The long-awaited World Rugby Pacific Four Series is set to make a return in 2024, with the current champions, New Zealand, aiming for their third consecutive title. The tournament will feature teams from Canada, USA, and Australia, promising an exciting showcase of talent and skill.
Scheduled to take place from the 27th of April to the 25th of May, the competition holds significant importance as it serves as the platform for qualification for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and WXV 2024. New Zealand and Canada have already secured their spots for the World Cup, with the third spot to be filled by either the USA or the Wallaroos, based on their performance in the upcoming series.
In addition to the World Cup qualification, the top three teams in the tournament will also earn a spot in WXV 1, the second year of the historic women’s competition initiated by World Rugby to revolutionize the women’s game.
The series will kick off in the USA with an exciting match between the North American rivals, followed by three games hosted by New Zealand and the remaining two matches taking place in Australia. The series promises high-quality competition and an opportunity for the teams to showcase their best performance.
Alison Hughes, the Head of Women’s Competitions at World Rugby, has expressed her enthusiasm for the return of the Pacific Four Series, highlighting the importance of the tournament in providing a high-performance platform for the participating teams. She emphasized the significance of the tournament in the context of WXV and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualifications, making it a pivotal event for all teams involved.
The match schedule for the World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2024 is as follows:
Saturday, 27 April
USA v Canada
Saturday 11 May
New Zealand v USA
Australia v Canada
Friday, 17 May
Australia v USA
Sunday, 19 May
New Zealand v Canada
Saturday, 25 May
New Zealand v Australia
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As excitement builds for the upcoming World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2024, we look forward to witnessing the thrilling matches and celebrating the talent and sportsmanship of the participating teams.