| Polynesian Cup | |
| Contested by | |
 |  |
| Samoa | Tonga |
| Sport | Rugby league |
| First held | 2010 |
| Current champion |  Tonga |
| Number of wins | |
 Samoa | Tonga |
| 3 | 2 |
| Draws: None | |
The Polynesian Cup is an rugby league football test match played between Samoa and Tonga first played in 2010.
| Date | Winner | Score | Loser | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 October 2010 | Samoa | 22 – 6 | Tonga | Parramatta Stadium | [1] |
| 20 April 2013 | Tonga | 36 – 4 | Samoa | Penrith Football Stadium | |
| 2 May 2015 | Samoa | 18 – 16 | Tonga | Cbus Super Stadium | [2] |
| 7 May 2016 | Samoa | 18 – 6 | Tonga | Parramatta Stadium | [3] |
| 23 June 2018 | Tonga | 38 – 22 | Samoa | Campbelltown Stadium | [4] |
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