The 2024 Pacific Championships Finals Set to Captivate Rugby League Fans This Weekend
As the 2024 Pacific Championships reach their climactic finale, rugby league enthusiasts are in for a treat this weekend. The action-packed event will see five different nations compete across four thrilling matches, each with its own coveted prize at stake.
Taking place at the CommBank Stadium in Sydney on Sunday morning, the schedule promises an adrenaline-fueled showcase of the sport’s top talent. Papua New Guinea, Australia, and New Zealand will all field both their men’s and women’s teams, while Samoa’s women and Tonga’s men round out the impressive lineup.
In the Women’s Promotion/Relegation final, the PNG Orchids and Fetu Samoa will battle it out, with the winner securing a spot in the 2025 Women’s Pacific Cup and the loser dropping down to the Women’s Pacific Bowl. Meanwhile, the Women’s Pacific Cup final will crown the 2024 champions as the Jillaroos of Australia face off against the Kiwi Ferns of New Zealand.
On the men’s side, the coveted Men’s Pacific Cup title will be up for grabs as Australia takes on Tonga. Completing the fixtures, the Men’s Promotion/Relegation final will see Papua New Guinea square off against New Zealand, with the victors earning a place in the 2025 Men’s Pacific Cup.
“For rugby league fans in the UK, the action will be broadcast live on Sky Sports’ ‘Sky Sports Mix’ channel. Across the Tasman Sea, numerous Australian broadcasters, including the Fox Sports network, will air the matches, while the official ‘WatchNRL’ streaming platform will also provide live coverage for those with a subscription.”
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of Pacific Championships rugby league as these five nations battle it out for glory and the chance to cement their place in the sport’s elite echelons.
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