2006 Pacific Cup

Squads

Tonga, Cook Islands, New Zealand Māori and Tokelau squads comprised players mainly involved in New Zealand’s domestic Bartercard Cup and lower grades.

The New Zealand Māori side was coached by Dean Clark and included Paul Atkins, Willie Heta, Darren Kingi, Jared Trott, Matt Wanoa and Steve Skinnon.{{cite book | author-link =

Tongan squad included Taniela Moa, Joel Taufa'ao, Enele Taufa, Kosilio Tonga'uiha, Makasini Richter, Ukuma Ta’ai, Willie Wolfgramm and Kimi Uasi.

The Cook Islands included Sam Mataora.

Tokelau replaced New Caledonia who pulled out a week before the tournament.

The Fijian squad was a mix of local and overseas based players . While the majority of players were converts from rugby union the team also included Alipate Tani and Semisi Tora.

Toa Samoa was the only team at the tournament to comprise entirely of indigenous local players. The intention of the Samoan Rugby League was to develop and expose local players with an eye to the 2008 World Cup qualifiers later in the year.

Results

Pool A

bg = #eeeeee | date = 23 February 2006 | time = 1800 NZDT | team1 = | score = 64 - 0 | report = points1 = Try: M. Richter, S. Fotu, T. Moa, U. Uasi, P. Filimoehala (2), L. Faamara (2), L. Moala (3) Goal: J. Taufaao (9)| points2 = | stadium = Ericsson Stadium No.2, Auckland| attendance = 2000| referee= bg = #eeeeee | date = 26 February 2006 | time = 1430 NZDT | team1 = | score = 42 - 14 | report = points1 = Try: U. Uasi, M Richter (2), T. Moa (5) Goal: J. Taufa'ao (5) | points2 = Try: M. Wanoa, J. Limmer, D. Were Goal: J. Trott (1)| stadium = Waitemata Stadium, Henderson| attendance = 2000| referee= | manofmatch= Aloisio Malangi (Tonga) | bg = #eeeeee | date = 2 March 2006 | time = 1800 NZDT | team1 = | score = 64 - 4 | report = points1 = Try: D. Laulu, W. Heta, J. Trott, S. Skinnon, H. Raihe, S. Kuru, P. Atkins (2) S. Hunter (2), J. Paikea (2) Goal: W. Heta (1), J. Trott (3), C. Motu (5)| points2 = Try: S. Manu| stadium = Ericsson Stadium No.2, Auckland| attendance = 2000| referee=

Pool B

bg = #eeeeee | date = 23 February 2006 | time = 1930 NZDT | team1 = | score = 26 - 4 | report = points1 = Try: M. Bainivalu, A. Saravaki, E. Naioko, A. Masikerei (2) Goal: A. Tani (3)| points2 = Try: S. Iosefo| stadium = Ericsson Stadium No.2, Auckland| attendance = 2000| referee= bg = #eeeeee | date = 26 February 2006 | time = 1300 NZDT | team1 = | score = 40 - 16 | report = points1 = Try: M Koronui, S. Tora, S. Koronamara, A. Tani, A. Saravaki, C. Clarke, V. Baleilomaloma Goal: A. Tani (6) | points2 = Try: J. Burgess, W. Vaeau, R. Enoka, T. Taia Goal: W. Vaeau| stadium = Waitemata Stadium, Henderson| attendance = 2000| referee= | manofmatch= Asaeli Saravaki (Fiji) | bg = #eeeeee | date = 2 March 2006 | time = 1930 NZDT | team1 = | score = 44 - 0 | report = points1 = Try: N. Nga'a, J. Burgess, J. Tou, T. Raela, P. Russell (2), J. Taurarii (2), S. Mataora (2) Goal: S. Mataora (1), W. Vaeau (1)| points2 = | stadium = Ericsson Stadium No.2, Auckland| attendance = 2000| referee=

Playoffs

Fifth place play-off

bg = #eeeeee | date = 5 March 2006 | time = 1200 NZDT | team1 = | score = 34 - 28 | report = points1 = **Try:**P. Siaosi, J. Siaosi, A. Siagigi (2), J. Mataafa (2) Goal: A. Faafoi (5)| points2 = Try: I. Ioapo, F. Tavesi, G. Stowers, U. Saifoloi (2)Goal: T. Mataafa (3)| stadium = Waitemata Stadium, Henderson|attendance = 2000| referee= | manofmatch= Aukuso Faafoi (Tokelau) |

Third place play-off

bg = #eeeeee | date = 5 March 2006 | time = 1330 NZDT | team1 = | score = 40 - 14 | report = points1 = Try: P. Atkins, D. Trott, D. Laulu, M. Wanoa (2), J. Limmer (2) Goal: J. Trott (3), C. Motu (3)| points2 = Try: W. Vaeau, R. Enoka, J Burgess Goal: S. Mataora (1)| stadium = Waitemata Stadium, Henderson|attendance = 2000| referee= | manofmatch= Steve Skinnon (Māori) |

Final

bg = #eeeeee | date = 5 March 2006 | time = 1500 NZDT | team1 = | score = 22 - 4 | report = points1 = Try: T. Moa, E. Uasi, K. Fifita, W. Wolfgram
Goal: J. Taufaao (3)| points2 = Try: A. Masikerei |stadium = Waitemata Stadium, Henderson|attendance = 2000| referee= | manofmatch= Willie Wolfgramm (Tonga) |

References

References

1. [http://tnrl.piczo.com/?cr=5 Pacific Cup] ''Tongan National Rugby League''
2. [http://www.eventpolynesia.com/events/tokelau/NZ3_page_pacificcup06.htm Pacific Cup 2006 - Rugby League Alive And Well] ''eventpolynesia.com''
3. [http://www.rugbyleagueinternationalscores.com/index.php/results/int2006/ 2006 International Rugby League Results & Tables] ''Rugby League International Scores''
4. "Rugby League International Federation - New Zealand Rugby League 2006 Pacific Cup".