"VAN" (Sports Desk - 09.05.2025) :: World Rugby 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.
This year’s tournament will once again bring together six of the most dynamic and passionate rugby nations: Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga, and the USA, battling it out for glory and direct qualification for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, with defending PNC champions Fiji, set to defend their title with a home opener in Suva on 30 August.
Launched with a reimagined format and vibrant identity in 2024, the Pacific Nations Cup was designed to offer more consistent and meaningful competition for nations in the Pacific region. The 2025 edition builds upon that foundation, offering teams a chance to grow their High Performance programmes, compete on a global stage, and provide their players with high-performance opportunities in a structured and globally integrated tournament.
This year, for the first time, the Pacific Nations Cup Final Series will be hosted in the United States, underscoring USA Rugby’s growing role in the global game and its lead-up to hosting Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2031 and 2033, respectively.
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