RFC Verdict
Canada defeated USA by 3 points, 19–16.
| Winner | Canada |
|---|---|
| Margin | 3 |
| Verified score | 19–16 |
Pacific Nations Cup 2026
Full Time
🇨🇦
CAN
Canada
19–16
🇺🇸
USA
USA
DateSeptember 19, 2026
VenuePrince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo, Japan
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
35 total points were scored.
Canada scored 54% of the match points.
The total was 20.2 points below the competition average of 55.2.
| Total points | 35 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 3 |
Form Guide
Canada: W L
USA: L L
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Records & Milestones
This matched the closest recorded finish between these teams.
RFC currently has 4 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.
| Recorded meetings | 4 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
Canada’s attack (24.0 points per match) against USA’s defence (41.0 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| Canada points for | 24 |
|---|---|
| Canada points against | 30.5 |
| USA points for | 15 |
| USA points against | 41 |
What This Means
Canada is now 1-0-1 in this competition.
USA is now 0-0-2 in this competition and on a 2-match losing run.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
This is the closest meeting between these teams currently available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Closest meeting
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Canada vs USA
- Method
- Identifies whether the current result matches the smallest recorded margin.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 13:14:44 UTC
Data used
| Current Margin | 3 |
|---|---|
| Smallest Recorded Margin | 3 |
| Meetings | 4 |
Canada has won the last 2 recorded meetings.
- Definition
- Head-to-head streak
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Canada vs USA
- Method
- Counts consecutive wins by the current series leader.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 13:14:44 UTC
Data used
| Team | Canada |
|---|---|
| Consecutive Wins | 2 |
RFC currently has 4 completed meetings between Canada and USA available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Canada vs USA
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 13:14:44 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 4 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | Canada |
| Away Team | USA |
Their recorded meetings average 44.2 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Canada vs USA
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 13:14:44 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 177 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 4 |
| Average | 44.3 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateSeptember 19, 2026Match date
VenuePrince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo, JapanMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
4 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeKatsuki FuruseLead match official
Assistant Referee 1Koki Yamauchi
Assistant Referee 2Ibuki Tetsuka
TV Match OfficialMatt Rodden
Canada
Starting XV
- –Stephen MeehanHead Coach
- 1Sam MillerProp
- 2Foster DeWittHooker
- 3Kyle SteevesProp
- 4Daragh DoyleLock
- 5Izzak KellyLock
- 6Mason FleschFlanker
- 7Ethan FryerFlanker
- 8Lucas RumballNumber 8
- 9Jesse KilgourScrum Half
- 10Cooper CoatsFly Half
- 11Jamie ArmstrongWing
- 12Ben LesageCentre
- 13Jacob InceCentre
- 14Kyle TremblayWing
- 15Takoda McMullinFull Back
Replacements
- 16Dewald KotzeReplacement
- 17Emerson PriorReplacement
- 18Bryce WordenReplacement
- 19Barnaby WaddellReplacement
- 20Cody NhanalaReplacement
- 21Stephen WebbReplacement
- 22Spencer JonesReplacement
- 23Liam JamesReplacement
USA
Starting XV
- –Scott LawrenceHead Coach
- 1
- 2Shilo KleinHooker
- 3Tonga KofeProp
- 4Jason DammLock
- 5Nathan Den HoedtLock
- 6Marno RedelinghuysFlanker
- 7Lance WilliamsFlanker
- 8Makeen AlikhanNumber 8
- 9Ruben de HaasScrum Half
- 10Luke CartyFly Half
- 11Julian RobertsWing
- 12Cassh MaluiaCentre
- 13Dominic BesagCentre
- 14Noah BrownWing
- 15Mitch WilsonFull Back
Replacements
- 16Joe TaufeteeReplacement
- 17Payton TeleaReplacement
- 18Mason PedersenReplacement
- 19Sam GollaReplacement
- 20Benjamin BonassoReplacement
- 21Michael BaskaReplacement
- 22Christopher HilsenbeckReplacement
- 23Tavite LopetiReplacement
10′
🏉
Try5–0
Ben LesageCanada11′
◆
Conversion7–0
Takoda McMullinCanada17′
🏉
Try12–0
Mason FleschCanada21′
↔
Replacement On12–0
Liam JamesCanada21′
↔
Replacement Off12–0
Jamie ArmstrongCanada22′
🏉
Try12–5
Fakaosifolau PifeletiUSA23′
◆
Conversion12–7
Luke CartyUSA35′
↔
Replacement On12–7
Benjamin BonassoUSA35′
↔
Replacement Off12–7
Lance WilliamsUSA39′
◆
Penalty12–10
Luke CartyUSA41′
●
Change Match Status12–10
Canada43′
◆
Penalty12–13
Luke CartyUSA46′
↔
Replacement On12–13
Payton TeleaUSA46′
↔
Replacement Off12–13
Fakaosifolau PifeletiUSA46′
↔
Replacement On12–13
Mason PedersenUSA46′
↔
Replacement Off12–13
Tonga KofeUSA51′
↔
Replacement On12–13
Joe TaufeteeUSA51′
↔
Replacement Off12–13
Shilo KleinUSA51′
↔
Replacement On12–13
Dewald KotzeCanada51′
↔
Replacement Off12–13
Foster DeWittCanada52′
↔
Replacement On12–13
Emerson PriorCanada52′
↔
Replacement Off12–13
Sam MillerCanada54′
↔
Replacement On12–13
Barnaby WaddellCanada54′
↔
Replacement Off12–13
Izzak KellyCanada55′
↔
Replacement On12–13
Tavite LopetiUSA55′
↔
Replacement Off12–13
Cassh MaluiaUSA59′
🏉
Try17–13
Jesse KilgourCanada60′
◆
Conversion19–13
Takoda McMullinCanada61′
↔
Replacement On19–13
Sam GollaUSA61′
↔
Replacement Off19–13
Nathan Den HoedtUSA69′
↔
Replacement On19–13
Stephen WebbCanada69′
↔
Replacement Off19–13
Jesse KilgourCanada72′
◆
Penalty19–16
Luke CartyUSA75′
↔
Replacement On19–16
Cody NhanalaCanada75′
↔
Replacement Off19–16
Ethan FryerCanada77′
↔
Replacement On19–16
Bryce WordenCanada77′
↔
Replacement Off19–16
Kyle SteevesCanada79′
↔
Replacement On19–16
Shilo KleinUSA79′
↔
Replacement Off19–16
Joe TaufeteeUSA82′
●
Change Match Status19–16
CanadaCanadaAnimated Team ComparisonUSA
OverviewTeam comparison
Points
0VS0
CANUSA
Tries
0VS0
CANUSA
Possession
0%
CAN0%
USATerritory
0%
CAN0%
USAAttackTeam comparison
Carries
0VS0
CANUSA
Carry Metres
0VS0
CANUSA
Clean Breaks
0VS0
CANUSA
Defenders Beaten
0VS0
CANUSA
Offloads
0VS0
CANUSA
Passes
0VS0
CANUSA
Try Assists
0VS0
CANUSA
Rucks Beyond Gain Line
0%
CAN0%
USABreakdownTeam comparison
Ruck Success
0%
CAN0%
USARucks Won
0VS0
CANUSA
Rucks Total
0VS0
CANUSA
Rucks Under 3 Seconds
0VS0
CANUSA
Rucks 3–6 Seconds
0VS0
CANUSA
Rucks Over 6 Seconds
0VS0
CANUSA
Turnovers Won
0VS0
CANUSA
Set PieceTeam comparison
Scrum Success
0%
CAN0%
USAScrums Won
0VS0
CANUSA
Scrums Total
0VS0
CANUSA
Lineout Success
0%
CAN0%
USALineouts Won
0VS0
CANUSA
Lineouts Lost
0VS0
CANUSA
Mauls Won
0VS0
CANUSA
Maul Metres
0VS0
CANUSA
KickingTeam comparison
Kicks From Hand
0VS0
CANUSA
Kick Metres
0VS0
CANUSA
Goal Kicking
0%
CAN0%
USAConversions
0VS0
CANUSA
Successful Goal Kicks
0%
CAN0%
USAKicks to Touch
0VS0
CANUSA
Kicks Retained
0VS0
CANUSA
DefenceTeam comparison
Tackles Made
0VS0
CANUSA
Missed Tackles
0VS0
CANUSA
Tackle Success
0%
CAN0%
USADominant Tackles
0VS0
CANUSA
Turnover Tackles
0VS0
CANUSA
DisciplineTeam comparison
Penalties Conceded
0VS0
CANUSA
Free Kicks Conceded
0VS0
CANUSA
Canada
PlayerMinPtsCarMetresTkls
USA
PlayerMinPtsCarMetresTkls
Meetings currently recorded by RFC
3Meetings
3Canada wins
0Draws
0USA wins
Recent meetings
CanadaSeptember 19, 2026 · Pacific Nations Cup 2026 · Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo, Japan
19 – 16USACanadaApril 24, 2026 · Pacific Four Series 2026 · SeatGeek Stadium, Chicago, United States
50 – 12USACanadaAugust 22, 2025 · Pacific Nations Cup 2025 · McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Canada
34 – 20USA