2009 Pacific Cup
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Script error: No such module "Infobox". 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 Template:Rlnt, Template:Rlnt, Template:Rlnt, Template:Rlnt, Template:Rlnt.[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]
Matches
Qualifying
17 October 2009
19:30 |
| Cook Islands File:Flag of the Cook Islands.svg | 22–20 | File:Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Makimare (2), Fepuleai, Ngaro Goals: Takairangi (3) |
Report |
Tries: Ah Van (2), Hansen, Taulapapa Goals: Mata'utia (2) |
Semifinals
24 October 2009
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| Cook Islands File:Flag of the Cook Islands.svg | 24–22 | File:Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Fepuleai (2), Peyroux (2), Ngaro Goals: Fepuleai (2) |
Report |
Tries: Uate (2), Ratu, Waqa Goals: W. Naiqama (3) |
25 October 2009
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| Papua New Guinea File:Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg | 44–14 | File:Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Mead (2), Yere (2), Chan, Kui, Parker, Wabo Goals: Wilshere (6) |
Report |
Tries: Tongia (2), Vea Goals: Paea |
Third place Playoff
31 October 2009
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| Fiji File:Flag of Fiji.svg | 26–16 | File:Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Ravueta (2), Uate (2), Divavesi Goals: W. Naiqama (3) |
Report |
Tries: Faʻaoso (2), Taufaʻao Goals: Maile, Paea |
Final
1 November 2009
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| Papua New Guinea File:Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg | 42–14 | File:Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Cook Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Mead (3), Kambo, Yere, Kui Goals: Wilshere (5) |
Report |
Tries: Fepuleai, Lulia, Peyroux Goals: Taia |
Telecast Details
The Pacific Cup was shown in the UK, Australia, and throughout the Pacific.[3]
- In Australia all matches were broadcast by NRL.com while the Nine Network showed a one-hour highlight package each weekend.
- In Britain matches were broadcast on BSkyB.
- FM100 radio broadcast to Papua New Guinea and the Pacific.
- In Papua New Guinea EM TV broadcast terrestrially to more than half of the population.
- Fiji TV 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.
Squads
Mate Ma'a Tonga
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: Rohan Smith[5][6]
Cook Islands
Coach: David Fairleigh (Parramatta Eels)[7]
- Alex Glenn was originally named but withdrew after a groin injury required surgery.[8]
Toa Samoa
Coach: Willie Poching (Leeds Rhinos)[9]
Papua New Guinea Kumuls
Coach: Adrian Lam (Sydney Roosters)[10][11]
Fiji Bati
Coach: Terry Gilogely[11][12]
References
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- ↑ SP Brewery to sponsor Pacific Cup Script error: No such module "webarchive"., NRL.com
- ↑ a b c d e f g Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Catch the Pacific Cup live on NRL.com Script error: No such module "webarchive". NRL.com, 14 October 2009
- ↑ Kiwis withstand Tongan onslaught TVNZ, 14 October 2009
- ↑ Mateo to headline Tonga's act in Test Script error: No such module "webarchive". NRL.com, 8 October 2009
- ↑ Mateo to lead Tonga into Pacific Cup Script error: No such module "webarchive". NRL.com, 13 October 2009
- ↑ Roosters gain international stripes Script error: No such module "webarchive". sydneyroosters.com.au, 7 October 2009
- ↑ Glenn out of Cook Islands squad Script error: No such module "webarchive". NRL.com, 15 October 2009
- ↑ Poching names strong Samoan squad Script error: No such module "webarchive". therhinos.co.uk, 6 October 2009
- ↑ Kumuls named The National, 12 October 2009
- ↑ a b PNG and Fiji finalise squads for Pacific Cup Script error: No such module "webarchive". NRL.com, 19 October 2009
- ↑ 2009 Pacific Cup: Squads Script error: No such module "webarchive". NRL.com, 10 October 2009
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