2009 | Pacific Cup|
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Number of teams | 5 |
Host country | Papua New Guinea |
Winner | Papua New Guinea |
Matches played | 5 |
Attendance | 29,494 (5,899 per match) |
Points scored | 156 (31.2 per match) |
Tries scored | 28 (5.6 per match) |
Top scorer | John Wilshere (22) |
Top try scorer | David Mead (5) |
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The 2009 Pacific Cup, known as the 2009 SP Brewery Pacific Cup due to sponsorship,[1] was a rugby league competition held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.[2] The competing teams were the Cook Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga.[2]
Tonga, Fiji and PNG had their places in the draw confirmed initially,[2] with the Cook Islands defeating Samoa in a Pacific Cup qualifier in Cairns on 17 October 2009 to decide which team took the final place in the tournament.[2]
The four Pacific Cup matches were played at Lloyd Robson Oval on 24–25 October and 31 October.[2] The Pacific Cup final was played on 1 November 2009 between Papua New Guinea and the Cook Islands.[2] By winning the 2009 Pacific Cup, Papua New Guinea won the right to compete in the 2010 Four Nations tournament.
Brian Canavan was appointed as tournament director by the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF).[2]
17 October 2009
19:30 |
Cook Islands | 22–20 | Samoa |
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Tries: Makimare (2), Fepuleai, Ngaro Goals: Takairangi (3) |
Report |
Tries: Ah Van (2), Hansen, Taulapapa Goals: Mata'utia (2) |
24 October 2009
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Cook Islands | 24–22 | Fiji |
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Tries: Fepuleai (2), Peyroux (2), Ngaro Goals: Fepuleai (2) |
Report |
Tries: Uate (2), Ratu, Waqa Goals: W. Naiqama (3) |
25 October 2009
|
Papua New Guinea | 44–14 | Tonga |
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Tries: Mead (2), Yere (2), Chan, Kui, Parker, Wabo Goals: Wilshere (6) |
Report |
Tries: Tongia (2), Vea Goals: Paea |
31 October 2009
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Fiji | 26–16 | Tonga |
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Tries: Ravueta (2), Uate (2), Divavesi Goals: W. Naiqama (3) |
Report |
Tries: Faʻaoso (2), Taufaʻao Goals: Maile, Paea |
1 November 2009
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Papua New Guinea | 42–14 | Cook Islands |
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Tries: Mead (3), Kambo, Yere, Kui Goals: Wilshere (5) |
Report |
Tries: Fepuleai, Lulia, Peyroux Goals: Taia |
The Pacific Cup was shown in the UK, Australia, and throughout the Pacific.[3]
Tonga played a Pacific Cup warm up match against New Zealand. New Zealand defeated Tonga 40–24 in what was a strong performance by the Tongans as they prepared for their Pacific Cup opener against Papua New Guinea.[4]
Coach: David Fairleigh (Parramatta Eels)[7]
Coach: Willie Poching (Leeds Rhinos)[9]
Club Team | Players |
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New Zealand Warriors | Patrick Ah Van |
Cronulla Sharks | Jack Afamasaga, Terrence Seu Seu, Misi Taulapapa |
Samoa Domestic | Paul Chan Tung, Tanielu Pasene, Lepupa Taulagi |
Wigan Warriors | Harrison Hansen |
Penrith Panthers | Masada Iosefa, Joseph Paulo |
Leeds Rhinos | Kylie Leuluai |
Salford City Reds | Phillip Leuluai |
Newcastle Knights | Peter Mata'utia, Mark Taufua |
St Helens R.F.C. | Francis Meli, Tony Puletua |
St George Illawarra Dragons | Kyle Stanley |
Eastern Suburbs Tigers | Albert Talipeau |
Gold Coast Titans | Sam Tagataese |
Sheffield Eagles | Tangi Ropati |
Coach: Adrian Lam (Sydney Roosters)[10][11]
Club Team | Players |
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Police Sharks | Osea Sadrau, Jone Wesele |
Lautoka Crushers | Iowane Divavesi |
Southern Districts Rebels | Puna Rasaubale |
Cabramatta Two Blues | Donas Gock |
Moore Park Brumbies | Hamilton Hughes |
Wentworthville Magpies | Lepani Waqa |
Nadera Panthers | Sevanaia Koroi, Sitiveni Ralogaivau, Asaeli Saravaki |
Newtown Jets | Ryan Millard |
Newcastle Knights | Wes Naiqama, Kevin Naiqama, Akuila Uate |
New Zealand Warriors | Meli Koliavu |
Leeds Rhinos | Mike Ratu |
Coral Coast Cowboys | Jone Macilai, Joe Ravueta, Alipate Tani, Kaliova Tani |