Japan Women

12 - 15

Full Time

Fiji Women

Fiji Women vs Japan Women

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Ella Goldsmith has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Anan Seo getting some game time.

70'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Moe Tsukui being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Nunia Daunimoala took full advantage.

69'

Japan make a substitution with Honoka Tsunokawa coming on.

67'

Japan make a substitution with Maiko Nishi coming off.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Evivi Senikarivi coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Atelaite Buna coming off.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Repeka Tove coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Aqela Raitubu coming off.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Bitila Tawake coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Keleni Marawa coming off.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Carletta Yee coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Alfreda Fisher coming off.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Elesi Saukuru coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Karalaini Naisewa coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Atelaite Buna goes through the gap.

59'

Nanako Ushijima comes on for Japan.

57'

Nami Yoshida leaves the field.

57'

Moe Nagaoka comes on for Japan.

57'

Asuka Kuge leaves the field.

57'

Juka Fuji comes on for Japan.

57'

Wako Kitano leaves the field.

57'

Sawa Harada comes on for Japan.

57'

Kanna Hayashi leaves the field.

57'

Maiko Nishi has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

57'

Try

The forward pack of Japan will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

56'

Yellow Card

Alfreda Fisher (Fiji) is shown a yellow card

54'

Jennifer Nduka comes on.

52'

Mele Yua Havili Kagawa comes off.

52'

Adi Salote Nailolo comes on.

52'

Ruth Raketekete comes off.

52'

What a run here by Josivini Naihamu as they get over the gainline!

52'

Varanisese Qoro has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

51'

Try

Aqela Raitubu scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

Karalaini Naisewa sets up the try.

50'

Karalaini Naisewa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Atelaite Buna makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Fabulous play by Fiji has led to Ruth Raketekete being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Maiko Nishi has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

38'

Trouble here as Aqela Raitubu breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Ivamere Rokowati breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Sakurako Korai breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Maiko Nishi makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Nami Asari scores from close range.

27'

Moe Tsukui played a key part in that try.

27'

Ivamere Rokowati curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

20'

Try

Varanisese Qoro goes on their own for a try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Varanisese Qoro bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Keleni Marawa bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alfreda Fisher bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Atelaite Buna took full advantage.

16'

Varanisese Qoro has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

A series of passes by Fiji results in a try for Ivamere Rokowati

A gap opened in the defence and Ivamere Rokowati took full advantage.

Varanisese Qoro played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Atelaite Buna goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Ella Goldsmith blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Japan Women v Fiji Women 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 4th September 2026, 03:00am CDT 
  
 Japan Base 
  
 Ella Goldsmith

Points Flow Chart

Fiji Women win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

91%

31%

Possession Last 10 min

69%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kuge

12 - 15

56'

Fisher

54'

7 - 15

Raitubu

50'

7 - 15

Half Time

Nishi

7 - 10

28'

Asari

5 - 10

27'

Qoro

20'

0 - 10

Rokowati

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Japan Women

Fiji Women

More Less

Defence Profile

Japan Women

Fiji Women

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

41%

3-6 secs

30%

56%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

116

Last 5 Penalties

76'

77'

79'

80'

81'

Japan Women

Fiji Women

Japan Women vs Fiji Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Japan Women face off against Fiji Women in Women's Internationals Round 1 on Fri 4th September 2026 at Japan Base. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 09:00. In South Africa it’s at 10:00 SAST, 20:00 NZST in New Zealand, 18:00 AEST in Australia and 01:00 EST in the US.

Fiji Women won the last encounter but Japan Women are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the rankings with Japan Women in position 11 and Fiji Women in position 13, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Japan Women vs Fiji Women Squads

The official squads for Japan Women vs Fiji Women will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.