RFC Verdict
Fiji defeated Japan by 3 points, 12–15.
| Winner | Fiji |
|---|---|
| Margin | 3 |
| Verified score | 12–15 |
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DateSeptember 4, 2026
VenueJapan Base, Fukuoka, Japan
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Fiji defeated Japan by 3 points, 12–15.
| Winner | Fiji |
|---|---|
| Margin | 3 |
| Verified score | 12–15 |
27 total points were scored.
Fiji scored 56% of the match points.
The total was 31.3 points below the competition average of 58.3.
| Total points | 27 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 3 |
Japan: L
Fiji: W L L L
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
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 |
Fiji’s attack (19.0 points per match) against Japan’s defence (15.0 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| Japan points for | 12 |
|---|---|
| Japan points against | 15 |
| Fiji points for | 19 |
| Fiji points against | 46 |
Japan is now 0-0-1 in this competition.
Fiji is now 1-0-3 in this competition.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
Japan next faces Ireland — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 8:00 AM.
| Source | Verified competition schedule |
|---|
This is the closest meeting between these teams currently available in this dataset.
| Current Margin | 3 |
|---|---|
| Smallest Recorded Margin | 3 |
| Meetings | 4 |
RFC currently has 4 completed meetings between Japan and Fiji available in this dataset.
| Meetings | 4 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | Japan |
| Away Team | Fiji |
Their recorded meetings average 34.8 combined points.
| Combined Points | 139 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 4 |
| Average | 34.8 |
Meetings currently recorded by RFC