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The pool stage of the Pacific Nations Cup comes to a close on Saturday, and by the end of the day two teams will have secured qualification for Rugby World Cup 2027. It’s a tall order for the USA to be one of them. They’ll need to upset Japan with …

Six second half tries gave Japan a 57-17 win over Canada in their Pacific Nations Cup matchup in Sendai on Saturday. While the final score was lopsided, it was a close contest at halftime with the Brave Blossoms only ahead by seven points. In failing to secure a bonus point, …

Japan opens their Pacific Nations Cup account at home against Canada on Saturday. While the Brave Blossoms are playing for tournament glory and world ranking ahead of the World Cup draw, the stakes are higher for the Maple Leafs. A single bonus point – four tries scored or a loss …

Canada have declared a 28-man traveling squad for their upcoming Pacific Nations Cup test against Japan in Sendai this coming Saturday, as confirmed by Japan Rugby. Having defeated the USA in convincing fashion in Calgary, the team is now on the verge of qualification for the World Cup with only …

Eddie Jones is working with an extended training squad of 38 players as Japan prepares to open their account in the Pacific Nations Cup against Canada this coming weekend. It’s a mixed group that includes 20 players who appeared against Wales in July, but also 13 who have yet to …

Four tries and a man-of-the-match performance from Tyler Ardron propelled Canada to a stunning 34-20 win over the USA in Calgary on Friday night. While the Eagles had a slight edge in the scrum, the Canadian pack starved their opposites of possession at the lineout. The result almost certainly sends …

Canada and the USA will take their first steps towards qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Calgary on Friday night. Both teams missed out in 2023 – a first ever for the competition – and will be desperate to get back to the big show. The match doubles as …

Tyler Ardron has rejoined Canada’s Senior Men’s squad ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with the USA in Calgary on Friday. The team’s RWC 2019 captain, who plays his club rugby with Top 14 side Castres, hasn’t suited up for the Maple Leafs since they were knocked out of …

Nafi Ma’afu is in the frame to make a long-awaited Eagles debut after being named in a 39-man extended USA squad to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The 27-year-old impressed with Biarritz in the Pro D2 this past year and will soon make the jump to the Top 14 …

Jarred Adams is the latest Major League Rugby player set to represent Manu Samoa. The 28-year-old loosehead prop has been called up for the Pacific Nations Cup after spending the past three years playing for NOLA Gold in the American competition. He has previously suited up for Samoa at u20 …