2009 Pacific Cup
Encyclopedia
Semifinals
Third place Playoff
Final
Telecast Details
The Pacific Cup will be shown in the UK, Australia, and throughout the Pacific.- In Australia all matches will be broadcast by NRL.comNational Rugby LeagueThe National Rugby League is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. The NRL's main competition, called the Telstra Premiership , is contested by sixteen teams, fifteen of which are based in Australia with one based in New Zealand...
while the Nine NetworkNine NetworkThe Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...
will show a one hour highlight package each weekend. - In Britain matches will be broadcast on BSkyB.
- FM100 radio will broadcast to Papua New Guinea and the Pacific.
- In Papua New Guinea EM TVEM TVEM TV is a commercial television station in Papua New Guinea. Until the launch of the National Television Service in September 2008, it was the country's only free to air television service....
will broadcast terrestrially to more than half of the population. - Fiji TV will broadcast the games in Fiji on its free to air service Fiji One and on its Sky Pacific platform to the rest of the Pacific Region.
- Arrangements are currently being made for terrestrial coverage in other Pacific Island nations.
Mate Ma'a Tonga
Tonga have played a Pacific Cup warm up match against New Zealand as they prepare for the Four Nations. New Zealand defeated Tonga 40-24 in what was a strong performance by the Tongans as they prepare for their Pacific Cup opener against Papua New Guinea.- Coach: Rohan SmithRohan Smith (rugby league)Rohan Smith , is an Australian rugby league coach. He is the head coach of Tonga. He is assistant coach to his father Brian Smith at the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League....
| Club Team | Players |
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| Bulldogs Canterbury Bulldogs The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Belmore, a suburb in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of Sydney. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership, as well as New South Wales Rugby League junior competitions... |
Paki Afu Paki Afu Pakisonasi Afu is a New Zealand rugby league player who previously played for the Wentworthville Magpies in the Bundaberg Red Cup. He plays as a prop.-Playing career:Afu played for the Canterbury Bulldogs in the Toyota Cup in 2010.... |
| Penrith Panthers Penrith Panthers The Penrith Panthers are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership, the top rugby league football competition in Australasia. For the 2012 NRL season they will be coached by Ivan... |
Andrew Emelio Andrew Emelio Andrew 'Drew' Emelio is a professional rugby league footballer who played for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League competition... |
| Newcastle Knights Newcastle Knights The Newcastle Knights are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Newcastle, New South Wales. They compete in Australasia's premier rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership... |
Richard Fa'aoso Richard Fa'aoso Lisiate Richard Fa'aoso is a Tongan rugby league player who plays for the Australian club Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. His position of choice is prop... , Sione Tovo Sione Tovo Sione Na'a Pangai Tovo ' is a rugby league footballer for the Wests Tigers in the NRL. He previously played for the Newcastle Knights and the Central Coast Centurions in the NSW Cup competition... |
| Canberra Raiders Canberra Raiders The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership since 1982... |
Sam Huihahau Sam Huihahau Sam Latu is a Tongan professional rugby league player for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League competition. His position of choice is at wing.-Career:... |
| Papakura Sea Eagles Papakura Sea Eagles The Papakura Sea Eagles are an Auckland rugby league club based in Papakura. The Sea Eagles currently compete in the Fox Memorial competition run by the Auckland Rugby League.-Kiwi Representatives:... |
Toshio Laiseni Toshio Laiseni Toshio Laiseni is a Tongan rugby league footballer. His position of choice is either at fullback or on the wing.-Early career:... |
| Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Wakefield Trinity Wildcats are a professional rugby league club that plays in the European Super League and is based in Wakefield. They achieved promotion in 1999 and have remained in the League since. They are known to their fans as Wakey, Trinity, Wildcats, or historically The Dreadnoughts... |
Tevita Leo-Latu |
| Hull | Epalahame Lauaki Epalahame Lauaki Epalahame Lauaki is a professional rugby league footballer formerly contracted to English club Hull in the Super League. He is brother of All Black Sione Lauaki... , Sam Moa, Willie Manu Willie Manu Willie Manu is an Australian rugby league footballer of Tongan descent who plays for Hull of Super League. He previously played for the Wests Tigers, South Sydney Rabbitohs and St... |
| New Zealand Warriors New Zealand Warriors The New Zealand Warriors are a professional rugby league football club based in Auckland, New Zealand. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership and are the League's only team from outside Australia... |
Siuatonga Likiliki Siuatonga Likiliki Siuatonga Likiliki is a professional rugby league player who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League competition. His position of choice is at .-Early years:... , Ukuma Ta'ai Ukuma Ta'ai Ukuma Ta'ai is a Tongan professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the New Zealand Warriors of the National Rugby League... |
| Melbourne Storm Melbourne Storm The Melbourne Storm are an Australian professional rugby league club based in the city of Melbourne. They are the first fully professional rugby league team based in the Australian rules football-dominated state of Victoria.... |
Pita Maile Pita Maile Pita Maile is a Tongan rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm in the Toyota Cup. He plays as a centre, back-row or on the wing. He is a Tongan international.-External links:*... |
| Parramatta Eels Parramatta Eels The Parramatta Eels are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta. The Parramatta District Rugby League Football Club was formed in 1947, with their First Grade side playing their first season in the New South Wales Rugby Football League... |
Feleti Mateo Feleti Mateo Feleti Sosefo Mateo is a professional rugby league player who currently plays for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League competition. Mateo plays a variety of positions from centre to five-eighth to second row and is renowned for his versatility and extravagant style of play... , Etuate Uaisele, Eliakim Uasi |
| Cronulla Sharks Cronulla Sharks The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks are Australian professional Rugby league team based in Cronulla, in the Sutherland Shire, Southern Sydney, New South Wales... |
Eddie Paea Eddie Paea Eddie Paea is an Australian professional rugby league player for the North Sydney Bears in the New South Wales Cup competition. He primarily plays at halfback or Hooker... , Atelea Vea Atelea Vea Atelea Vea is a Tongan professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League . He is by preference a second-row but can also play at loose forward. He has previously played for the Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla Sharks. He made... , Siosia Vave |
| South Australian Rugby | Joel Taufa'ao |
| Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles The Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles are an Australian professional rugby league club based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. They compete in the National Rugby League's Telstra Premiership, the premier rugby league competition of Australasia... |
Tony Williams Tony Williams (rugby league) Tony Williams is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles of the National Rugby League... |
Cook Islands
Coach: David FairleighDavid Fairleigh
David Fairleigh is an Australian rugby league coach and former professional footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative forward, he played the majority of his club football in Australia for the North Sydney Bears, winning 1994's...
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Parramatta Eels
The Parramatta Eels are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta. The Parramatta District Rugby League Football Club was formed in 1947, with their First Grade side playing their first season in the New South Wales Rugby Football League...
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| Sydney Roosters Sydney Roosters The Sydney Roosters are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The club competes in the National Rugby League and is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Australian rugby league history, having won twelve New South Wales Rugby League... |
Anthony Gelling Anthony Gelling Anthony Gelling is a Cook Islands rugby league player who currently plays for the Auckland Vulcans in the New South Wales Cup. He plays in the second-row or at centre.-Playing career:He is a Howick Hornets junior.... , Sam Brunton |
| Penrith Panthers Penrith Panthers The Penrith Panthers are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership, the top rugby league football competition in Australasia. For the 2012 NRL season they will be coached by Ivan... |
Tinirau Arona Tinirau Arona Tinirau Arona is a Cook Islands rugby league player who currently plays for Sydney Roosters in the NRL and the Newtown Jets in the New South Wales Cup. He plays as a prop... , Geoff Daniela Geoff Daniela Geoff Daniela is a rugby league player who currently plays for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League . Daniela is a Cook Islands international.... |
| Shellharbour Dragons | Daniel Fepuleai Daniel Fepuleai Daniel Fepuleai is a professional rugby league footballer for the New Jersey Turnpike Titans in the USA Rugby League. He previously played with Sydney Roosters in Australasia's National Rugby League, and the St. George Illawarra Dragons. He plays primarily as a hooker... |
| Newcastle Knights Newcastle Knights The Newcastle Knights are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Newcastle, New South Wales. They compete in Australasia's premier rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership... |
Johnathon Ford Johnathon Ford Jonathan "Jono" Ford , also spelt as Johnathon Ford, is a rugby league footballer for the Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby League... , Keith Lulia Keith Lulia Keith Lulia is a professional rugby league player who currently plays for the Bradford Bulls in the English Super League. He previously played for the St... , Zane Tetavano |
| Newtown Jets Newtown Jets The Newtown Jets are an Australian rugby league football club based in Newtown, a suburb of Sydney's inner west. They currently compete in the NSWRL Premier League competition, having left the top grade after the 1983 NSWRFL season... |
Tere Glassie Tere Glassie -Playing career:Glassie learned his trade with South Sydney, playing 3 first grade games with the Rabbitohs before further stints with Balmain Tigers, Newtown Jets and Wests Magpies. He then moved to the United Kingdom and played for Oldham, Leigh, Castleford Tigers and the Dewsbury Rams... |
| Brisbane Broncos Brisbane Broncos The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the city of Brisbane, the capital of the state of Queensland. Founded in 1988, the Broncos play in Australasia's elite competition, the National Rugby League premiership. They have won six premierships and two... |
Alex Glenn Alex Glenn is a professional rugby league footballer who plays for Brisbane Broncos in the NRL.-Playing career:... |
| Melbourne Storm Melbourne Storm The Melbourne Storm are an Australian professional rugby league club based in the city of Melbourne. They are the first fully professional rugby league team based in the Australian rules football-dominated state of Victoria.... |
Fred Makimare Fred Makimare Fred Makimare is a rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League. His position is at prop or in the back row... |
| Bulldogs Canterbury Bulldogs The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Belmore, a suburb in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of Sydney. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership, as well as New South Wales Rugby League junior competitions... |
Joe Matapuku Joe Matapuku Joe Matapuku is a Cook Islands rugby league player for the Canterbury Bulldogs in the New South Wales Cup. He plays as a prop. He is a Cook Islands international.-External links:*... |
| North Sydney Bears North Sydney Bears The North Sydney Bears are an Australian rugby league football club based in North Sydney, New South Wales. They currently compete in the New South Wales Cup, having exited the National Rugby League following the 1999 NRL season after 92 years of top-grade competition. The Bears are based on... |
Vinnie Ngaro |
| Cook Islands Domestic | Leon Panapa, Brad Takairangi Brad Takairangi Brad Takairangi is a rugby league player for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the Toyota Cup... , John Viiga |
| Gold Coast Titans Gold Coast Titans Gold Coast Titans are an Australian professional rugby league football club, based in the Gold Coast, Queensland. The club competes in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership. It is the newest of the sixteen clubs in the league, having commenced its... |
Dominique Peyroux Dominique Peyroux Dominique Peyroux is a professional rugby league footballer currently dual-registered with the Tweed Heads Seagulls in the Queensland Cup via the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League and Toyota Cup competitions in Australasia. He primarily plays at centre but has been known to convert to... |
| Wests Tigers Wests Tigers The Wests Tigers are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Sydney's mid-western suburbs. They have competed in the National Rugby League since they were formed at the end of the 1999 season as a joint-venture club between the Balmain Tigers and the Western Suburbs... |
Manikura Tikinau Manikura Tikinau Monikura Tikinau is a Cook Islands rugby league player who currently plays for the Wests Tigers in the Toyota Cup. He plays on the wing.-Representative career:... |
| Eastern Suburbs Tigers | Ben Vaeau Ben Vaeau Ben Vaeau is a rugby league player who currently plays for Brisbane Easts in the Queensland Cup. His position of preference is at prop.-Playing career:Vaeau played for the Manukau Magpies in the 2002 Auckland Rugby League competition.... |
- Alex GlennAlex GlennAlex Glenn is a professional rugby league footballer who plays for Brisbane Broncos in the NRL.-Playing career:...
was originally named but withdrew after a groin injury required surgery.
Toa Samoa
Coach: Willie PochingWillie Poching
Willie Poching is a New Zealand professional rugby league football coach and former player. He is the current coach of Samoa national team and assistant coach of English Super League club Warrington Wolves...
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Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos is an English professional rugby league football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The club won the 2011 Super League and became the most successful club in the Super League era, beating St Helens 32-16 on 8th October 2011. Formed in 1890, Leeds competes in Europe's Super League...
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| New Zealand Warriors New Zealand Warriors The New Zealand Warriors are a professional rugby league football club based in Auckland, New Zealand. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership and are the League's only team from outside Australia... |
Patrick Ah Van Patrick Ah Van Patrick Ah Van is a professional rugby league player who currently plays in the Super League for the Bradford Bulls... |
| Cronulla Sharks Cronulla Sharks The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks are Australian professional Rugby league team based in Cronulla, in the Sutherland Shire, Southern Sydney, New South Wales... |
Jack Afamasaga Jack Afamasaga Jack Taualii Afamasaga is a New Zealand professional rugby league player of Samoan heritage, currently playing for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League competition. He also spent time playing with the Parramatta Eels, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and Cronulla Sharks, with stints in the... , Terrence Seu Seu Terrence Seu Seu Terence Seu Seu is an Australian professional Rugby league player for the Manly Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League competition... , Misi Taulapapa Misi Taulapapa Misi Taulapapa is a New Zealand rugby league player who currently plays for the Sheffield Eagles in the Co-operative Rugby League competition. He has previously played professionally in Australia and England... |
| Samoa Domestic | Paul Chan-Tung, Tanielu Pasene, Tangi Ropati Tangi Ropati Tangi Ropati is a Samoan rugby league player who currently plays for Widnes Vikings in England. He usually plays at Centre or Full Back.-Playing career:Ropati played for the Marist Richmond Brothers in the 2004 Bartercard Cup.... , Lepupa Taulagi |
| Wigan Warriors Wigan Warriors Wigan Warriors is an English rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club's first team squad competes in the engage Super League and the team are the current Challenge Cup holders as of the 27th August 2011.... |
Harrison Hansen Harrison Hansen Harrison Hansen is a rugby league player. He plays for Wigan as a second row forward.-Early life:Kiwi forward Harrison is the son of ex Salford and Swinton professional Shane Hansen and is a product of the Folly Lane ARLFC who play at the Blue Ribbon Field, Pendlebury... |
| Penrith Panthers Penrith Panthers The Penrith Panthers are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership, the top rugby league football competition in Australasia. For the 2012 NRL season they will be coached by Ivan... |
Masada Iosefa Masada Iosefa Masada Iosefa born 26 January 1988 in Samoa is a rugby league player for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League. His primary playing position is at hooker.He is the cousin of rising Newcastle Knights star, Peter Mata'utia.-Representative career:... , Joseph Paulo Joseph Paulo Joseph Paulo is a rugby league player for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League. Joseph Paulo's position of choice is as a second-row, and he can also lock the scrum. He can also be played in the position of five-eighth if required... |
| Leeds Rhinos Leeds Rhinos Leeds Rhinos is an English professional rugby league football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The club won the 2011 Super League and became the most successful club in the Super League era, beating St Helens 32-16 on 8th October 2011. Formed in 1890, Leeds competes in Europe's Super League... |
Kylie Leuluai Kylie Leuluai Kylie Leuluai is a professional rugby league footballer currently contracted to the Leeds Rhinos of Super League... |
| Salford City Reds Salford City Reds Salford City Reds are an English rugby league club based in Salford, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1873, they currently play in the Super League. They have won six Rugby Football League Championships and one Challenge Cup... |
Phillip Leuluai Phillip Leuluai Phillip Leuluai is a New Zealand rugby league player of Samoan heritage and descent who currently plays for the Salford City Reds in the Super League competition... |
| Newcastle Knights Newcastle Knights The Newcastle Knights are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Newcastle, New South Wales. They compete in Australasia's premier rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership... |
Peter Mata'utia, Mark Taufua Mark Taufua Mark Larry Taufua is an Australian professional rugby league player. He is of Samoan descent, and currently plays for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League. He previously played for the Newcastle Knights. He primarily plays at prop or at lock but he is also a proven second-rower... |
| St Helens RLFC | Francis Meli Francis Meli Francis Meli is a professional rugby league player who currently plays for St. Helens in the Super League competition. Meli has represented both New Zealand and Samoa in internationals. His usual position is on the wing.... , Tony Puletua Tony Puletua Anthony Puletua is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer for St. Helens in the European Super League. A New Zealand and Samoan international, Puletua previously played for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League competition... |
| St George Illawarra Dragons St George Illawarra Dragons The St George Illawarra Dragons is an Australian professional rugby league football club, representing the St. George and Illawarra regions. They have competed in the National Rugby League since 1999 as a joint venture between Sydney's historic St. George Dragons club and 1982 expansion club, the... |
Kyle Stanley Kyle Stanley (rugby league) Kyle Stanley , is a Samoan-Australian Rugby League player for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League.... |
| Eastern Suburbs Tigers | Albert Talipeau Albert Talipeau Albert Talipeau is a rugby league player for the Eastern Suburbs Tigers in the Queensland Cup competition. He plays as a hooker or halfback.-Playing career:... |
| Gold Coast Titans Gold Coast Titans Gold Coast Titans are an Australian professional rugby league football club, based in the Gold Coast, Queensland. The club competes in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership. It is the newest of the sixteen clubs in the league, having commenced its... |
Sam Tagataese Sam Tagataese Sam Tagataese is a rugby league player for the Cronulla Sharks.-Playing career:Tagataese attended St... |
Papua New Guinea Kumuls
Coach: Adrian LamAdrian Lam
Adrian Lam is an Australian rugby league football coach and former international player. He is the head coach of the under 20 St George Dragons squad National Rugby League team he signed with them in 2010 and will combine with coaching legend Wayne Bennett.He is a former Papua New Guinea rugby...
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Sydney Roosters
The Sydney Roosters are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The club competes in the National Rugby League and is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Australian rugby league history, having won twelve New South Wales Rugby League...
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| Gold Coast Titans Gold Coast Titans Gold Coast Titans are an Australian professional rugby league football club, based in the Gold Coast, Queensland. The club competes in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership. It is the newest of the sixteen clubs in the league, having commenced its... |
David Mead David Mead (rugby league) David Mead is a rugby league footballer for the Gold Coast Titans Toyota Cup team in Australia. Primarily a winger, Mead is considered one of the fastest players in the NRL. He plays on the wing. He is a Papua New Guinea international.Mead attended Kadina High School and Trinity Catholic College... |
| Wentworthville Magpies Wentworthville Magpies The Wentworthville Magpies, colloquially known as Wenty, are a Rugby league team based in the suburb of Wentworthville in Sydney's Western Suburbs. Founded in 1963, the club has competed in various Sydney district competitions and, since 2003, the semi-professional NSWRL Jim Beam Cup competition... |
Richard Kambo Richard Kambo Richard Kambo is a Papua New Guinea rugby league player for the Newtown Jets in the New South Wales Cup. He plays as a centre. He is a Papua New Guinea international.-External links:*... |
| Newtown Jets Newtown Jets The Newtown Jets are an Australian rugby league football club based in Newtown, a suburb of Sydney's inner west. They currently compete in the NSWRL Premier League competition, having left the top grade after the 1983 NSWRFL season... /Sydney Roosters Sydney Roosters The Sydney Roosters are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The club competes in the National Rugby League and is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Australian rugby league history, having won twelve New South Wales Rugby League... |
Tu’u Maori |
| Penrith Panthers Penrith Panthers The Penrith Panthers are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership, the top rugby league football competition in Australasia. For the 2012 NRL season they will be coached by Ivan... |
Keith Peters Keith Peters (rugby league) Keith Peters was an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Penrith Panthers of the NRL. He has also captained Papua New Guinea at international level.-Biography:... |
| Redcliffe Dolphins Redcliffe Dolphins The Redcliffe Dolphins are a rugby league team from the city of Redcliffe in Queensland, Australia. The Redcliffe Dolphins were founded in 1947, accepted into the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1960, and since 1996 have played in the Queensland Cup.... |
James Nightingale James Nightingale James Nightingale is a rugby league player who currently plays for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL. He has also played for the Papua New Guinea national rugby league team. His position of choice is at Loose Forward.... |
| Northern Pride Northern Pride RLFC The Northern Pride RLFC is a Queensland rugby league club founded in 2007. Based in Cairns, Queensland they compete in the Queensland Cup.-History:... |
Jay Aston Jay Aston (rugby league) Jay Aston is an rugby league footballer who represented Papua New Guinea at the 2008 World Cup. He plays professionally at club level with the Melbourne Storm, but has yet to make his first-grade football debut. Aston's favoured position is hooker, but he can also cover the second row... , Rod Griffin Rod Griffin Rodney Griffin is a rugby league player for the Northern Pride . He has played for the Papua New Guinea national rugby league team... |
| Crusaders | Jason Chan Jason Chan (rugby league) Jason Chan is a rugby league player for the Crusaders in the European Super League. At the international level, he has represented Papua New Guinea. He plays primarily as a second rower, but has filled in at centre and prop forward.-Early career:Chan played junior football for the Windsor Wolves... |
| Salford City Reds Salford City Reds Salford City Reds are an English rugby league club based in Salford, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1873, they currently play in the Super League. They have won six Rugby Football League Championships and one Challenge Cup... |
John Wilshere John Wilshere John Wilshere is a Papua New Guinean professional rugby league footballer who recently left Salford City Reds at the end of the 2009 season.-Playing career:He is a household name in Papua New Guinea, where rugby league is the national sport... |
| North Queensland Cowboys North Queensland Cowboys The North Queensland Cowboys are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Townsville, Queensland. They compete in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership... |
Tyson Martin |
| Melbourne Storm Melbourne Storm The Melbourne Storm are an Australian professional rugby league club based in the city of Melbourne. They are the first fully professional rugby league team based in the Australian rules football-dominated state of Victoria.... |
Joe Bond |
| Agmark Gurias | Dion Aiye Dion Aiye Dion Aiye is a Papua New Guinean rugby league player for the Agmark Rabaul Gurias. His position is at standoff or halfback. He played for the Kumuls in the 2010 Four Nations. He hails from the Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea and started playing while attending Mt Hagen Secondary... , Rodney Pora Rodney Pora Rodney Pora is a rugby league player for M & J Muruks in Papua New Guinea. He is an Papua New Guinea international.He has been named in the Papua New Guinea training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.... , George Moni George Moni George Moni is a rugby league player for M & J Muruks in Papua New Guinea. He is an Papua New Guinea international.He has been named in the Papua New Guinea training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.... |
| SBS Muruks | Jessie Joe Parker Jessie Joe Parker Jessie Joe Parker is a Papua New Guinean rugby league footballer, who was scheduled to sign for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, however he did not return to England in time for pre season training despite being granted extra leave and time to sort out a visa. However he did not sort it in time and was... , Anton Kui Anton Kui Anton Kui is a rugby league player for the Bingtangor Lahanis in Papua New Guinea. He is an Papua New Guinea international.-Career:Kui was named in the Papua New Guinea training squad, and later in the main squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. He was named as part of the Papua New Guinea... |
| Goroka Lahanis | Sigfred Gande Sigfred Gande Sigfred Gande is a Papua New Guinean rugby league player. His position is second row. He played for the Kumuls in the 2010 Four Nations.-References:* at RLFourNations.com... , Glen Nami Glen Nami Glen Nami is a Papua New Guinean rugby league player for the Goroka Lahanis. His position is at standoff. He played for the Kumuls in the 2010 Four Nations and scored a try against New Zealand.-References:* at RLFourNations.com... |
| Hunslet Hawks Hunslet Hawks Hunslet Hawks is a professional rugby league club based in Hunslet, West Yorkshire, England. The club, sometimes known as 'the Parksiders' after their former stadium, are currently champions of Championship One.-History:-Early years:... |
Charlie Wabo Charlie Wabo Charlie Wabo is a rugby league player for Hunslet Hawks in Championship One. He plays as a hooker. He is an Papua New Guinea international.Wabo is from the Okapa District of the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea.... |
| Sheffield Eagles Sheffield Eagles Sheffield Eagles RLFC are an English rugby league club based in the South Yorkshire city of Sheffield. They currently play in the Co-operative Championship. Their home games are played at Bramall Lane after leaving Don Valley Stadium in late 2009.... |
Menzie Yere Menzie Yere Menzie Yere is a rugby league player who currently plays for Sheffield Eagles in England. He is a Papua New Guinea international... |
Fiji Bati
Coach: Terry Gilogely| Club Team | Players |
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| Police Sharks | Osea Sadrau Osea Sadrau Osea Sadrau is a Fijian rugby league player for AS Carcassonne in the Elite One Championship. He is a Fijian international. He plays as a prop.-External links:*... , Jone Wesele Jone Wesele Jone Wesele is an international rugby league footballer, noted for playing for the Fiji national rugby league team. He plays his domestic rugby with the Police Sharks in his native Fiji but then moved back to his original club that he started off, having previously played for the Darlington Point,... |
| Lautoka Crushers | Iowane Divavesi Iowane Divavesi Iowane Divavesi is a rugby league player for the Terrigal Sharks He also plays for his country, the Fiji national rugby league team.He was a member of the Fiji squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. However, he missed the final two games of the tournament due to suspension.-References:... |
| Southern Districts Rebels | Puna Rasaubale |
| Cabramatta Two Blues | Donas Gock |
| Moore Park Brumbies | Hamilton Hughes |
| Wentworthville Magpies Wentworthville Magpies The Wentworthville Magpies, colloquially known as Wenty, are a Rugby league team based in the suburb of Wentworthville in Sydney's Western Suburbs. Founded in 1963, the club has competed in various Sydney district competitions and, since 2003, the semi-professional NSWRL Jim Beam Cup competition... |
Lepani Waqa |
| Nadera Panthers | Sevanaia Koroi, Sitiveni Ralogaivau, Asaeli Saravaki |
| Newtown Jets Newtown Jets The Newtown Jets are an Australian rugby league football club based in Newtown, a suburb of Sydney's inner west. They currently compete in the NSWRL Premier League competition, having left the top grade after the 1983 NSWRFL season... |
Ryan Millard Ryan Millard Ryan Millard is a Fijian rugby league player for the Wests Magpies in the New South Wales Cup. He plays as a five-eighth or full-back, and can also play as a centre or on the wing... |
| Newcastle Knights Newcastle Knights The Newcastle Knights are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Newcastle, New South Wales. They compete in Australasia's premier rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership... |
Wes Naiqama Wes Naiqama Wes Naiqama is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Newcastle Knights of the National Rugby League competition. Also the incumbent Fiji national team captain, his usual position is in the centres... , Kevin Naiqama Kevin Naiqama Kevin Naiqama is a rugby league footballer for the Newcastle Knights of the National Rugby League. He plays at wing, fullback and centre and gained selection for the Fiji national team in 2009. Kevin is the younger brother of Knights player Wes Naiqama.-Playing career:Born in Sutherland, New South... , Akuila Uate Akuila Uate Akuila Uate ' is a professional rugby league footballer for the Newcastle Knights of the National Rugby League... |
| New Zealand Warriors New Zealand Warriors The New Zealand Warriors are a professional rugby league football club based in Auckland, New Zealand. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership and are the League's only team from outside Australia... |
Meli Koliavu Meli Koliavu Meli Koliavu is a Fijian rugby league player who represented his country.-Playing career:Koliavu attended St. Patrick's College and represented the Wellington Orcas in the 2006 and 2007 Bartercard Cups.... |
| Leeds Rhinos Leeds Rhinos Leeds Rhinos is an English professional rugby league football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The club won the 2011 Super League and became the most successful club in the Super League era, beating St Helens 32-16 on 8th October 2011. Formed in 1890, Leeds competes in Europe's Super League... |
Mike Ratu Michael Ratu Michael Ratu is a professional rugby league player. His usual position is centre although he made his First Team debut on the wing as a substitute against Salford City Reds in August 2007.-Playing career:... |
| Coral Coast Cowboys | Jone Macilai Jone Macilai Jone Macilai is an international rugby league player who is notable for playing for the Fiji Bati in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup and the 2009 Pacific Cup. He plays now for the Coral Coast Cowboys after being with Fassifern RLFC.-References:... , Joe Ravueta, Alipate Tani Alipate Tani Alipate Tani Noilea is a rugby league player. He is a Fijian international and represented his country at the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. He was one of Fiji's stand-out players in the tournament and earned widespread praise for his performances from the stand-off position... , Kaliova Tani |