2023 - Oceania Tri-Nations (Pacific Championship)

[Burns]

Do not understand why you would have the final in Hamilton of all places, and not say; Auckland at Mt Smart.

Also, minor gripe but this is just another ‘new tournament’. We had pretty much the same format in 2019 with the Oceanic Cup that had Pool A and Pool B with promotion/relegation.

The lack of continuity does more harm than anything I think.

 

[yakstorm]

So they did announce there will be a Pacific Championship in 2024 as well, but no details around what happens with Tonga being back and if there will be any promotion/relegation between the Championship & Bowl.

Interesting to see Tonga rolling out an A team this off season, in addition to a touring squad. Nice seeing steps being taken to build depth.

 

[Last Week]

Kiwis A vs Tonga A? Wtf?

 

[Burns]

Kiwis A vs Tonga A? Wtf?

Can only imagine it’s an initiative to lock players into playing for Tonga and NZ earlier?

 

[Clarkent]

Kiwis A vs Tonga A? Wtf?

And the Kiwis trying to lock some of the samoan heritage players in lol I don't blame them tbh

 

[jim_57]

Strange that the article does not mention Fiji at all.

It says they will co-host in 2024.

The article is a bit off I think. Fiji should be there and Tonga won’t be involved this year. I’m guessing next year one of the 7 will tour England or bottom of tier 2 will sit it out.

 

[bad boy bubby]

It says they will co-host in 2024.

The article is a bit off I think. Fiji should be there and Tonga won’t be involved this year. I’m guessing next year one of the 7 will tour England or bottom of tier 2 will sit it out.

Yeah I think it's a little off too, but the Tongan women will participate so Tonga is involved still.

 

[The Partisan]

This and the work on junior pathways is a much better option than a PNG NRL team atm.

Agree. Strengthening the various tiers on the domestic scene.. with regular international / higher level competition... is the option I want in PNG. Samoa v PNG at school boy level etc.

 

[Clarkent]

It says they will co-host in 2024.

The article is a bit off I think. Fiji should be there and Tonga won’t be involved this year. I’m guessing next year one of the 7 will tour England or bottom of tier 2 will sit it out.

I just read on the nrl website Tonga will probably join next season and one of the nation's will travel to England instead

 

[bazza]

I just read on the nrl website Tonga will probably join next season and one of the nation's will travel to England instead

from previous announcements, Australia to tour England in 2025
Also NZ to tour in 2027 and Australia again in 2028
Perhaps NZ tour England in 2024 and tri series between Aus, Samoa and Tonga

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[Foreign Legion]

Man I am so confused

 

[Last Week]

International matches are better than no international matches, but this is half arsed.

For this year, Australia PMXIII vs PNG will be their 'warm up', Tonga SHOULD play Samoa before they leave for England, NZ SHOULD play Fiji before these 'tournaments' commence.

They won't put any more effort in so the above won't happen, but they should.

 

[Vee]

I’m

I’m not sure many people would care about a Samoa PNG game in Cairns

They'll draw plenty of PNG fans.

 

[Matua]

And the Kiwis trying to lock some of the samoan heritage players in lol I don't blame them tbh

Your lot seem pretty loyal to us - Taupau has been the only obvious defection so far? And he's basically an Aussie anyway.

 

[Coastbloke]

Wonder if Nein are broadcasting some games or it’ll behind a paywall??

 

[Jim from Oz]

Good question… One of the huge negative aspects of the 2013, 2017 and 2021 rugby league World Cups was that they were not covered in any way by Nine … So instead of all season the channel 9 commentary and coverage constantly mentioning the World Cup and giving it a huge build up, they just ignored it!

 

[yakstorm]

It will be on both Nine & Kayo. These matches are part of the standard broadcast agreement.

 

[The Partisan]

The fact that there is no game v New Zealand in Sydney for Australia leads me to believe the Kangaroos haven't played the Kiwis or England in Sydney since mid 2014 ! (If my check of the Rugby League Project is accurate!)

Their two oldest and most traditional rivals not sighted in the harbour city in nearly a decade

 

[Perth Red]

Schedule and venues are out. Calling it the Pacific Cup and the Pacific Bowl (wtf?)

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[Perth Red]

Venues

Pacific Bowl
All games at National stadium Port Moresby 14,800

Pacific Cup
Townsville 25,000
Eden Park 50,000
AAMI Park 30,000
Hamilton 25,800

Interesting choice for the final. Id have thought theyd have been better with a pool game in Hamilton and the final at Eden Park?