2024 Crowd Watch

[jim_57]

Assuming it is NZ, Tonga and Samoa could play all games in NZ with Tonga v Samoa at Mt Smart and the others spread around the country

Though do like the idea of at least 1 game in Samoa

I’d go final at Eden park, assuming they do the relegation game again you’re guaranteed to have NZ, Tonga & Samoa all playing.

NZ games Vs Tonga & Samoa in NZ. Tonga V Samoa in Sydney or Brisbane.

Bowl: Fiji V PNG - 1 home game each with a neutral game as a double header with Tonga V Samoa.

 

[yakstorm]

The Kiwis are likely to have zero home games in 2026 with the RLWC being in Australia & PNG, let them host the 4 Tests and make some money and try and rebuild their supporter base.

 

[nko11]

The Kiwis are likely to have zero home games in 2026 with the RLWC being in Australia & PNG, let them host the 4 Tests and make some money and try and rebuild their supporter base.

New Zealand v Samoa - Christchurch
Tonga v Samoa - Eden Park
New Zealand v Tonga - Dunedin/Hamilton//Mt Smart/Christchurch again

Final - Eden Park

 

[titoelcolombiano]

NZ vs Tonga/Soma @ Auckland/Wellington
Tonga vs Soma @ Commbank
Sunday Finals/ProRel @ Allianz

Tonga Samoa games are too big for Commbank, Tonga just about filled it on their own yesterday, add in the equally passionate Samoan fans and you are pushing 40k

 

[yakstorm]

Tonga-Samoa clash 'could draw 50,000' in right venue

Rugby league officials must decide where to play the 2025 Tonga v Samoa match, with Samoa coach Ben Gardiner believing it could attract more than 50,000 fans.

www.aapnews.com.au

Looks like the early thinking from the NRL/ARL is to have Tonga v Samoa in Australia.

 

[Wb1234]

Tongan’s can fill commbank on their own

Nrl owes Jason Taumalolo and Andrew Fifita a huge debt of gratitude and should name the trophy after them