2009 Pacific Cup


The 2009 Pacific Cup, known as the 2009 SP Brewery Pacific Cup due to sponsorship, was a rugby league competition held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The competing teams were the Cook Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga.
Tonga, Fiji and PNG had their places in the draw confirmed initially, 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.
The four Pacific Cup matches were played at Lloyd Robson Oval on 24–25 October and 31 October. The Pacific Cup final was played on 1 November 2009 between Papua New Guinea and the Cook Islands. 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.

Matches

Qualifying

Semifinals

Third place Playoff

Final

Telecast Details

The Pacific Cup was shown in the UK, Australia, and throughout the Pacific.

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.
Club TeamPlayers
BulldogsPaki Afu
Penrith PanthersAndrew Emelio
Newcastle KnightsRichard Fa'aoso, Sione Tovo
Canberra RaidersSam Huihahau
Papakura Sea EaglesToshio Laiseni
Wakefield Trinity WildcatsTevita Leo-Latu
HullEpalahame Lauaki, Sam Moa, Willie Manu
New Zealand WarriorsSiuatonga Likiliki, Ukuma Ta'ai
Melbourne StormPita Maile
Parramatta EelsFeleti Mateo, Etuate Uaisele, Eliakim Uasi
Cronulla SharksEddie Paea, Atelea Vea, Siosia Vave, Inoke Tapa'atoutai
South Australian RugbyJoel Taufa'ao
Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesTony Williams, Junior Palau

Cook Islands

Coach: David Fairleigh
Club TeamPlayers
Sydney RoostersAnthony Gelling, Sam Brunton
Penrith PanthersTinirau Arona, Geoff Daniela
Shellharbour DragonsDaniel Fepuleai
Newcastle KnightsJohnathon Ford, Keith Lulia, Zane Tetavano
Newtown JetsTere Glassie
Brisbane BroncosAlex Glenn
Melbourne StormFred Makimare
BulldogsJoe Matapuku
North Sydney BearsVinnie Ngaro
Cook Islands DomesticLeon Panapa, Brad Takairangi, John Viiga
Gold Coast TitansDominique Peyroux
Wests TigersManikura Tikinau
Eastern Suburbs TigersBen Vaeau

Coach: Willie Poching
Club TeamPlayers
New Zealand WarriorsPatrick Ah Van
Cronulla SharksJack Afamasaga, Terrence Seu Seu, Misi Taulapapa
Samoa DomesticPaul Chan-Tung, Tanielu Pasene, Tangi Ropati, Lepupa Taulagi
Wigan WarriorsHarrison Hansen
Penrith PanthersMasada Iosefa, Joseph Paulo
Leeds RhinosKylie Leuluai
Salford City RedsPhillip Leuluai
Newcastle KnightsPeter Mata'utia, Mark Taufua
St Helens R.F.C.Francis Meli, Tony Puletua
St George Illawarra DragonsKyle Stanley
Eastern Suburbs TigersAlbert Talipeau
Gold Coast TitansSam Tagataese

Papua New Guinea Kumuls

Coach: Adrian Lam
Club TeamPlayers
Gold Coast TitansDavid Mead
Wentworthville MagpiesRichard Kambo
Newtown Jets/Sydney RoostersTu’u Maori
Penrith PanthersKeith Peters
Redcliffe DolphinsJames Nightingale
Northern PrideJay Aston, Rod Griffin
CrusadersJason Chan
Salford City RedsJohn Wilshere
North Queensland CowboysTyson Martin
Melbourne StormJoe Bond
Agmark GuriasDion Aiye, Rodney Pora, George Moni
SBS MuruksJessie Joe Parker, Anton Kui
Bintangor LahanisSigfred Gande, Glen Nami
Hunslet HawksCharlie Wabo
Sheffield EaglesMenzie Yere

Fiji Bati

Coach: Terry Gilogely
Club TeamPlayers
Police SharksOsea Sadrau, Jone Wesele
Lautoka CrushersIowane Divavesi
Southern Districts RebelsPuna Rasaubale
Cabramatta Two BluesDonas Gock
Moore Park BrumbiesHamilton Hughes
Wentworthville MagpiesLepani Waqa
Nadera PanthersSevanaia Koroi, Sitiveni Ralogaivau, Asaeli Saravaki
Newtown JetsRyan Millard
Newcastle KnightsWes Naiqama, Kevin Naiqama, Akuila Uate
New Zealand WarriorsMeli Koliavu
Leeds RhinosMike Ratu
Coral Coast CowboysJone Macilai, Joe Ravueta, Alipate Tani, Kaliova Tani