papua New Guinea: 1. Nene Macdonald, 2. Elijah Roltinga, 3. Robert Mathias, 4. Rodrick Tai, 5. Robert Derby, 6. Kyle Laybutt, 7. Lachlan Lam, 10. Jacob Alick-Wiencke, 9. Judah Rimbu, 17. Ila Alu, 11. Dan Russell, 12. Jeremiah Simbiken, 13. Jack de Belin, 8. Valentine Richard, 14. Liam Horne, 15. Koso Bandi, 16. Sylvester Namo, 19. Morea Morea
Cook Islands: 7. Esan Marsters, 1. Esom Ioka, 3. Reubenn Rennie, 4. Delahia Wigmore, 2. Steven Marsters, 6. Brad Takairangi, 15. Mason Teague, 8. Tepai Moeroa, 9. Rua Ngatikaura, 10. Davvy Moale, 12. Reuben Porter, 21. Alex Glenn, 13. Pride Petterson-Robati, 11. Zane Tetevano, 16. Rhys Dakin, 18. Junior Taroi, 20. Makahesi Makatoa, 17. Justin Makirere
Papua New Guinea 42 (Elijah Roltinga 2, Nene MacDonald 2, Lachlan Lam, Robert Derby, Sylvester Namo, Morea Morea tries; Kyle Laybutt 5 goals) defeated Cook Islands 20 (Davvy Moale, Steven Marsters, Esom Ioka tries; Steven Marsters 3 goals).
Match Review: Sylvester Namo (Papua New Guinea), Careless High Tackle Grade 2 – Early Guilty Plea, fined 13% of Match Fees; Zane Tetevano (Cook Islands), Careless High Tackle Grade 3 – Early Guilty Plea, suspended 2 matches
Pacific Championship Ladder
Pacific Cup (final): Australia 4 (+30), Tonga 2 (-17), New Zealand 0 (-13)
Pacific Bowl: Papua New Guinea 4 (+34), Fiji 2 (+38), Cook Islands 0 (-72)
Finals
Australia vs Mate Ma’a Tonga (CommBank Stadium, 10/11/2024)
New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea (CommBank Stadium, 10/11/2024)
Player Stats
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