Tonga's Tau'uta Reds kicked off the 2009 IRB Pacific Cup with a victory against the Savaii Samoa in Apia over the weekend, while last year's reigning champion Tonga's Tautahi Gold was defeated by Upolu Samoa in Nuku'alofa.

Tau'uta Reds defeated Savaii Samoa with a narrow 15-14 victory at Apia Park while Upolu Samoa defeated Tautahi 17-9 at Teufaiva Outdoor Stadium on Saturday, April 25.

Meanwhile the Fiji Warriors defeated its fellow team, Fiji Barbarians 47-8 at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka on Friday, April 24.

Round 2 of the PRC will be held on Friday, May 1 between Upolu Samoa against Tau'uta Reds in Apia Park while the Fiji Barbarians meet Savai'i Samoa in Churchill Park, Lautoka on the same day.

On Saturday, May 2 the Tautahi Gold will play the Fiji Warriors at Teufaiva Stadium.

Round 3

Friday, May 8 - Upolu Samoa v Fiji Barbarians - Apia Park

Saturday, May 9 - Fiji Warriors v Savai'i Samoa - Lawaqa Park, Saturday, May 9 - Tautahi Gold v Tau'uta Reds - Teufaiva Stadium

Round 4

Friday, May 15 - Fiji Warriors v Upolu Samoa - Churchill Park, Lautoka

Saturday, May 16 - Tau'uta Reds v Fiji Barbarians - Teufaiva Stadium, Saturday, May 16 - Savai'i Samoa v Tautahi Gold - Prince Edward Park

Round 5

Friday, May 22 - Savai'i Samoa v Upolu Samoa - Apia Park

Friday, May 22 - Fiji Barbarians v Tautahi Gold - Lawaqa Park,

Saturday, May 23 - Tau'uta Reds v Fiji Warriors - Teufaiva Stadium.

FINAL

May 30/31 - Venue and kick off time to be confirmed

Tautahi Gold Rugby Team:

1. Sione Maama, Loosehead prop

2. Va'inga Fangupo, hooker

3. Makoni Finau, tighthead prop

4. Sione 'Aho, left lock

5. Samiu Ika, right lock

6. Paula Kata, left flanker

7. Lisala Uasi, right flanker

8. Sateki Veikune, no.8

9. Maamaloa Kuluka, scrum half

10. Fangatapu 'Apikotoa, Captain

11. Mateo Malupo, left wing

12. Silifou Sikulu, left centre

13. Touimuli Pangai, right centre

14. Samisoni Hafoka, right wing

15. Setaleki Lu'au, full back

Reserve

16. Kamalieli Sakalia

17. Sioeli Faupula

18. Taumata Vaiomo'unga

19. Petelo Pifeleti

20. Sione Niu

21. Leakona Tovi

22.Maamaloa Tiueti

Management

23. Liueli Fuimalohi - Head Coach

24. Feleti Mahoni - Asst Coach

25. Sione Latu - Manager

26. Kotini Blake - Trainer

27. Doctor - Dr Lisiate 'Ulutaufonua

Upolu Samoa team:

1. Heroshi Tea, loosehead prop

2. Loleni Tafunai, hooker

3. Roysiu Tolufale, tighthead prop

4. Finauga Segi, left lock

5. Asiasiga Toalepaialii, right lock

6. Misioka Timoteo, left flanker

7. Afa Aiono, right flanker

8. George Stowers, no.8Captain

9. Uale Mai, Vica Captain and scrum half

10. Roger Warren, fly half

11. Esera Lauina, left wing

12. Jerry Meafou, left centre

13. Alvin Tavana, right centre

14. Timoteo Iosua, right wing

15. John Vui, fullback

Replacements

16. Lafoga Aoelua, front row forward

17. Logovii Mulipola, front row forward

18. Time Nelson, loose forward

19. Masefau Leuluniu, loose forward

20. Gabriel Dominic, scrum half

21. Anufe Ki, utility Back

22. Taulagi Afamasaga, utility back

Management

23. Ryan Shuster - Manager

24. Selefuti Patu - Coach

25. Alani Ulia - Assistant Coach