ulvovi.com has officially announced the full schedule for the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 (22 August - 20 September), the second edition of the revitalised and expanded competition that is fast becoming a pillar of the international rugby calendar.
We take a look at the reasons behind the Flying Fijians’ triumph in Japan as a new crop of stars came to the fore over five glorious weeks.
Fiji put in a dominant second-half performance to silence the Hanazono Rugby Stadium crowd and claim a 41-17 victory against Japan and record-stretching sixth Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup title after Samoa had beaten USA 18-13 to finish third.
All the information you need as the cross-regional competition gets ready for an explosive finale. Fiji take on Japan for the title after USA and Samoa compete for third place.
Japan will face five-time Pacific Nations Cup champions Fiji in Saturday’s decider in Osaka, while Samoa take on USA in the third-place play-off.
USA made Fiji work for their semi-final victory, after Tonga claim fifth place with a strong performance against Canada.
All the information you need to know as the cross-regional competition enters the knockout phase. Semi-finalists Fiji, Japan, USA and Samoa all still have hopes of lifting the trophy, while Tonga and Canada are competing for fifth place.
We pick out six talking points from the third weekend of the reimagined cross-regional competition as Fiji and Japan win again.
Everything 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.