The Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns are back on home soil with two blockbuster match days in Tāmaki Makaurau as part of the 2025 Pacific Championships.
On Sunday 2 November be prepared to experience an electric atmosphere like no other as the Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns head to Eden Park.
With both games rematches from last year’s Championships, the Kiwis will take on rivals Tonga, with the Kiwi Ferns set to come up against the Australian Jillaroos.
In a thrilling match-up last year, the Kiwis went down 25-24 in a nail-biting match to Tonga. This year, the tension is building, and the match is set to be one-of-a-kind. The Kiwis are urging their black and white supporters to get behind them and turn up in force to combat the Red Sea of Tonga fans.
The Kiwi Ferns are also looking to turn the tables on their Australian rivals. After going down to them in the final of the Pacific Championships last year, bragging rights are on the line as the two teams look to the Rugby League World Cup next year.
With an abundance of culture and passion guaranteed to be on show, these games are not to be missed.
Local tip
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Arrive early and explore Kingsland’s bars and eateries before the event. Eden Park is largely cashless, so bring an EFTPOS card or contactless payment method for food, drinks and merchandise.
Getting there
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Public transport is the easiest way to reach Eden Park. Kingsland Station is right next to the stadium, with connections via Waitematā and Maungawhau stations, while several bus routes also serve the area. Event-day road closures and parking restrictions may apply. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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