1986 Pacific Cup


The 1986 Pacific Cup was the 3rd Pacific Cup, a rugby league tournament held between Pacific teams. The tournament was hosted in the Cook Islands and eventually won by the New Zealand Māori side, who defeated Western Samoa in the final.

Background

The 1986 Pacific Cup was the first to be held after the cancellation of the planned 1979 version. Only the New Zealand Māori side returned from the first two editions, as this Pacific Cup had a more Pacific Island focus than the first two which included Papua New Guinea and Australian lower grade sides.

Squads

The 1986 Pacific Cup Tournament team was named at the end of the tournament and included: George Huriwai, Gary Mercer, Ampelea Aiolupotea, Robert Fonua, Alimone Liavaa, Paddy Tuimavave, Sam Panapa, Neville Ramsay, Dave Sefuiva, Adrian Shelford, Simona Foua, Mick Curran, Simona Foua, Sam Stewart, John Fifita, Lorne Greene and Dick Uluave.

Results

Pool A

Pool B

Play offs

Final