Fiji 45–29 Canada: Flying Fijians Survive Canadian Fightback to Reach Pacific Nations Cup Final
By The Rugby Fan Central Team Fiji are one victory away from a third consecutive Pacific Nations Cup title after defeating a spirited Canada 45–29 in a seven-try performance at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka. The final score tells only part of the story. Fiji had just 38% territory. Canada carried more often, spent considerably […]
USA vs. Japan: What the Eagles Are Playing For in the Pacific Nations Cup
By The Rugby Fan Central Team The USA Men’s Eagles face Japan at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Saturday with a place in the Pacific Nations Cup final at stake. After sweeping Portugal, Zimbabwe and Spain during the opening stage of the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup, the Eagles arrive in Japan with momentum. An Eagles-heavy […]
Rugby This Weekend September 11-13
RFC WEEKEND GUIDE THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 11–13 2026 RFC WHAT TO WATCH · WHERE TO FOLLOW · WHY IT MATTERS RUGBY THIS WEEKEND The Springboks and All Blacks bring one of rugby’s greatest rivalries to Baltimore. The USA Men’s Eagles face Japan with a place in the Pacific Nations Cup final at stake, the new […]
Japan 57–12 Canada: Brave Blossoms Power to Nine-Try Win in Niigata
By The Rugby Fan Central Team Japan didn’t need overwhelming possession to overwhelm Canada. The Brave Blossoms turned a dominant set piece, effective field-position game and explosive carrying into a 57–12 victory Saturday in Niigata, scoring nine tries and pulling away from a Canadian side that spent much of the match trying to escape pressure. […]
USA Eagles Head to Japan With Pacific Nations Cup Final on the Line
By The Rugby Fan Central Team The USA Men’s Eagles have spent much of 2026 talking about building depth. Now that depth has to perform with something immediately at stake. The Eagles head to Japan for a September 12 Pacific Nations Cup semifinal against the host nation at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka, with the winner […]