USA Eagles take lessons from Japan defeat after showing ‘character’
USA coach Scott Lawrence has highlighted the “character” and “grit” shown by the Eagles during their defeat to Japan.
Finn Morton
13 Sep 2026, 0:09
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‘Best start in Japanese history’: Brave Blossoms make a statement in PNC
Japan will take on defending champions Fiji in the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Final after potentially “the best st…
Finn Morton
12 Sep 2026, 23:15
Japan book place in home PNC Final with impressive win over the USA
Japan are through to the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Final after defeating the USA at Osaka'a Hanazono Rugby Stadium.
Finn Morton
12 Sep 2026, 4:55
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry finale will decide World Rankings supremacy
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Jon Newcombe
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Teams, form and storylines: Pacific Nations Cup semi-final guide
The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 semi-finals are taking place this weekend as part of a double-header at Osaka’s Han…
Finn Morton
11 Sep 2026, 0:25
USA coach on facing 2027 World Cup opponents Japan in PNC semi-final
There’s also the chance for less-experienced Eagles to make their mark on the international stage.
Finn Morton
10 Sep 2026, 23:18
Two USA Eagles join squad as injury cover before Pacific Nations Cup
The USA Eagles have called two players into the squad ahead of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 semi-finals.
Finn Morton
10 Sep 2026, 18:06
‘Enormous influence’: Former World Rugby POTY nominee set for USA return
Taufete’e was nominated for the top individual accolade in men’s 15s rugby after the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Finn Morton
10 Sep 2026, 4:06
‘Build a team for the World Cup’: Japan name side for PNC semi-final
Eddie Jones has selected a dozen players with fewer than 10 caps for the team’s Asahi Super Rugby Pacific Nations Cup clash with…
Finn Morton
10 Sep 2026, 2:53
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The World Cup-winning Wallaby helping USA Eagles build towards 2027
1999 Rugby World Cup winner Nathan Grey is helping the USA Eagles build towards the sport’s showpiece event next year in Austral…
Finn Morton
09 Sep 2026, 17:55
The Major League Rugby influence behind USA’s Pacific Nations Cup squad
Former World Rugby Player of the Year nominee Joe Taufete’e is among the 30 Major League Rugby players named in the USA squad.
Finn Morton
07 Sep 2026, 22:12
Interview
‘The next level up’: USA U20s captain’s rise to Eagles-heavy squad
USA U20s captain Spencer Huntley is no stranger to being the youngest rugby prospect in the room.
Finn Morton
03 Sep 2026, 18:09
USA Rugby makes key appointment ahead of landmark events on home soil
USA Rugby have made a key high-performance appointment ahead of some marquee events on home soil.
Finn Morton
02 Sep 2026, 15:52
Former World Rugby Player of the Year nominee named in USA’s PNC squad
2019 World Rugby Player of the Year nominee Joe Taufete’e has been named in the USA Eagles roster for the upcoming Pacific Natio…
Finn Morton
31 Aug 2026, 16:06
'One-week wonders': Dave Rennie's All Blacks on World Rankings shortlist
The All Blacks' stay at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings only lasted one week after they fell to a 33-26 defeat to South …
Jon Newcombe
31 Aug 2026, 7:09
World Rugby statement: November's Nations Cup fixtures
World Rugby has confirmed the fixture schedule for the second phase of the inaugural Nations Cup, with 18 matches to be played acr…
Ian Cameron
31 Aug 2026, 6:25
