2010 Pacific Rugby Cup News

The JK factor

John Kirwan (JK) caused havoc on the rugby field in his 63 test appearances, now as a coach he is instilling huge belief in his Japanese team.  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 ...

Another fantastic PRC

With the sole aim to improve the local talent, the PRC has just ended & unearthed a heap of future talent in the Tongan, Fijian and Samoan lands.  more ...

PRC - Warriors create history

The Fiji Warriors have created history to become the first team to successfully defend an IRB Pacific Rugby Cup title with a come-from-behind 26-17 win of the Fiji Barbarians this afternoon in Suva.  more ...

Fiji teams battle it out for the PRC title.

It truly is a battle of Fiji as 2 teams from this rugby crazy nation battle out to be the 2010 PRC champion.  more ...

PRC: Sore bodies on the rest in Fiji ahead of the final.

With the round robin play over, the knocks and bruises get a wee rest ahead of this weekends final of the PRC in Suva-Fiji.   more ...

PRC: Records tumble as Warriors thrash Reds

For the first time in the history of the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup, we will have a single country final after the Fiji Warriors recorded a brutal 48-0 thrashing of the Tau'uta Reds this evening in Sigatoka.  more ...

PRC: Barbarians secure top spot from win over Savai'i

Savai'i's IRB Pacific Rugby Cup campaign is over after the Barbarians secured top spot and a place in next week's final with a 19-14 win.   more ...

PRC: Upolu upset Gold to win their first of the Tournament

Upolu Samoa has scored an upset 24-20 win over Tautahi Gold to avoid the ignominy of being the first team to progress through the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup without a win.  more ...

PRC- last chance at a finals spot.

2 teams from Fiji are sitting pretty heading into the final round of the PRC, aiming at them is the best of the Pacific itching for a finals berth.  more ...

Savai’i Samoa hit the beach.

Having had a mixed bag of results in the PRC, the men from Samoa went to the beach to reignite their form.   more ...

PRC: Gold derailed

The previously undefeated Tautahi Gold have slipped from first to third place in the 2010 IRB Pacific Rugby Cup after the Fiji Warriors scored a tight 21-13 victory this evening in Nadi.  more ...

PRC - Comeback Kings stun Upolu

Notoriously slow starters, the Fiji Barbarians, have scored 26 unanswered points to come from behind and record their 3rd win of the 2010 IRB Pacific Nations Cup with a 36-25 victory over Upolu Samoa.  more ...

PRC- Savaii Samoa stay in the hunt.

Savai'i Samoa have kept their slim final hopes alive, for the time being at least, with a hard fought 34-23 win over the Tauíuta Reds in the first match of today's triple header in Nadi.  more ...

PRC- round 4 is action & a birthday wish.

Round 4 is upon us today in the PRC, these 3 matches will dictate who advances with a chance, and one player has made their birthday wish.  more ...

PRC- injury & fortune for the Fiji Warriors.

The Fiji Warriors bolster their squad, in comes France-based rocket Ropate Ratu and on last years form he will add zing to their title chances .  more ...

PRC- now is the time to shine.

After 3 matches already done and dusted, it is down to the last 2 games to find the finalists for the PRC 2010 title.  more ...

PRC - Gold sneak home in a thriller

Tautahi Gold remain the only unbeaten team in the 2010 IRB Pacific Rugby Cup with a 27-24 victory over a fast finishing Fiji Barbarians outfit this evening in Lautoka.  more ...

PRC - Reds steal victory off Upolu

The Tau'uta Reds have condemned the 2009 finalists to the bottom of the 2010 IRB Pacific Rugby Cup table with a last-minute 1 point win in the first match of today's triple header in Lautoka.  more ...

PRC- round 3 teams are named.

The dynamic PRC is all on again tomorrow, the teams have been named for the all important round 3 clashes played in Fiji.  more ...

PRC- The dust settles on round 2 results

The PRC has had 2 rounds and the shape of the competition is becoming clearer for some, and foggy for others.  more ...

Warriors inflict more pain on Upolu

The Fiji Warriors have bounced back from their surprise first round loss to record their first win of the 2010 PRC with a hard-fought 24-17 win over Upolu Samoa in the final match of a PRC triple header in Lautoka this evening.  more ...

Barbarians take the lead in 2010 PRC Race

The Fiji Barbarians have continued their impressive start to the 2010 IRB Pacific Rugby Cup to remain undefeated after accounting for the Tau'uta Reds 43-30 in an entertaining game in Lautoka this afternoon.  more ...

Tautahi Gold hold on for tight win over Savai'i Samoa

Tautahi have seen off a second half resurgence by Savai'i to prevail 16-14 in the Lautoka today.  more ...

PRC – Boots are laced in Fiji

Last years finalists in the PRC final are in a must win situation in the 2010 PRC, both the Fiji Warriors and Upolu Samoa are looking down the barrel after first up losses.  more ...

IRB Pacific Rugby Cup Legacy Program launched today

The IRB and the FRU are partnering with a number of high profile organisations to tackle some of the region’s key development challenges.  more ...

PRC -Barbarians down the Warriors

"It is like winning a World Cup beating these guys, most of them are in the Flying Fijians and we are very happy now" said Barbarians skipper Rupeni Nasiga at full time.  more ...

Tautahi Gold defeat Tau'uta Reds 26-10

Tautahi Gold were too strong for the Tau’uta Reds in the Tongan local derby to launch the 2010 IRB Pacific Rugby Cup, in front of 2800 people this afternoon at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa, eventually overcoming the more inexperienced Reds 26-10.  more ...

ANZ get behind the PRC

“Rugby and the Pacific go hand in hand- and as the leading bank in the Pacific with a presence in 12 Pacific countries, we’re delighted to support this event,” said Pacific CEO Michael Rowland.  more ...

PRC 2010- Warriors and Barbarians squads named.

Sevens sensation Emosi Vucago is set to make his move in the Pacific Rugby Cup, this is the first part of the RWC plan.  more ...

Pacific Rugby Cup 2010- on the horizon

People of the Pacific adore rugby, in fact it is right up there with food and religion as their most loved subjects on earth.  more ...

Exciting New Format for IRB Pacific Rugby Cup

The International Rugby Board has announced details of an exciting new format for the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup 2010, which will be played from May 5-29.  more ...