The NRL season is now in the rear-view mirror with Penrith claiming an incredible fourth straight premiership.
That doesn't mean that rugby league is done for the year though with the Pacific Championships set to kick off in mid-October.
Australia, New Zealand and Tonga will battle for the Pacific Cup with the Kiwis looking to defend their title against a new-look Kangaroos outfit and Kristian Woolf's side who replace Samoa in this year's edition.
Meanwhile, the Cook Islands, Fiji and Papua New Guinea will square off in the Pacific Bowl with the winner set to earn promotion into next year's Pacific Cup.
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Pacific Championships 2024: Every nation's squad for Pacific Cup and Pacific Bowl
Australia Kangaroos squad
- Broncos: Pat Carrigan
- Bulldogs: Matt Burton
- Cowboys: Reuben Cotter, Tom Dearden, Reece Robson
- Dolphins: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
- Dragons: Ben Hunt, Zac Lomax
- Eels: Mitch Moses
- Knights: Bradman Best
- Panthers: Dylan Edwards, Lindsay Smith, Isaah Yeo (capt.)
- Rabbitohs: Cam Murray
- Raiders: Hudson Young
- Roosters: Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton
- Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic
- Storm: Xavier Coates, Harry Grant
- Warriors: Mitch Barnett
New Zealand Kiwis squad
- Broncos: Jordan Riki
- Cowboys: Griffin Neame
- Dolphins: Jamayne Isaako, Kodi Nikorima
- Hull KR: Peta Hiku
- Knights: Phoenix Crossland, Leo Thompson
- Panthers: James Fisher-Harris (capt.), Casey McLean, Scott Sorensen, Trent Toelau
- Raiders: Joe Tapine, Matthew Timoko
- Roosters: Naufahu Whyte
- Storm: Will Warbrick
- Tigers: Isaiah Papali’i
- Titans: Erin Clark, Keano Kini
- Warriors: Shaun Johnson, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Marata Niukore
Tonga squad
- Cowboys: Jason Taumalolo
- Dolphins: Felise Kaufusi, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
- Dragons: Moses Suli
- Giants (UK): Tuimoala Lolohea
- Panthers: Paul Alamoti, Isaiah Iongi, Soni Luke
- Rabbitohs: Siliva Havili, Keaon Koloamatangi
- Roosters: Daniel Tupou, Sitili Tupouniua, Siua Wong
- Sea Eagles: Lehi Hopoate, Tolutau Koula, Haumole Olakau’atu, Taniela Paseka
- Sharks: Sione Katoa
- Storm: Eliesa Katoa
- Warriors: Addin Fonua-Blake
Fiji Bati squad
- Brisbane Tigers: Nathan Kegg-Smith
- Bulldogs: Kitione Kautoga, Viliame Kikau, Jethro Rinakama, Penioni Tagituimua
- Cowboys: Semi Valemei
- Dolphins: Kurt Donoghoe
- Dons (UK): Joe Lovodua
- Eels: Maika Sivo
- Leopards (UK): Ben Nakubuwai
- Panthers: Sunia Turuva
- Rabbitohs: Bayleigh Bentley-Hape, Taane Milne
- Saints (UK): Waqa Blake
- Sea Eagles: Kylan Mafoa, Caleb Navale
- Storm: Tui Kamikamica
- Tigers: Jordan Miller, James Valevatu
- No club: Michael Jennings, Kevin Naiqama
Cooks Islands Aitu squad
- Broncos: Xavier Willison
- Dolphins: Mason Teague
- Eels: Makahesi Makatoa
- Illawarra South Coast Dragons: Steven Marsters
- Newtown Jets: Rhys Dakin
- Norths Devils: Justin Makirere, Pride Petterson-Robati
- North Sydney Bears: Rua Ngatikaura
- Rabbitohs: Davvy Moale
- Raiders: Delahia Wigmore
- Red Devils (UK): Esan Marsters
- Souths Logan Magpies: Rixson Andrew, Kobe Tararo
- South West Goannas: Brad Takairangi
- Storm: Tepai Moeroa
- Tigers: Reuben Porter
- Toulouse Olympique: Reubenn Rennie
- Tweed Heads Seagulls: Malachi Morgan
- Western Clydesdales: Esom Ioka
- West Panthers: Junior Teroi
- No club: Zane Tetevano
Papua New Guinea Kumuls squad
- Titans: Jacob Alick Wienke
- PNG Hunters: Ila Alu
- PNG Hunters: Koso Bandi
- Dragons: Jack De Belin
- Cowboys: Robert Derby
- Castleford Tigers: Liam Horne
- Leigh Leopards: Edwin Ipape
- Leigh Leopards: Lachlan Lam
- Townsville Blackhawks: Kyle Laybutt
- Salford Red Devils: Nene Macdonald
- Leeds Rhinos: Rhyse Martin
- PNG Hunters: Alex Max
- Castleford Tigers: Sylvester Namo
- PNG Hunters: Valentine Richard
- PNG Hunters: Judah Rimbu
- PNG Hunters: Elijah Roltinga
- Dragons: Daniel Russell
- Dolphins: Jeremiak Simbiken
- Warrington Wolves: Roderick Tai
- PNG Hunters: Sanny Wabo
- Central Queensland Capras: Khaiya Waiembi
Pacific Championships 2024 schedule
| DATE | MATCH | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 18 | Australia vs Tonga | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Oct. 19 | Fiji vs. PNG | HFC Bank Stadium, Suva |
| Oct. 26 | Fiji vs. Cook Islands | HFC Bank Stadium, Suva |
| Oct. 27 | New Zealand vs. Australia | Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch |
| Nov. 2 | New Zealand vs Tonga | Go Media Stadium, Auckland |
| Nov. 3 | PNG vs. Cook Islands | Santos Stadium, Port Moresby |
| Nov. 10 | Men's Pacific Bowl Grand Final | CommBank Stadium, Sydney |
| Nov. 10 | Men's Pacific Cup Grand Final | CommBank Stadium, Sydney |
