Pacific Nations Cup: Semi-Final Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter three compelling rounds of pool action played in six different countries, the concluding two weekends of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 will be hosted by Japan. Prince Chichibu...
Fiji thump Tonga in PNC second round
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an exhilarating clash of Pacific rugby powerhouses, the FIJI Water Flying Fijians delivered a commanding performance to defeat Tonga 50-19. The match, held at Teifaiva Stadium in Tonga, showcased Fiji’s...
Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about the final round of the cross-regional competition’s pool stage as Tonga host Fiji before Japan take on USA. The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024...
A century of clashes between Tonga and Fiji
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday's Pacific Nations Cup clash between Tonga and Fiji will undoubtedly be one to remember The 'Ikale Tahi of Tonga and the Flying Fijians will lock horns for a memorable 95th time, celebrating...
6 takeaways from round one of the Pacific Nations Cup
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFive-time champions Fiji kicked off their Pacific Nations Cup 2024 campaign on Friday with a 42-16 win against Samoa, while Japan beat hosts Canada 55-28 in the second match on Sunday. The scoring patterns...
Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round Two Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound two of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 gets underway this weekend with Tonga and USA making their belated entry into the competition. Having seen Fiji beat Samoa 42-16 and Japan...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 23-25 August, 2024
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 this weekend. Samoa will break back into the top 10 of the rankings for the first...
Pacific Nations Cup | USA
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: (4) 2013-15,2019Best finish: 2nd (2014)Most points in a match: 47 (47-19 v Canada in 2019)Biggest win: 28 (as above)Did You Know? USA lost their first five Pacific Nations Cup...
Pacific Nations Cup | Tonga
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: 16Best finish: 2nd (2011, 2016)Most points in a match: 57 (57-16 v Japan, April 2006)Biggest win: 41 (57-16 v Japan, April 2006)Did You Know? Tonga featured in the first draw in...
Pacific Nations Cup | Samoa
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: 16 (2006-2023)Best finish: Champions (2010, 2012, 2014, 2022)Most points in a match: 53 (53-9 v Japan, June 2006)Biggest win: 47 (50-3 v Tonga, June 2007)Did You Know? Samoa were...