http://www.planetrugby.com News en-gb Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:45:01 GMT © 2011 Rivals Digital Media Ltd All Rights Reserved. Rugby Union http://www.planetrugby.com/Images/Planet-Rugby/planetrugby-rss.gif http://www.planetrugby.com 120 Japan captain Takashi Kikutani hailed his Pacific Nations Cup-winning side, saying the team proved they can compete with the best.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3830_7036404,00.html3830_7036404Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:40:05 GMTNews Story Japan have won the IRB Pacific Nations Cup for the first time in their history on Wednesday after they defeated Fiji 24-13 in Lautoka.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3830_7034400,00.html3830_7034400Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:16:40 GMTNews Story The race for the Pacific Nations Cup is set to go down to the wire on Wednesday as all four teams are still in contention for the title.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3830_7034037,00.html3830_7034037Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:13:02 GMTNews Story Japan are the biggest climbers in the latest IRB World Rankings after defeating Tonga in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup in Suva.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3830_7032053,00.html3830_7032053Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:23:18 GMTNews Story Fiji hit back following their loss to Tonga by throwing the IRB Pacific Nations Cup wide open on Saturday, defeating Samoa 36-18.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3830_7029250,00.html3830_7029250Sat, 09 Jul 2011 09:36:38 GMTReport Japan responded to their opening defeat to Samoa by overcoming Tonga 28-27 in their Pacific Nations Cup fixture on Saturday.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3830_7029176,00.html3830_7029176Sat, 09 Jul 2011 07:06:25 GMTReport Fiji has dropped to a record-low 13th place in the world after a recent loss to Tonga, ensuring Samoa is the top-ranked team in the Pacific.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3830_7022313,00.html3830_7022313Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:41:02 GMTNews Story Alesana Tuilagi scored two tries as Samoa beat Japan 34-15 in their Pacific Nations Cup opener in Tokyo on Saturday.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3830_7015089,00.html3830_7015089Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:09:30 GMTReport Tonga pulled off a shock 45-21 victory over hosts Fiji in Saturday's opening game of 2011's IRB Pacific Nations Cup in Lautoka.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3830_7014814,00.html3830_7014814Sat, 02 Jul 2011 08:17:00 GMTReport Japan face defending Pacific Nations Cup champions Samoa in the tournament's opening fixture in Tokyo on Saturday. http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3830_7012882,00.html3830_7012882Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:44:21 GMTPreview Japan coach John Kirwan has urged his team to sharpen up their attack for their Pacific Nations Cup opener against holders Samoa.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3830_7006779,00.html3830_7006779Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:10:48 GMTNews Story