Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview
1 month 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...
Moodie, Hendrikse back as Boks change up for NZ
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyCanan Moodie (wing) and Jaden Hendrikse (scrumhalf) make their first appearances in the Springbok jersey since the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Saturday while double RWC winners Willie le Roux (fullback) and...
A century of clashes between Tonga and Fiji
1 month 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...
Match officials appointed for 8 September 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMatch official appointments for the next few days have been made, with Matt Carley named to referee the Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks in Cape Town, where Zoe Naude will...
World Rugby Rankings preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby published the ranking permutations for the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and third round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Permutation highlights: In all four...
6 takeaways from round one of the Pacific Nations Cup
1 month 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
1 month 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...
Pacific Nations Cup | USA
2 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
2 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
2 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...
