Pacific Championships

Samoa women's rugby league team head coach Jamie Soward says: "The dream of Fetu Samoa lifting a World Cup trophy is certainly real."

The Tonga XIII co-captain said they are all set to once again play for their fans and families in the Pacific Championships Cup final.

Kristian Woolf is confident the Tongans can live up to the standard required against the Australian Kangaroos in the Pacific Championships Cup final.

Australia, Tonga, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Samoa are all in action on Sunday.

Isaiya Katoa fielded a goal from 30 metres out with four minutes to go to give Tonga XIII a 25-24 win in the deciding Pacific Cup championship game.

Samoan fans, among the 2000-odd crowd celebrated as the 2024 women's Pacific Bowls final came to an end.

Pacific Cup rugby action in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea this weekend will determine future standings of Pasifika teams involved.

The Samoan national women's side has its sights set on qualifying for the Women's Rugby League World Cup.

There is a silent breeze of confidence flowing through the Tonga XIII rugby league team camp.