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2025 Rugby League Pacific Championships

The 2025 Rugby League Pacific Championships were the fourth edition of the Rugby League Pacific Championships and the third under their current name (having previously been called the Oceania Cup in 2019). The championships consisted of several international rugby league tournaments being played from October to November 2025 between nations of the Pacific region.

Like previous editions, a Men's Pacific Cup, Men's Pacific Bowl, Women's Pacific Cup, and Women's Pacific Bowl was played.

The draw was announced by the International Rugby League and National Rugby League on 6 August 2025.

Teams

Team changes

Following the results of the promotion / relegation playoffs in 2024, New Zealand remained in the Men's Pacific Cup, while Samoa were promoted to the Women's Pacific Cup after defeating Papua New Guinea.

2025 saw the return of the Ashes between Australia and England. The series was originally set to be held in Australia, though switched to England due to Australia hosting the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. As a result, Australia did not compete in the Men's Pacific Cup. Samoa took their place after returning to the competition following their 2024 tour of England. Originally, a women's Ashes series was also scheduled, however this never materialised and Australia were confirmed as participants for the Women's Pacific Cup on 22 July.

Furthermore, the Cook Islands, while still participating in the tournament, hosted South Africa for a place in the 2026 Men's World Cup, with the match being played as a curtain raiser to the Cup finals. Conversely, Fiji were unavailable for the Women's Pacific Bowl due to competing in World Cup qualifiers in Canada.

Squads

Men's teams

  • (ranked 1st) undertook a tour of England with three tests scheduled for consecutive Saturdays: 25 October, 1 November, and 8 November 2025. Kevin Walters was appointed coach.

Women's teams

  • (ranked 16th) participated in the World Series in Canada, playing two matches, on 21 and 26 October 2025. The coach is Josaia Dakuitoga. The 2024 captain Talei Holmes was initially named in the extended squad but was not named in the final squad.

Venues

Venues in Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Australia have been confirmed.

Six venues across four countries were selected to host the Championships.

Men's Pacific Cup

Fixtures

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Group stage



Men's final

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Men's Pacific Bowl

Fixtures

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Women's Pacific Cup

Fixtures

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Group stage



Women's final

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Women's Pacific Bowl

Fixtures

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Men's World Cup qualification: Southern Hemisphere playoff

Broadcasting

Notes

References