2023 Rugby League Test squads, fixtures: How the teams will line up for Pacific Championships, England vs Tonga series

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The rugby league season will run into November with a slate of Tests featuring teams in the Pacific Championships as well as Tonga’s historic tour of England.

The Pacific Championships will stage men’s and women’s matches in Townsville, Melbourne, Port Moresby, Hamilton and Auckland.

Men’s draw

all times AEDT

Australia vs Samoa: Saturday, October 14, QCB Stadium, Townsville at 8.10pm

PNG vs Cook Islands: Sunday, October 15, National Football Stadium, Port Moresby, at 4pm

New Zealand vs Samoa: Saturday, October 21, Eden Park, Auckland at 4pm

Fiji vs Cook Islands: Sunday, October 22, National Football Stadium, Port Moresby, at 4pm

England vs Tonga: Monday, October 23, Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens, at 12.30am

Australia vs New Zealand: Saturday, October 28, AAMI Park, Melbourne at 8.10pm

England vs Tonga: Sunday, October 29, Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens, at 12.30am

PNG vs Fiji: Sunday, October 29, National Football Stadium, Port Moresby, at 4pm

Pacific Championships final: Saturday, November 4, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton at 3pm

England vs Tonga: Sunday, November 5, Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens, at 12.30am

Pacific Bowl final: Sunday, November 5, National Football Stadium, Port Moresby, at 4pm

LEEDS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: James Tedesco of Australia looks to break past Isaiah Papalii of New Zealand during the Rugby League World Cup Semi-Final match between Australia and New Zealand at Elland Road on November 11, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images for RLWC)

(Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images for RLWC)

Men’s squads

Australia

Patrick Carrigan (Brisbane Broncos), Daly Cherry-Evans (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Selwyn Cobbo (Brisbane Broncos), Lindsay Collins (Sydney Roosters), Reuben Cotter (North Queensland Cowboys), Dylan Edwards (Penrith Panthers), Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (Gold Coast Titans), Thomas Flegler (Brisbane Broncos), Harry Grant (Melbourne Storm), Payne Haas (Brisbane Broncos), Valentine Holmes (North Queensland Cowboys), Ben Hunt (St George Illawarra Dragons), Nicho Hynes (Cronulla Sharks), Liam Martin (Penrith Panthers), Cameron Munster (Melbourne Storm), Cameron Murray (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Kotoni Staggs (Brisbane Broncos), Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (Dolphins), James Tedesco, capt. (Sydney Roosters), Jake Trbojevic (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers).

Cook Islands

To be announced

England

To be announced

Fiji

Waqa Blake (Parramatta Eels), Jahream Bula (Wests Tigers), Kurt Donoghoe (Dolphins), Kitione Kautoga (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Tui Kamikamica, capt. (Melbourne Storm), Sirilo Lovokuro (Kaiviti Silktails), Taane Milne (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Noah Nailagoliva (Newcastle Knights), Caleb Navale (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles), Jason Qareqare (Castleford Tigers), Mikaele Ravalawa (St George Illawarra Dragons), Mesake Ravonu (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Apisalome Saukuru (Wests Tigers), Maika Sivo (Parramatta Eels), Peni Tagituimua (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Sunia Turuva (Penrith Panthers), King Vuniyayawa (Salford Red Devils), Brandon Wakeham (Wests Tigers), Watisoni Waqanisaravi (Kaiviti Silktails), Gordon Whippy (Ipswich Jets).

New Zealand

Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Melbourne Storm), Dylan Brown (Parramatta Eels), Fa’amanu Brown (Newcastle Knights), James Fisher-Harris (Penrith Panthers), Kieran Foran (Gold Coast Titans), Wiremu Greig (Parramatta Eels), Jahrome Hughes (Melbourne Storm), Jamayne Isaako (Dolphins), Keano Kini (Gold Coast Titans), Moses Leota (Penrith Panthers), Danny Levi (Canberra Raiders), Joseph Manu (Sydney Roosters), Ronaldo Mulitalo (Cronulla Sharks), Griffin Neame (North Queensland Cowboys), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Warriors), Briton Nikora (Cronulla Sharks), Isaiah Papali’i (Wests Tigers), Joseph Tapine (Canberra Raiders), Leo Thompson (Newcastle Knights), Matthew Timoko (Canberra Raiders), Naufahu Whyte (Sydney Roosters).

HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Joseph Manu of New Zealand looks on during Rugby League World Cup Quarter Final match between New Zealand and Fiji at MKM Stadium on November 05, 2022 in Hull, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

(Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Papua New Guinea

Alex Johnston (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Benji Kot (PNG Hunters), Dan Russell (St. George Illawarra Dragons), Edwin Ipape (Leigh Leopards), Epel Kapinias (PNG Hunters), Jack de Belin (St George Illawarra Dragons), Jacob Alick (Gold Coast Titans), Judah Rimbu (PNG Hunters), Junior Rop (PNG Hunters), Justin Olam (Melbourne Storm), Kyle Laybutt (Townsville Blackhawks), Lachlan Lam (Leigh Leopards), Liam Horne (Castleford Tigers), Nene Macdonald (Leeds Rhinos), Nixon Putt (Castleford Tigers), Rhyse Martin (Leeds Rhinos), Robert Derby (North Queensland Cowboys), Rodrick Tai (PNG Hunters), Valentine Richard (Central Qld Capras), Wellington Albert (London Broncos), Zac Laybutt (North Queensland Cowboys).

Samoa

Jesse Arthars (Brisbane Broncos), Daejarn Asi (Parramatta Eels), Gordon Chan Kum Tong (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Stephen Crichton (Penrith Panthers), Sualauvi Faalogo (Melbourne Storm), Royce Hunt (Cronulla Sharks), Luciana Leilua (North Queensland Cowboys), Connelly Lemuelu (Dolphins), Spencer Leniu (Penrith Panthers), Heilum Luki (North Queensland Cowboys), Grey Marzhew (Newcastle Knights), Justin Matamua (Wests Tigers), Terrell May (Sydney Roosters), Karl Oloapu (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Keenan Palasia (Brisbane Broncos), Junior Paulo (Parramatta Eels), Izack Tago (Penrith Panthers), Murray Taulagi (North Queensland Cowboys), Young Tonumaipea (Melbourne Storm), Brian To’o (Penrith Panthers), Stefano Utoikamanu (Wests Tigers).

Tonga

Latu Fainu – Manly Sea Eagles, Addin Fonua-Blake – NZ Warriors, Moeaki Fotuaika – Gold Coast Titans, Tyson Frizell – Newcastle Knights, Siliva Havili – South Sydney Rabbitohs, Will Hopoate – St Helens, Konrad Hurrell – St Helens, Isaiya Katoa – Dolphins, Eliesa Katoa – Melbourne Storm, Felise Kaufusi – Dolphins, Keaon Koloamatangi – South Sydney, Tolu Koula – Manly Sea Eagles, Tuimoala Lolohea – Huddersfield Giants, Haumole Olakau’atu – Manly Sea Eagles, Will Penisini – Parramatta Eels, Hame Sele – South Sydney Rabbitohs, Moses Suli – St George Illawarra Dragons, Tevita Tatola – South Sydney Rabbitohs, Dion Teaupa – South Sydney Rabbitohs, Starford Toa – Wests Tigers, Daniel Tupou – Sydney Roosters, Siua Wong – Sydney Roosters.

Women’s draw

all times AEDT

Australia vs NZ: Saturday, October 14, QCB Stadium, Townsville at 6pm

Samoa vs Fiji: Sunday, October 15, National Football Stadium, Port Moresby, at 1.45pm

New Zealand vs Tonga: Saturday, October 21, Eden Park, Auckland at 1.45pm

PNG vs Cook Islands: Sunday, October 22, National Football Stadium, Port Moresby, at 1.45pm

Australia vs New Zealand: Saturday, October 28, AAMI Park, Melbourne at 4pm

Women’s squads

Australia

Tarryn Aiken (Sydney Roosters), Kezie Apps (Wests Tigers), Shaylee Bent (Gold Coast Titans), Ali Brigginshaw (Brisbane Broncos), Lauren Brown (Gold Coast Titans), Jaime Chapman (Gold Coast Titans), Kennedy Cherrington (Parramatta Eels), Yasmin Clydsdale (Newcastle Knights), Keeley Davis (Sydney Roosters), Jess Elliston (Gold Coast Titans), Caitlan Johnston (Newcastle Knights), Isabelle Kelly (Sydney Roosters), Olivia Kernick (Sydney Roosters), Emma Manzelmann (North Queensland Cowboys), Shannon Mato (Gold Coast Titans), Evania Pelite (Gold Coast Titans), Julia Robinson (Brisbane Broncos), Jessica Sergis (Sydney Roosters), Simaima Taufa (Canberra Raiders), Emma Tonegato (Cronulla Sharks), Tamika Upton (Newcastle Knights).

Cook Islands

Ngatokotoru Arakua, Kaiyah Atai, Rangi Aukino, Chantelle Holloway-Samuels, Jodeci Joseph, Annemarie Kiria-Ratu, Chantay Kiria-Ratu, Lavinia Kitai, Tiana Kore, Chelsea Makira, Kerehitina Matua, Paulina Morris-Ponga, Ariel Ngatokorua, Mahinaarangi Rewi, Anneka Stephens, Kiana Sword-Tua, Kiana Takairangi, Crystal Tamarua, Jazmon Tupou-Witchman, Lydia Turua-Quedley, Alesha Willcox

Fiji

Ana Raduva, Anastasia Shum, Cassie Staples, Ema Rainima, Josephine Maejiirs, capt., Patricia Raikadroka, Sienna Laing, Siniva SaAnga, Talei Holmes, Teaghan Lai, Sereana Naitokatoka, Aliti Namoce, Mere Kilawekana, Grace Waqa, Adi Sokula Waqa, Asena Rokomarama, Vitalina Naikore, Merewalesi Rokouono, Salote Sukakinamena, Asenaca Diranuve

New Zealand

Abigail Roache (Newcastle Knights), Amelia Pasikala (Sydney Roosters), Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (St George Illawarra Dragons), Annessa Biddle (Cronulla Sharks), Apii Nicholls  (Canberra Raiders), Ashleigh Quinlan (Canberra Raiders), Brooke Anderson (Cronulla Sharks), Capri Paekau (Parramatta Eels), Cheyelle Robins-Reti (Canberra Raiders), Georgia Hale (Gold Coast Titans), Jasmine Fogavini (Brisbane Broncos), Laishon Albert Jones (Newcastle Knights), Leianne Tufuga (Wests Tigers), Mele Hufanga (Brisbane Broncos), Mya Hill-Moana (Sydney Roosters), Najvada George (Wests Tigers), Otesa Pule (Sydney Roosters), Raecene McGregor (St George Illawarra Dragons), Shanice Parker (Newcastle Knights), Tiana Davison (Newcastle Knights), Tyla Nathan-Wong (St George Illawarra Dragons)

Papua New Guinea

Almah Johnson, Belinda Gwasumun, Bertshiba Awoi, Elsie Albert, Emily Veivers, Essay Banu, Freda Waula, Gloria Kaupa, Jessikah Reeves, Lancy Ulkambane, La-Toniya Norris-Addo, Leila Kerowa, Lyiannah Allen, Meli Joe, Roswita Kapo, Sareka Mooka, Sera Koroi, Shellie Long, Sillah Rumints, Ua Ravu, Yolanda Taute.

Samoa

Niall Williams-Guthrie (Gold Coast Titans), Christian Pio (Wests Tigers), Annetta Nu’uausala (Brisbane Broncos), Onjeurlina Hunt (Auckland Vulcans), Makayla Eli (Auckland Vulcans), Taylor Mapusua (St George Dragons), Destiny Mino-Sinipati (Gold Coast Titans), Lindsay Tui (Parramatta Eels), Petesa Lio (Canberra Raiders), Pauline Piliae-Rasabale (Wests Tigers), Sienna Lofipo (Gold Coast Titans), Destiny Brill (Brisbane Broncos), Pihuka Berryman-Duff (Parramatta Eels), Fiona Jahnke (Cronulla Sharks), Jetaya Faifua (North Queensland Cowboys), Janelle Williams (Canberra Raiders), Tamerah Leati (Newcastle Knights), Tafao Asaua (Manly Sea Eagles), Malaela Sua (Gold Coast Titans), Anasis Afia (Apia, Samoa), Avery-Rose Carmont (Auckland Vulcans).

Tonga

Tegan Dymock (Cronulla Sharks), Sarah Filimoeatu (Auckland Vulcans), Vanessa Foliaki (Cronulla Sharks), Jade Fonua (Parramatta Eels), Litia Fusi (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Fatafehi Hanisi (Cronulla Sharks), Haylee Hifo (Mounties), Kalosipani Hopoate (Sydney Roosters), Amelia Mafi (Parramatta Eels), Shirley Mailangi (North Sydney Bears), Shannon Muru (Parramatta Eels), Natasha Penitani (Cronulla Sharks), Tiana Penitani (Cronulla Sharks), Dannii Perese (Gold Coast Titans), China Polata (North Queensland Cowboys), Monica Samita (Akarana Falcons), Lavinia Tauhalaliku (Auckland City), Cassey Tohi-Hiku (Parramatta Eels), Folau Vaki (Wests Tigers), Langi Veainu (Chiefs Manawa).

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