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Rugby League Pacific Championship set to ignite

Rugby League Pacific Championship set to ignite

By Marika Rasekaseka
16/09/2024
Photo: NRL

Rugby League’s superstars are gearing up to represent their nations in the upcoming Rugby League Pacific Championship, which kicks off next month.

Fans across the Pacific will witness thrilling matchups as the best men’s and women’s players from six island nations compete for their countries.

In the men's competition, teams include the Vodafone Fiji Bati, defending champions New Zealand Kiwis, the Australian Kangaroos, Tonga XIII, PNG Kumuls, and Cook Islands Aitu.

In the women’s competition, the Vodafone Fiji Bulikula, Australian Jillaroos, PNG Orchids, Tonga XIII, Fetu Samoa, and Cook Islands Moana will battle for the title.

The Pacific Championship starts in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium on October 18, where the Kangaroos will take on Tonga XIII at 9.10pm, followed by the Fiji Bati facing the PNG Kumuls at HFC Bank Stadium on October 19.

In the women's division, the Jillaroos will play the PNG Orchids at Suncorp Stadium on October 18 at 7.05 pm, while Tonga XIII will face Fetu Samoa at HFC Bank Stadium at 6pm.

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