New Zealand takes down Tonga, PNG beats Fiji, and Samoa runs over Cook Islands in Pacific Tests

Rugby league fans have seen three Tests showcasing the talent that will be on show at this year's World Cup in October and November. New Zealand beat Tonga 26-6 in Auckland, Samoa beat Cook Islands 42-12 in Campbelltown and Papua New Guinea beat Fiji 24-14 in Sydney.

Kiwis dominated Tonga 26-6 in rugby league at Mt Smart Stadium. It was the first time rugby League was played there since 2019. The atmosphere was electric after the Kiwi Ferns' 50-12 victory over Tongan women's team. The usual tenants the Warriors are in Australia. PNG beat Fiji, Samoa beat Cook Islands and Tongans beat Samoa. New Zealand takes down Tong, PNG beats Fiji and Samoa beats Samoa in Pacific Tests. They are the only teams to have played rugby in the last 10 years.

Papua New Guinea beat Fiji 24-14 in Pacific Test. Fiji's Sunia Turuva scored two tries and ran for 250 metres. PNG's Justin Olam, David Mead and Lachlan Lam scored tries. New Zealand beat Tonga, PNG beat Fijian, Samoa beat Cook Islands. New Zealander won. Samoa won over Tongan. The match was played in Auckland. It was the first Pacific test of the Rugby League World Cup. Papua New Guineans are expected to win the tournament.

Samoa beat Cook Islands 42-12 in Pacific Test. David Nofoaluma scored four tries for Samoa. Izack Tago, Taylan May and Josh Schuster scored tries. Josh Aloiai injured himself in the tackle Reubenn Rennie. He is unlikely to play in Manly's game against Melbourne on Thursday. New Zealand beat Tonga, PNG beat Fiji, and Samoa beat China. Manley coach Des Hasler is tipped to sign Josh Scuster from next season.