Pacific Championships 2025: Pacific Cup Teams
The upcoming Pacific Championships will take place throughout October and November, featuring the Men's Pacific Cup contested by New Zealand, Samoa, and Tonga. The tournament consists of three round-robin games, with the top two teams advancing to the final at Commbank Stadium in mid-November.
Match Schedule and Time Zone
All match times are provided in AEDT (applicable to NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT) unless indicated otherwise.
Team Updates and Squad Changes
- Initial squad listed as 1-17, Kini 18th and 20th.
- Terrell May is unavailable for selection; Ioelu replaces him on the bench temporarily.
- Lyhkan King-Togia has been omitted from the squad.
- Mariota and Faulalo remain as reserves.
- Latest update: Mariota joins the bench, Ioelu is now a reserve.
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Sideline Officials: Wyatt Raymond, Drew Oultram
- Video Referee: Chris Butler
“The Men's Pacific Cup will be played between New Zealand, Samoa and Tonga, with the top two sides after the three round-robin games meeting in the final at Commbank Stadium in mid-November.”
Author’s summary: The 2025 Pacific Cup features New Zealand, Samoa, and Tonga battling through round-robin games with key squad adjustments and officiating details finalized ahead of the November final.