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Rugby Union http://www.planetrugby.com/Images/Planet-Rugby/planetrugby-rss.gif http://www.planetrugby.com 120 The IRB has announced the new format for the Pacific Rugby Cup, contested between two sides each from Tonga, Fiji and Samoa.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_6011716,00.html3894_6011716Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:22:22 GMTNews Story The Pacific Islanders claimed the first Test victory of their four-year existence with a 25-17 success over Italy in Reggio Emilia.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4535376,00.html3894_4535376Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:09:29 GMTReport What was expected to be a benchmark tour for the Pacific Islands trundles into Reggio Emilio on Saturday looking a little glum.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4528077,00.html3894_4528077Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:25:42 GMTPreview Tongan flanker Nili Latu will lead the Pacific Islanders against Italy on Saturday in their tour finale after captain Mosese Rauluni was dropped to the bench.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4523719,00.html3894_4523719Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:46:29 GMTNews Story Argentina may currently occupy fourth position in the IRB World Rankings, but were they to lose to Ireland at Croke Park this weekend then they could lose that position to England, France or Wales depending on results elsewhere.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4520734,00.html3894_4520734Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:44:55 GMTNews Story France eased to a 42-17 win over the Pacific Islands on Saturday, but the match was marred by an appalling challenge on Jean-Baptiste Elissalde by Napolioni Nalaga, which saw the Fijian sent off and Elissalde stretchered off unconscious.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4503322,00.html3894_4503322Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:11:54 GMTReport As was the case against Argentina last week, France's starting XV will see a couple of familiar faces in the opposing line-up when they host the Pacific Islanders in Sochaux on Saturday.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4496999,00.html3894_4496999Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:13:42 GMTPreview France showed how they could win ugly in beating bogey team Argentina last weekend, but if French fans are looking for more expansive rugby against the Pacific Islanders this weekend then they may be sorely disappointed.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4496848,00.html3894_4496848Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:06:14 GMTNews Story The Pacific Islanders have named their team to face France in Sochaux on Saturday and many of them will feel at home - no less than seven players in the starting XV ply their trade in the Top 14 or Pro D2.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4490229,00.html3894_4490229Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:39:33 GMTNews Story The Pacific Islanders Tongan Loose forward Finau Maka has been ruled out of his side's Test against France on Saturday due to a ankle injury.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4489255,00.html3894_4489255Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:06:02 GMTNews Story France coach Marc Lièvremont has made three changes - two of them up front - to his line-up to tackle the Pacific Islanders at the Stade Auguste Bonal in Sochaux on Saturday.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4485048,00.html3894_4485048Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:18:37 GMTNews Story Pacific Islanders captain Mosese Rauluni said their constituent nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga needed more game time between World Cups if they were to compete effectively with Rugby Union's major powershttp://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4479941,00.html3894_4479941Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:42:54 GMTNews Story Pacific Islanders captain Mosese Rauluni insists his side will not be "cannon fodder" for England at Twickenham on Saturday.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4462098,00.html3894_4462098Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:56:46 GMTNews Story Fijian Seru Rabeni hopes the Pacific Islanders can "create some history" during the autumn internationals, starting with Martin Johnson's England at Twickenham on Saturday.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4461801,00.html3894_4461801Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:22:20 GMTNews Story The Pacific Islanders have named their starting XV to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4458827,00.html3894_4458827Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:37:53 GMTNews Story Former club-mate Seilala Mapusua is keen to spoil Riki Flutey's England debut when the Pacific Islanders roll into Twickenham on Saturday. http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4454824,00.html3894_4454824Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:05:21 GMTNews Story Saracens scrum-half Mosese Rauluni has been confirmed as captain of the Pacific Islands for their forthcoming Tests against England, France and Italy.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4449042,00.html3894_4449042Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:04:26 GMTNews Story The Pacific Islanders want to prove the success of Fiji and Tonga at last year's Rugby World Cup was no flash in the pan by winning their first-ever Test on their European tour starting next week.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4424941,00.html3894_4424941Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:59:33 GMTNews Story Fijian Ilivasi Tabua stood down on Tuesday as Head Coach of the Pacific Islanders' squad to tour Europe in November.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4183476,00.html3894_4183476Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:00:14 GMTNews Story Former Fijian coup leader and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is to manage the Pacific Islanders team on its tour to England, France and Italy.http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3894_4133676,00.html3894_4133676Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:55:13 GMTNews Story