Pacific Championships 2024

[Perth Red]

Well you'd hope so wouldn't you. If there is no reaction to a flogging in a major final like that you'd have to be concerned

Probably still an arrogance that it was a one off (and tbf thats what its been on the past). Hopefully Kiwis can give them a bloody nose again this year and create a real rivalry!

 

[Mother Nature's Son]

Maybe that 30-0 hiding to the Kiwis got the kangaroos rattled

JFH said it is their State-of-Origin, if the Kiwi forwards can play like that they`ve got to be a pretty good chance of beating the Aussies.

 

[Clarkent]

JFH said it is their State-of-Origin, if the Kiwi forwards can play like that they`ve got to be a pretty good chance of beating the Aussies.

Kiwis probably have the best front row duo ever. Looking at that kangaroos extended squad they're very light in the forwards and lacks depth on the wing and center. The high number of pacific islanders in origin and choosing there heritage nations over the kangaroos jersey is hurting the kangaroos depths big time

 

[taste2taste]

Nelson Asofa Solamona ruled out due to suspension.

At this stage we should call it

New Zealand B Vs Australia B

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Nelson Asofa Solamona ruled out due to suspension.

At this stage we should call it

New Zealand B Vs Australia B

Unfortunately he's about to get the John Lomax - Issac Luke treatment. You can only get cleared of suspension from a GF if you're an aussie star like Billy Slater in 2018.

 

[Billythekid]

Probably still an arrogance that it was a one off (and tbf thats what its been on the past). Hopefully Kiwis can give them a bloody nose again this year and create a real rivalry!

Can’t create a rivalry without regular competition. SOO obviously grew because of the rivalry between states but it’s also because it had that regular yearly battle rather than just randomly facing every few years in whatever random tournament has been concocted.

 

[Clarkent]

Jack Howarth is committing to the Kangaroos because of Origin. Origin will always be the Kiwis kryptonite

 

[Coastbloke]

Jack Howarth is committing to the Kangaroos because of Origin. Origin will always be the Kiwis kryptonite

Best of the 2 Origin teams last year called the Kangaroos got smacked 30-0 by NZ last year..

Having said that, there has always been a little niggle in me for 12 months that the ‘Roos just didn’t care. Stacey Jones needs to emphasise that for the Pacific Championships..

 

[mikail-eagle]

With many injuries this year not sure what the PNG Kumuls team is going to look like.
I think list below are the only players locked in at the moment for their positions.

1.
2.
3. Rodrick Tai (Warrington Wolves)
4. Nene McDonald (Salford Red Devils)
5.
6. Kyle Laybutt (Townsville Blackhawks)
7. Lachland Lam (Leigh Leopards)
8. Valentine Richard (Hunters)
9. Edwin Ipape (Leigh Leopards)
10. Sylvester Namo (Castleford)
11. Rhyse Martin (Leeds Rhinos)
12. Jeremiah Simbiken (Dolphins/Norths Devils)
13. Jack De Belin (Dragons)

14. Judah Rimbu (Hunters)
15. Emmanuel Waine (London Broncos)
16.
17.

Possible fullbacks: Sani Wabo (Hunters), Edene Gabi (Whitehaven), Ragarive Wavik (Bulldogs JF)

Possible wingers: Solo Wane (Hunters), Steven Numambo (Redcliff Dolphins), Roberty Darby(Cowboys), Jimmy Ngutlik(West Tigers), Brendon Nima (Hunters)

Possible Centers: Alex Max (Hunters), Steven Numambo (Redcliff Dolphins)

Possible Props: Wellington Albert (Featherstone Rovers), Mekenzie Yei (Oldham), Junior Rop (Hunters), Koso Bundi (Hunters)

Possible 2ndrowers: Kevin Appo (Bradford Bulls), Nixon Putt (Castleford), Alex Max (Hunters), Benji Kot (Hunters), Whallen Tau-Loi (Hunters)

Possible Lock: Ila Alu (Hunters), Liam Horne (Castleford)

 

[Coastbloke]

Anyone got an idea how Kangaroos v Tonga is selling?

 

[MRN]

Anyone got an idea how Kangaroos v Tonga is selling?

Can't give you a figure but these are the sales maps depending on if you want to pick your own seat or grab best available per section.

 

[Coastbloke]

Well, if the grey dots are unsold seats then they’re in deep sh!t. Both the Tonga and PNG supporter bays have their allocations exhausted..

 

[Wb1234]

Focus will come after the grand final

Have teams even been picked yet ?

 

[Coastbloke]

Vegas tix already available.
Event companies saying tix for 2025 SOO ‘coming soon’ late ‘24/early 25
Kangaroos v Tonga tix available but can we not make a fuss about till next Monday there’s still a 2 whole weeks…

RIP International Rugby League

 

[Clarkent]

Well, if the grey dots are unsold seats then they’re in deep sh!t. Both the Tonga and PNG supporter bays have their allocations exhausted..

Team list determines how many tickets gets sold. I'll wait until all the squads are named

 

[taste2taste]

The Telegraph reports Howarth has knocked back the Kiwis in hopes he can play Origin in the future.

"It sucks I can't do both" Howarth said in the article.

Yes Jack, it does suck, it sucks alot.

The Kiwis could have Howarth and Ponga.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Can’t create a rivalry without regular competition. SOO obviously grew because of the rivalry between states but it’s also because it had that regular yearly battle rather than just randomly facing every few years in whatever random tournament has been concocted.

Kiwis and Kangaroos play each other every year

 

[wgd]

Anyone got an idea how Kangaroos v Tonga is selling?

Looks like around 15-20k right now. I'd imagine most would be holding off until they see the strength of the Togan team.

 

[johnny plath]

The Telegraph reports Howarth has knocked back the Kiwis in hopes he can play Origin in the future.

"It sucks I can't do both" Howarth said in the article.

Yes Jack, it does suck, it sucks alot.

The Kiwis could have Howarth and Ponga.

Sure..tbf though they're both born in Australia.. it's not like they're ring ins.

 

[Matua]

Sure..tbf though they're both born in Australia.. it's not like they're ring ins.

No one is claiming that. Luai is born in Australia too yet he can play for the country of his choice (and play Origin).

Actually slight asterisk to that, maybe Luai's country of choice was NZ.