News Archive

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- 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 ...

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 ...

Julian Savea Named IRB Junior Player of the Year 2010

New Zealand wing Julian Savea has today been named the IRB Junior Player of the Year 2010.  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 ...

New Zealand Win JWC 2010

New Zealand retained the IRB Junior World Championship trophy for the third year in succession after producing a dominant display to beat Australia 62-17.  more ...

Australia and New Zealand Set for JWC Title Showdown

Defending champions New Zealand will seek to win their third successive IRB Junior World Championship title, in their way is arch rival Australia.  more ...

IRB Unveils Shortlist for Junior Player of the Year Award

The International Rugby Board has announced a shortlist of four nominees for the IRB Junior Player of the Year 2010, the second IRB Award in association with Emirates   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 –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 ...

Australia and New Zealand Reach IRB Junior World Championship Final

Defending champions New Zealand will play Australia in the IRB Junior World Championship 2010 final in Argentina on Monday, June 21.  more ...

PNC- Tonga are ready for Fiji

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

Semi Finalists Confirmed at IRB JWC Match Day Three

Defending champions New Zealand, Australia and England all enjoyed victories on the last day of pool action at the IRB Junior World Championship in Argentina to take their place in the semi finals, where they will be joined by South Africa as the best runner up across the three pools.   more ...