New Zealand stopped Samoa from making history in the Pacific Championship final but the match was a tantalising reminder of what's possible for rugby league in the days to come.

New Zealand overturns an eight-point half-time deficit to defeat Samoa 36-14 and claim its second Pacific Cup.

Look back at live coverage as one of New Zealand’s great modern league players bowed out in Sydney. Stuff sports reporters

Samoa were up 14-6 with 33 and a half minutes to play. By the time they next took a hit-up, almost a dozen minutes later, they were down and out. Andrew Voerman

Cook Islands book their spot in a fourth Rugby League World Cup, turning it on to beat South Africa 58-6 in Sydney.

Julia Robinson scores twice as Australia defeats New Zealand 40-8 to claim a second consecutive Pacific Cup in emphatic fashion.

Follow live coverage as one of New Zealand’s great modern league players bows out in Sydney. Stuff sports reporters

Look back at live coverage of the women’s Pacific Championships final. Stuff sports reporters

Australia have now won 11 of their last 12 matches against New Zealand in women’s international rugby league. Andrew Voerman

Australia have now won 11 of their last 12 matches against New Zealand in women’s international rugby league. Andrew Voerman