EXPLAINED: The pacific cup | Rare Historical Photos

Kiwis a sleeping giant no more as Foran exits a winner

New Zealand have beaten Samoa 36-14 to win the Pacific Cup, proving they remain every bit a challenger to Australia for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

AAP · Nov 9, 2025

Sons of Samoa on never-ending ride to Pacific power

Samoa's rise to a genuine rugby league powerhouse can be summed up by Stephen Crichton and Spencer Leniu's presence in camp ahead of the Pacific Cup final.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

Katoa stable, but NRL to probe Tonga star's head knocks

Tonga second-rower Eliesa Katoa is stable and awake after undergoing surgery for a seizure and brain bleeding following three head knocks in the Pacific Cup.

AAP · Nov 3, 2025

Tonne of Tongan muscle won't scare Aussies in Cup final

Numbers reveal a stark difference in size between the Australian and Tongan forward packs ahead of the Pacific Cup final.

AAP · Nov 4, 2024

Maguire wants more Tests for rugby league's Pacific Cup

Michael Maguire has called for more games in the Pacific Cup, the Kiwis coach pushing for international rugby league to be be given greater prominence.

AAP · Nov 3, 2023