The Pacific Championships are reaching their peak and you can catch every moment live on Sky Sports.
The Pacific Championships in the men’s and women’s are split into two competitions – the Bowl and the Cup.
So, let’s take a look at the key elements as the contest goes up another level this weekend.
Who is involved?
There are 12 teams involved across the men’s and women’s formats of the competition in 2025.
In the men’s, New Zealand, Samoa, and Tonga will contest the Cup. Meanwhile, the Cook Islands, Fiji and Papua New Guinea will contest the Bowl.
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Samoa and Tonga went head to head in a thriller at Warrington but take a look at the two teams facing off before kick-off, as each performed their Haka with the opposition up close and personal.
In the women’s, Australia, Samoa, and New Zealand will contest the Pacific Cup, with Cook Islands, PNG, and Tonga going for the Pacific Bowl.
Australia men are not involved this year due to them competing in the Ashes against England, the three-match series starting on Saturday October 25 at Wembley Stadium. This means Samoa jump up to the Cup.
Who has won it before?
Starting back in 2019 for the men, it was the Kangaroos who picked up the inaugural win in the Cup, with Fiji winning the second tier.
The format then returned in 2023, with New Zealand beating Australia. In 2024, Australia then took back the title when they defeated Tonga.
The women’s competition began in 2024, with the Jillaroos beating New Zealand to claim the inaugural title.
Pacific Championships 2025:
Men’s Pacific Cup
New Zealand, Sāmoa, and Tonga
Men’s Pacific Bowl
Fiji Bati, Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea
Women’s Pacific Cup
Australia, New Zealand, Sāmoa
Women’s Pacific Bowl
Cook Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea
What is the format?
The format sees each team play each other once in the Cup and the Bowl. In the Cup, the top two teams then play a final to decide the winner. In the Bowl, the top team after the round-robin games is immediately crowned the winner.
What has happened so far?
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Harry Grant says that there are no hard feelings from the Australian team toward AJ Brimson after picking to play for England over the Kangaroos.
In the men’s, New Zealand sit on top of the Pacific Bowl after a 24-18 win over Samoa. The Bowl has Fiji top following their 44-24 victory over the Cook Islands.
In the women’s, New Zealand sit on top in the Cup following a tight 22-20 win over Samoa, with Cook Islands top of the Bowl with a strong 34-6 win over PNG.
When and where can I watch it?
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Both competitions continue over Saturday and Sunday, live on Sky Sports. On Saturday October 25, Tonga take on the Cook Islands in the Women’s Bowl from 4am on Sky Sports Mix before PNG vs Cook Islands in the Men’s Bowl from 6am.
On Sunday October 26, the Cup then continues with the Jillaroos against Samoa from 3am on Sky Sports Mix ahead of the hotly anticipated Tonga vs Samoa clash from 5am.
Live Pacific Championship Rugby League
Sunday 26th October 6:00am
Rugby League Ashes 2025
First Test: Saturday October 25, Wembley Stadium, London
Second Test: Saturday November 1, Everton Stadium, Liverpool
Third Test: Saturday November 8, Headingley Stadium, Leeds
