### [2026-09-19](/feed/2026/09/19/index.md)

##### 2026 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
# In rugby union, hosts Japan win their fourth Pacific Nations Cup title after defeating the defending champions Fiji 20–15 in the final at Chichibunomiya Stadium in Tokyo. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via RFI](https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20260919-japan-edge-fiji-to-win-pacific-nations-cup)

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