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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 …

Uruguay play host to Chile on Saturday. The match is game two in the winner-ges-to Australia series. The teams are battling it out to determine who will officially be South America 1 in Australia 2027. Game one saw Uruguay defeating Los Cóndores in Chile. Chile and Uruguay reached the South …

Uruguay battled past Chile in Santiago on Saturday. Los Teros were pushed hard before staging a come-from-behind victory in a clash showcasing vast improvement in terms of the quality of rugby on display compared to matches from years gone by. Los Teros were 28-16 winners in the first of two …

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, …

Chile have home advantage against Uruguay on Saturday. The match is game one of a home-and-away series to determine who will officially be South America 1 in Australia 2027. Chile and Uruguay reached the South American final by winning their respective series’ against Brazil and Paraguay. Uruguay are now established …

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 …

Uruguay powered past Paraguay on Saturday to advance in Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying. Los Teros were 78-10 winners in Montevideo in the second of two matches between the sides. Having won game one 38-0 in Asunción, Uruguay successfully advance to the South American Final against Chile with an aggregate …

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 …

Uruguay take-on Paraguay in a Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifier in Montevideo on Saturday. The showdown is the second Semi Final between the teams to determine who advances to the South American Final against Chile. Uruguay are very well placed, having won game one 38-0 in Asunción.   FORM GUIDE …