Matthew  Timoko (Canberra Raiders) was officially named in the Aotearoa New Zealand Kiwis squad for the 2025 Pacific Championships. The Kiwis' campaign opened with a high‑intensity test against Toa Samoa at Go Media Stadium (formerly Mt Smart) on 19 October 2025. It will be followed by a matchup against Tonga at Eden Park in Auckland on 2 November 2025. In the opening fixture, Mattew Timoko crossed the line with a try on the stroke of halftime, helping secure a 16–12 lead hea

Matthew Timoko - selected in the New Zealand Kiwis squad is in camp as preparations ramp up for the 2024 Pacific Championships. The tournament, featuring some of the top rugby league nations, begins with New Zealand’s match against Australia on October 27th at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch, followed by a game against Tonga on November 2nd in Auckland . Matthew who plays for the Canberra Raiders, has steadily built his reputation as a strong performer in the NRL. His