Pacific Championships 2025

[Jim from Oz]

Got tix for Samoa v Tonga at Suncorp Pax 3844 on day 1 of sales, don't know if that's good or not.

I reckon that is pretty good on day one!

 

[Vlad59]

Are you sure? If they are not showing it, who is? Channel 9 has showed it all the last two years!

Not showing so on nrl.com

 

[Billythekid]

I have a lot of complaints but my main one remains having an odd number of teams. A 4 team format just works so, so much better.

 

[i0Nic]

Wait is it true the games aren’t shown on Nine? Surely not, they were last year?

 

[Vlad59]

Wait is it true the games aren’t shown on Nine? Surely not, they were last year?

According to the NRL schedule it’s kayo and foxtel

 

[Jim from Oz]

According to the NRL schedule it’s kayo and foxtel

WTF? Unbelievable …

 

[Vlad59]

WTF? Unbelievable …

It might change but that’s what NRL.com is showing

 

[Mother Nature's Son]

It might change but that’s what NRL.com is showing

I doubt it, surely the fact that they are being played at 4p.m. on a Sunday afternoon means they are on Nine FTA.
Just checked NRL.com both Pacific Cup and Bowl on FTA.

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Why does Auckland get 2 games? Ridiculous.

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

At least we have dates! Final in Australia and no game in Christchurch makes no sense.

If there was a Kiwis vs. Roos game they might have played in CHCH.

But for Samoa and Tonga, def makes sense to stage in Akl if they want to maximise crowds.

Happy with 6pm NZT kick off, pretty family friendly esp during daylight savings.

Just a pity it wasn't a Sat evening. For many in the pacific communities, Sunday is considered sacred so there'll be many that don't attend for that reason; hopefully not too many though. Or they can just repent afterwards lol

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

Why does Auckland get 2 games? Ridiculous.

For those who might miss out, yea..,

For those trying to maximise crowd numbers / revenue... it makes sense.

What's interesting though is Eden Park for the Tonga game, while Samoa is scheduled for Mt Smart. I imagine a reflection of Tonga beating the Kiwis in their last game, as opposed to Samoa being spanked 0-50 in theirs.

But that Samoa team was very different to what they might run out with this year. As always much will depend on injuries etc.

 

[Vlad59]

I doubt it, surely the fact that they are being played at 4p.m. on a Sunday afternoon means they are on Nine FTA.
Just checked NRL.com both Pacific Cup and Bowl on FTA.

It’s just been updated hahaha! Maybe somebody from the nrl reads these forums?

 

[Foreign Legion]

World Cup qualifier to showcase South African talent to NRL clubs

South African coach Darryl Fisher believes November’s World Cup qualifier against Cook Islands at CommBank Stadium could double as an opportunity for Rhinos players to impress for an NRL contract.

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South Africa Rhinos coach Darryl Fisher believes November’s World Cup qualifier against Cook Islands in Sydney could double as an opportunity for his players to impress for an NRL contract.

The Rhinos will take on the Aitu at CommBank Stadium on November 9 as part of a triple header with the men’s and women’s Pacific Cup finals for the 10th spot at the 2026 World Cup in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

 

[Foreign Legion]

Hope the game is televised, looks like the Cook Islanders will have a a thew good games under their belt.

 

[taste2taste]

World Cup qualifier to showcase South African talent to NRL clubs

South African coach Darryl Fisher believes November’s World Cup qualifier against Cook Islands at CommBank Stadium could double as an opportunity for Rhinos players to impress for an NRL contract.

www.nrl.com

South Africa Rhinos coach Darryl Fisher believes November’s World Cup qualifier against Cook Islands in Sydney could double as an opportunity for his players to impress for an NRL contract.

The Rhinos will take on the Aitu at CommBank Stadium on November 9 as part of a triple header with the men’s and women’s Pacific Cup finals for the 10th spot at the 2026 World Cup in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Thatll be great to see. Personally id be as interested in this game as i would the PC Final.

Hopefully the Rhinos are made up of actual South Africians and not a bunch of ex pats living in Australia.

 

[Coastbloke]

The SARL FB page says Nine are broadcasting it but I doubt it. It’ll most certainly just be Men and Women’s PC Final.

In addition, the SARL FB page says half the squad will be half domestic and half ‘Australian based.’

 

[Foreign Legion]

I wonder if they will sell any merchandise?

 

[taste2taste]

Telegraph reporting 7k tickets sold at Suncorp for Tonga V Samoa in 1 day. That is more than had sold for Tonga V Australia.

Along way to go to fill the stadium but a good start.

 

[Jim from Oz]

Telegraph reporting 7k tickets sold at Suncorp for Tonga V Samoa in 1 day. That is more than had sold for Tonga V Australia.

Along way to go to fill the stadium but a good start.

That is fantastic after one day! And there is still three months to go!

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

That is fantastic after one day! And there is still three months to go!

I'm considering making the trip over from Akl for it, if it doesn't clash with my eldest boy's exams. I know quite a few others making plans too.

Having never been to a Suncorp game before, any suggestions on best seats etc. would be very welcome.