The ANZ Pacific Nations Cup is an International round-robin competition comprising the test teams of Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Japan as well as the Junior All Blacks – who in 2008 were replaced by the New Zealand Maori.  Australia A who participated in 2007 and 2008 have withdrawn from the competition.  

Like the Pacific Rugby Cup, the ANZ Pacific Nations Cup is a key component of the IRB’s  £48m million Strategic Investment initiative and is designed to provide the Pacific Island Nations and Japan with regular high level competition, whilst offering the next generation All Blacks a stage on which they can stake their claim for Test honours.

The tournament structure for 2009 ANZ Pacific Nations Cup has been condensed with the five rounds being played over three weeks.  The first round will be played in Samoa and Tonga, with the remainder of the Tournament being played in Fiji.  The first four of the five rounds will be played within the IRB's International Test Window enabling Unions to secure the services of their overseas-based players.

2006 Champions: Junior All Blacks
2007 Champions: Junior All Blacks
2008 Champions: New Zealand Maori