Australia’s men and Japan’s women have been crowned champions of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sixes Lacrosse Championships after two one-goal thrillers on the final day on the Sunshine Coast.
The hosts had the final say in the men’s gold medal game, holding off Japan 14-13, with Marcus Wertheim named MVP. Japan’s women denied Australia a double, winning the women’s final 9-8 behind goalkeeper Mao Kawamura, who made nine saves and was named MVP.
The Philippines men claimed bronze, getting their revenge on China with a 17-9 win, and Rylan Connors was named MVP after scoring four goals. Korea’s women took the women’s bronze with a 16-11 win over the Philippines, led by five goals from Claire Cho and four from Helen Bae.
The final two tickets to the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championships were also decided. Chinese Taipei’s men edged Hong Kong, China 20-18 to finish fifth. New Zealand’s women outlasted Chinese Taipei 13-11 to claim the last women’s spot, with Alannah Mouat named MVP after scoring three goals and adding an assist.
That closes out the tournament, with 10 teams now qualified for the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championships in Colorado Springs in October 2027.
Live statistics throughout the event are available here: Men | Women. Streaming is available on WL TV with an event pass at US$30.
Men’s Results
- Fifth Place: Hong Kong, China 18, Chinese Taipei 20
- Bronze Medal: China 9, Philippines 17
- Gold Medal: Australia 14, Japan 13
Women’s Results
- Fifth Place: Chinese Taipei 11, New Zealand 13
- Bronze: Korea 16, Philippines 11
- Gold: Australia 8, Japan 9
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