Rugby World Cup ever-presents return to World Rankings top 10
Eddie Jones' Japan have returned to the World Rugby Men's Rankings top 10 following their 20-15 win over Fiji in the final of the …
Jon Newcombe
20 Sep 2026, 2:00
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Interview
How Japan put Fiji under pressure in ‘special’ PNC Final triumph
Japan lock Jack Cornelsen has spoken of the impact the forward pack was able to make with their set-piece dominance.
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2026, 18:43
Interview
‘We played our hearts out’: Frank Lomani reacts to Fiji’s PNC Final defeat
Fiji fell just short of another Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup title, with players left “gutted” after losing 20-15 to Ja…
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2026, 18:03
Eddie Jones: 'A great story... he's going through a golden period'
Japan head coach Eddie Jones praised his side's "intensity in our defence" and set-piece dominance as the Brave Blossoms claimed t…
Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2026, 7:23
Japan end Fiji’s Pacific Nations Cup reign with hard-earned win in Tokyo
Japan have taken out the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 title, beating defending champions Fiji in Tokyo.
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2026, 4:54
Flying Fijians make late change with Drua winger ruled out of PNC Final
Two-time Super Rugby winner Seta Tamanivalu has been brought into the Flying Fijians matchday 23.
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2026, 0:52
‘Absolute priority’: Japan eye PNC glory in another final against Fiji
Assistant coach Neil Hatley sees winning the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Final in Tokyo as an “absolute priority."
Finn Morton
18 Sep 2026, 19:37
‘The goal is clear’: Fiji captain and coach look ahead to PNC Final
Fiji finished their captain’s run in Tokyo on Friday, finalising their preparations ahead of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations…
Finn Morton
17 Sep 2026, 20:17
Eddie Jones identifies ‘real growth’ in Japan’s game ahead of PNC Final
Japan coach Eddie Jones has highlighted the “real growth” in the Brave Blossoms’ game ahead of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific N…
Finn Morton
17 Sep 2026, 17:36
Eddie Jones reshuffles pack as Japan get ready for PNC Final in Tokyo
Japan coach Eddie Jones has made three changes to the Brave Blossoms starting side that beat the USA Eagles 63-14 in Osaka.
Finn Morton
17 Sep 2026, 2:21
Two potential debutants named as Fiji chase another PNC title
Interim coach Senirusi Seruvakula has named the Flying Fijians side to play in the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Final.
Finn Morton
16 Sep 2026, 20:31
World Rugby announce World Cup partner with priority tickets available
World Rugby have announced Visa as a Principal Partner for the 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups in Australia, with the agreement als…
Josh Raisey
15 Sep 2026, 7:52
USA Eagles captain reflects on defeat as attention turns to Canada
Jason Damm has acknowledged the value defeats can have in highlighting key work-ons, with the Eagles looking to bounce back from a…
Finn Morton
14 Sep 2026, 15:19
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
Interview
‘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
