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2023 Pacific Four Series

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.[1]

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

Table

Source: [citation needed]

Fixtures

Round 1

Round 2

Notes:

Round 3

References

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  8. ^ Dean, Taylor (6 July 2023). "USA Women's Eagles continue Pacific Four Series campaign with roster set against Australia". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  9. ^ Cahill, Calder (8 July 2023). "Wallaroos outpace Eagles in second round of Pacific Four Series". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  10. ^ Perkins, Bruce (9 July 2023). "Canada v New Zealand – Pacific Four Series". 4 The Love Of Sport. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Canada's match day roster named for Saturday's battle with the Black Ferns in Ottawa". Rugby Canada (Press release). 6 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Black Ferns named for Canada clash". allblacks.com (Press release). 7 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  13. ^ a b "Roos to captain Black Ferns against USA". allblacks.com. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  14. ^ Dean, Taylor (12 July 2023). "USA Women's Eagles Roster Confirmed in Preparation for Final Pacific Four Series Match Against New Zealand". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  15. ^ "Pacific Four – USA vs New Zealand – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  16. ^ "PREVIEW: Black Ferns v USA (Ottawa)". allblacks.com. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  17. ^ "Pacific Four – Canada vs Australia – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  18. ^ "Match day roster named for Canada's final game in Ottawa vs Australia". Rugby Canada. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  19. ^ "Roster Update: Canada vs Australia". Rugby Canada. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2024.