2010 Pacific Nations Cup News

PNC -Samoa win PNC

Hosts Samoa defeated Fiji 31-9 in the final ANZ Pacific Nations Cup 2010 match to win their first ever PNC trophy in a dramatic finale.  more ...

PNC -Japan Blossom

A bonus try on full time has secured Japan a 26-23 win over Tonga to cap off their most successful Pacific Nations Cup ever.  more ...

PNC- Tonga chase a win

Tonga have yet to taste victory in this years PNC, however coach Isitola Maka is very proud of his new young team.   more ...

PNC- last chance for Manu Samoa

Playing at home and holding the expectations of their nation, the Manu Samoa side is primed for a strong finish in the PNC.   more ...

PNC- Japan visit Manunu village

Alisi Tupuailai was born in Samoa & plays international rugby for Japan; yesterday he took his team back to his roots at Manunu village.  more ...

PNC- record crowd for Samoa this weekend.

The Samoa Rugby Union is bringing the rugby to the people & the people to the rugby with creative ticketing.   more ...

Japan's Onozawa one try from world's top 10

Hirotoki Onozawa will line up for Japan against Tonga in the ANZ Pacific Nations Cup this weekend gunning for a team victory.  more ...

PNC- Courage and togetherness for Japan

In team Japan the key word is Yu’Ki, an ancient Samuri word for courage & togetherness. 15 will always beat 1 and their whole strategy is based on this ethic.  more ...

PNC- Rest and refocus time

After 2 rounds of the ANZ Pacific Nations Cup Fiji leads the race for the trophy, but anything can happen in Test match rugby.  more ...

PNC- Japan create history with a win over Samoa

Japan recorded their first ever ANZ Pacific Nations Cup victory over Samoa, as the Asian Five Nations champions beat the hosts 31-23 at Apia Park.  more ...

PNC - Fiji back from the brink to beat Tonga in a thriller

Fiji overcame a 28 point deficit to reign in the Ikale Tahi of Tonga to score a thrilling win this afternoon in Apia in the opening match of the second round of the ANZ Pacific Nations Cup.   more ...

PNC –teams are geared up for the must win games.

Battles of the Pacific and Japanese pride are all on the line in two piping hot test matches in Apia today.   more ...

PNC- Tonga are ready for Fiji

Tonga are flexing up in preparation for a must win match-up against Fiji in 48hrs.  more ...

ANZ Pacific Nations Cup Legacy Program Launched

The IRB has today launched the ANZ Pacific Nations Cup Legacy program.  more ...

IRB to stream Pacific Nations Cup matches live and on-demand

The IRB will be streaming the remainder of the IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2010 live and on-demand via its website, www.irb.com.  more ...

PNC- all teams are in Samoa for action.

Jetting in on the red eye flight the Fijian side were the last to arrive for the PNC tournament in Samoa.  more ...

PNC - Samoa sneak home

Samoa has prevailed to win their opening match of the 2010 ANZ Pacific Nations Cup with a 24-23 victory against Tonga this afternoon in Apia.  more ...

PNC- Japan & Fiji head to Samoa

The Japanese & Fijian teams have jetted into Samoa after their torrid encounter yesterday, waiting for them is some serious Pacific might.  more ...

PNC -locals inspire Fiji to victory over Japan.

Debutant Nikola Matawalu has inspired the Flying Fijians to a 22-8 victory over Japan in the opening round of the ANZ Pacific Nations Cup this afternoon in Lautoka.  more ...

PNC -Fiji is pumped for Japanese match

The Flying Fijians are back on their home track and looking to extent their dominance over the Japanese.   more ...

PNC- the Japanese are on a mission to do well in 2010

After a series of heart breaking losses to Fiji in recent years, the Japanese team is looking to turn the tide & seize victory this Saturday.  more ...

Samoa to Host ANZ Pacific Nations Cup 2010

The International Rugby Board has announced that Samoa will host the 2010 ANZ Pacific Nations Cup.   more ...