The Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance (PIRA) was set up in 2002 as a basis of co-operation between the Fiji, Samoa and Tonga Rugby Unions. Niue and the Cook Islands also became members of the Alliance and supplied players to the Pacific Islanders team. References External links dhskx Islanders Rugby Teams supporters website Pacific Islanders rugby union team Rugby union in Fiji Rugby union in Samoa Rugby union in Tonga Rugby union in the Cook Islands Rugby union in Niue