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Defending champions Fiji defeated Canada and hosts Japan emphatically beat USA in the semi-finals of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026, setting up a mouthwatering title decider next weekend.

World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between South Africa and New Zealand, the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup and men’s internationals from August to October.

World Rugby and Asahi Breweries Limited have announced that Asahi Super Dry will continue as the Title Partner and Official Beer of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026, which runs from 12-19 September in Japan.

World Rugby has announced further details of a revised red card sanction process trial featuring automatic off-field sanctions for players shown red cards.

Japan XV claim the title off defending champions Fiji Warriors after a 65-15 win over Tonga A in the final round in Apia on Saturday.

A new annual men’s 15s competition involving Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga and USA will launch in 2024, reaffirming World Rugby’s commitment to increasing global competitiveness on the road to Rugby World Cups in Australia (2027) and USA (2031).