2023 Pacific Four Series Explained
2023 Pacific Four Series |
Type: | Women |
Host: | Spain |
Jointhost2: | Australia |
Jointhost3: | Canada |
Date: | 1 April–14 July 2023 |
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Champion: | New Zealand |
Count: | 2 |
Runnerup: | Canada |
Matches: | 6 |
Tries: | 57 |
Preceded By: | 2022 |
Succeeded By: | 2024 |
Top Point Scorer: | Sophie de Goede (41) |
Top Try Scorer: |
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The 2023 Pacific Four Series was the third edition of the Pacific Four Series, an international women's rugby union tournament that served as one of the principal qualification routes for the top two tiers of WXV. The tournament was hosted by Spain, Australia and Canada.[1]
The series took place over three months. The first round saw Canada and the United States play the opening match in Madrid on 1 April 2023, followed by Australia hosting New Zealand on 29 June 2023 in Brisbane. The series concluded in Canada with all four teams competing over two weekends in early July for the title.
New Zealand retained their Pacific Four Series title after a comeback victory over the United States in Ottawa.[2]
Participants
Format
Six matches were played over three months in a round-robin format.
Squads
See main article: 2023 Pacific Four Series squads.
Fixtures
Round 1
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Round 2
Player of the Match: Eva Karpani (Australia)Assistant referees: Shanda Assmus (Canada) Kristine Lovatt (Canada) Television match official: Andrew Hosie (Canada)
Notes:
- Paluvava'u Freda Tafuna, Taina Tukuafu and Mona Tupou (all United States) made their international debuts.[7] [8] [9]
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Round 3
Player of the Match: Ruahei Demant (New Zealand)Assistant referees: Shanda Assmus (Canada) Kristine Lovatt (Canada) Television match official: Chris Assmus (Canada)
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Notes and References
- Web site: 28 February 2023 . World Rugby Pacific Four Series returns with WXV qualification on the line . 3 March 2023 . www.world.rugby.
- Web site: 14 July 2023 . Undefeated Black Ferns crowned World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2023 champions . 15 July 2023 . www.world.rugby.
- Web site: 31 March 2023 . Pacific Four – Canada vs USA – ARN Guide . 9 May 2024 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
- Web site: Cahill . Calder . 30 March 2023 . USA vs Canada clash headlines first round of 2023 Pacific Four Series as Women's Eagles roster is confirmed . 9 May 2024 . eagles.rugby . en.
- Web site: 29 June 2023 . PREVIEW: Black Ferns v Wallaroos (Brisbane) . 2 July 2023 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
- Web site: 27 June 2023 . Black Ferns primed for their opening Test against Australia . 9 May 2024 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
- Web site: 8 July 2023 . Pacific Four – USA vs Australia – ARN Guide . 9 May 2024 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
- Web site: Dean . Taylor . 6 July 2023 . USA Women's Eagles continue Pacific Four Series campaign with roster set against Australia . 9 May 2024 . eagles.rugby . en.
- Web site: Cahill . Calder . 8 July 2023 . Wallaroos outpace Eagles in second round of Pacific Four Series . 9 May 2024 . eagles.rugby . en.
- Canada's match day roster named for Saturday's battle with the Black Ferns in Ottawa . Rugby Canada . 6 July 2023 . 9 July 2023.
- Black Ferns named for Canada clash . allblacks.com . 7 July 2023 . 9 July 2023.
- Web site: 13 July 2023 . Roos to captain Black Ferns against USA . 9 May 2024 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
- Web site: Dean . Taylor . 12 July 2023 . USA Women's Eagles Roster Confirmed in Preparation for Final Pacific Four Series Match Against New Zealand . 9 May 2024 . eagles.rugby . en.
- Web site: 14 July 2023 . Pacific Four – USA vs New Zealand – ARN Guide . 9 May 2024 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
- Web site: 14 July 2023 . PREVIEW: Black Ferns v USA (Ottawa) . 9 May 2024 . allblacks.com . en-NZ.
- Web site: 14 July 2023 . Pacific Four – Canada vs Australia – ARN Guide . 9 May 2024 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
- Web site: 12 July 2023 . Match day roster named for Canada's final game in Ottawa vs Australia . 9 May 2024 . Rugby Canada . en.
- Web site: 14 July 2023 . Roster Update: Canada vs Australia . 9 May 2024 . Rugby Canada . en.