Japan Maintains Winning Run on Action-packed Weekend of Rugby <\/p>\n
Japan\u2019s impressive winning run continues after recording a 37-29 victory against USA Eagles in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup in California on Saturday. <\/p>\n
The Rugby World Cup 2019 hosts eased to an impressive victory despite a Blaine Scully hat-trick for the home team. <\/p>\n
The victory follows wins over Canada and Samoa recorded since the Brave Blossoms secured Rugby World Cup 2015 qualification by winning the Asian 5 Nations. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Fiji opened their IRB Pacific Nations Cup account with a 45-17 win over Tonga in Lautoka. <\/p>\n
The Flying Fijians outscored their Island neighbours six tries to two to secure an impressive bonus point win and will await Samoa next week with confidence. <\/p>\n
WATCH THE MATCH HIGHLIGHTS & READ THE REPORTS HERE>> <\/p>\n
On a Super Saturday of tours and tests, the IRB Tbilisi Cup exploded into action with hosts Georgia recording a 23-13 victory over Spain. <\/p>\n
In the second match, Argentina Jaguars recorded a 45-20 win against Emerging Italy thanks to a rampaging second half performance. <\/p>\n
READ THE REPORTS HERE>> <\/p>\n
The weekend\u2019s action kicked off with the IRB Nations Cup on Friday afternoon where a dramatic thunderstorm spared Russia\u2019s blushes. <\/p>\n
Emerging Ireland were leading 66-0 in the opening match before a massive thunderstorm caused the match to be abandoned after 45 minutes. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile Florin Vlaicu kicked 19 points as Romania got their IRB Nations Cup title defence off to a winning start with a 34-16 victory over Uruguay. <\/p>\n
READ THE REPORTS HERE>> <\/p>\n
Fans can join the conversation and catch all the latest news @IRBmedia. <\/p>\n
The IRB website has a full programme of streamed matches coming up. <\/p>\n
CLICK HERE FOR THE SCHEDULE >> <\/p>\n
Fans can join the conversation and catch all the latest news @IRBmedia. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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