The Pacific Championships are back for a second year, after a blockbuster debut in 2023.
The second edition of the tournament will feature men’s and women’s teams from Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Cook Islands.
The tournament will be split into the Pacific Cup and Pacific Bowl, contested between higher and lower-ranked teams.
It will take place across New Zealand, PNG, and Australia, with the grand finals set to be held in Sydney in mid-November.
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Pacific Championships pools
| Men's Pacific Cup | Australia, New Zealand, Tonga |
| Men's Pacific Bowl | PNG, Fiji, Cook Islands |
| Women's Pacific Cup | Australia, New Zealand, PNG |
| Women's Pacific Bowl | Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga |
2024 Pacific Championships schedule
| DATE | MATCH | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 20 | Australia vs Tonga Men's | Lang Park, Brisbane |
| Oct. 20 | Australia vs PNG Women's | Lang Park, Brisbane |
| Oct. 27 | Australia vs New Zealand Men's | Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch |
| Oct. 27 | Australia vs New Zealand Women's | Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch |
| Nov. 2 | New Zealand vs Tonga Men's | Go Media Stadium, Auckland |
| Nov. 3 | New Zealand vs PNG Women's | Santos Stadium, Port Moresby |
| Nov. 10 | Men's Grand Final | Sydney |
| Nov. 10 | Women's Grand Final | Sydney |
