Japan Wins Pacific Nations Cup 2026 After Dramatic 20–15 Victory Over Fiji
Japan are Pacific Nations Cup champions for the first time since 2019 after finally getting past Fiji, beating the defending champions 20–15 in a tense final at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo. The Brave Blossoms had been here before. Fiji beat Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup final in 2024. They did it again […]
Canada 19–16 USA: Men’s Eagles Fall Short in Pacific Nations Cup Third-Place Playoff
The USA Men’s Eagles erased a 12-point deficit and carried their comeback attempt deep into Canadian territory in the closing moments, but Canada survived to claim a 19–16 victory in the Pacific Nations Cup third-place playoff Saturday in Tokyo. Three tries ultimately separated Canada from an American side that won the turnover battle, was perfect […]
Fiji vs Japan: Pacific Nations Cup Title on the Line in Tokyo
Fiji and Japan will meet for the Pacific Nations Cup title for the third consecutive year on Saturday, with the Flying Fijians chasing a third straight championship and the Brave Blossoms looking to end Fiji’s recent hold on the trophy. The final kicks off at 7:05 p.m. local time at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo. […]
Kassil Suspended for Canada’s Next Two WXV Matches; Nasilasila Gets One-Match Ban
Canada will be without Brittany Kassil for its next two WXV Global Series matches after the forward received a three-match suspension following her red card against Scotland. World Rugby also confirmed that Fiji’s Isoa Nasilasila has been suspended for one match following his red card against Canada in the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup. […]
Rugby This Weekend: USA Eagles, WXV and College Rugby — September 18–20, 2026
Rugby fans in the United States have a packed weekend ahead, with both Eagles senior teams in action, the Pacific Nations Cup reaching its finale in Tokyo, the WXV Global Series continuing across Europe, and another full slate of college and USA club rugby. The biggest American storyline comes in two parts. The USA Men […]
USA Eagles Name Team for Canada as Cassh Maluia Set for Test Debut
Scott Lawrence has named the USA Men’s Eagles side to face Canada in Saturday’s Pacific Nations Cup third-place playoff in Tokyo, with Cassh Maluia’s Test debut among several changes following the semifinal loss to Japan. The USA Men’s Eagles will close their 2026 Pacific Nations Cup campaign against Canada on Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial […]
USA vs. Canada Preview: Five Things the Men’s Eagles Must Fix After Japan Defeat
The USA Men’s Eagles have an immediate opportunity to respond. One week after a 63–14 defeat to Japan exposed the gap between the Eagles and one of the teams they will face at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the USA meets Canada in the Pacific Nations Cup third-place playoff on Saturday, September 19, at Prince […]
Rugby Week in Review: Eagles Fall to Japan, Springboks Win in Baltimore and NIRA Scores Explode
RFC reviews September 7–13, 2026: Japan 63–14 USA and the results, performances and moments that defined the rugby week.
What the USA’s 63–14 Loss to Japan Really Told Us
By the Rugby Fan Central Team The score told us what happened in Osaka. After watching the match again and going through the numbers, the bigger story is why it happened — and what it tells us about where the Eagles stand. Japan’s 63–14 victory over the United States in Saturday’s Pacific Nations Cup semifinal […]
Japan 63–14 USA: Brave Blossoms Overwhelm Eagles to Reach Pacific Nations Cup Final
By The Rugby Fan Central Team The USA Men’s Eagles came to Hanazono looking for a place in the Pacific Nations Cup final. Instead, Japan delivered a clear reminder of the level the United States is still trying to reach. The Brave Blossoms defeated the Eagles 63–14 on Saturday in Osaka, scoring nine tries to two and turning an […]