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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 19h

International

Result:

Ireland 13 - 26 New Zealand

Match report by NZ Herald:
www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/...

Match highlights:
youtu.be/xZCbAki4puY

#IREvNZL

Photo of the game with the full-time score.

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 21h

International

Result:

Scotland 85 - 0 USA

Match report by BBC Sport:
www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-...

Match highlights:
youtu.be/eB4hLgFXjA4

#SCOvUSA

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 21h

International

Result:

England 25 - 7 Australia

Match report by the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...

Match highlights:
youtu.be/kfxnvB_aDWA

#ENGvAUS

Photo of the match with the full-time score.

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 23h

International

Result:

Barbarians 19 - 33 All Blacks XV

Match report by Rugbypass
www.rugbypass.com/news/all-bla...

Match highlights:
youtu.be/CK7zmWNDv4U

#BARvABXV

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 1d

2027 Rugby World Cup / Samoa

The Manu Samoa squad for the RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament has been named. Unlike the PNC, this tournament is played in the international window; because of that, all fit players are available for selection.

More:
www.rugbyworldcup.com/2027/en/news...

List of the forwards named in the Manu Samoa squad.

List of the backs named in the Manu Samoa squad.

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 1d

International

🏉 Ireland v New Zealand
🗓️ Saturday 1 November 2025
📍 Chicago
🕒 3.10pm CDT (local) / 8.10pm GMT / 9.10am NZT* (*2 Nov)
📺 Virgin Media One & TNT Sports (IRE) / Sky Sport 1 (NZ)

Referee: Pierre Brousset (FFR)

#IREvNZL

Image with the team list of Ireland for the test against New Zealand. Media release with the team naming: https://www.irishrugby.ie/2025/10/30/farrell-names-ireland-team-to-face-new-zealand-in-chicago/

Image with the team list of New Zealand for the test against Ireland. Media release with the team naming: https://www.allblacks.com/news/all-blacks-team-to-play-ireland-in-gallagher-cup-the-rematch

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 1d

International

🏉 Scotland v USA
🗓️ Saturday 1 November 2025
📍 Edinburgh
🕔 5.40pm GMT / 1.40pm ET / 10.40am PT
📺 TNT Sports (SCO) / Peacock (USA)

Referee: Damián Schneider (UAR)

#SCOvUSA

Image with the team list of Scotland for the test against the USA. Media release with the team naming: https://scottishrugby.org/duhan-van-der-merwe-to-reach-50-against-usa/

Image with the team list of the USA for the test against Scotland. Media release with the team naming: https://eagles.rugby/news/mens-eagles-announce-match-day-23-to-face-scotland-in-edinburgh-20251030

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International

🏉 South Africa v Japan
🗓️ Saturday 1 November 2025
📍 London
🕓 4.10pm GMT (local) / 6.10pm SAST / 1.10am JST* (*Sun 2 Nov)
📺 SuperSport (RSA) / WOWOW Live & J SPORTS 1 (JPN)

Referee: Eoghan Cross (IRFU)

#RSAvJPN

Japan image credit: rugbyjp.com

Image with the team list of South Africa for the test against Japan. Media release with the team naming: https://www.springboks.rugby/news-features/articles/2025/10/28/porthen-to-make-bok-debut-as-erasmus-sticks-with-tested-combinations-against-japan/

Image with the team list of Japan (starting XV) for the test against Japan. Media release with the team naming: https://en.rugby-japan.jp/2025/10/31/brave-blossoms-named-for-historic-wembley-clash-against-springboks/

Image with the team list of Japan (reserves) for the test against Japan. Media release with the team naming: https://en.rugby-japan.jp/2025/10/31/brave-blossoms-named-for-historic-wembley-clash-against-springboks/

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International

🏉 England v Australia
🗓️ Saturday 1 November 2025
📍 London
🕒 3.10pm GMT (local) / 11.10pm AWST / 1.10am AEST* / 2.10am AEDT* (2 Nov)
📺 TNT Sports (ENG) / Stan (AUS)

Referee: Nika Amashukeli (GRU)

#ENGvAUS

Image with the team list of England for the test against Australia. Media release with the team naming: https://www.englandrugby.com/follow/news-and-media/england-team-face-wallabies-quilter-nations-series-2025-opener

Image with the team list of Australia for the test against England. Media release with the team naming: https://wallabies.rugby/news/wallabies-team-confirmed-to-play-england-at-twickenham-20251030

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International

🏉 Barbarians v All Blacks XV
🗓️ Saturday 1 November 2025
📍 Brentford
🕒 1.15pm GMT (local) / 2.15am NZT* (*2 Nov)
📺 Sky Sport 2 (NZ) / rest of the world?

Barbarians team:
www.barbarianfc.co.uk/news/lam-nam...

AB XV:
www.allblacks.com/news/all-bla...

Referee: Nic Berry (RA)

#BARvABXV

Image with the All Blacks XV team list for their game against the Barbarians.

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 7d

International

Result:

Japan 15 - 19 Australia

Match report by Rugbypass
www.rugbypass.com/news/eddie-j...

Match highlights:
youtu.be/y49-z-LC25Y

#JPNvAUS

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 7d

New Zealand / Bunnings NPC

Congratulations to Canterbury, winners of the 2025 National Provincial Championship!

Result of the Final:
Canterbury 36 - 28 Otago

Match report and highlights:
www.provincial.rugby/news/canterb...

#NPC2025

Photo of a celebrating Canterbury team, with captain Tom Christie lifting the NPC trophy.

Photo of the game with the full-time score: Canterbury 36 - 28 Otago.

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 9d

International

🏉 Japan v Australia
🗓️ Saturday 25 October 2025
📍 Tokyo
🕒 2.50pm JST (local) / 1.50pm AWST / 3.50pm AEST / 4:50pm AEDT / 5.50am UTC
📺 J SPORTS 1 & J SPORTS On Demand (JPN) / Stan (AUS)

Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (NZR)

#JPNvAUS

Image with the list of Japan's forwards for the game against Australia. Media release with the full team list: https://en.rugby-japan.jp/2025/10/24/brave-blossoms-named-to-face-wallabies-in-tokyo/

Image with the list of Japan's backs for the game against Australia. Media release with the full team list: https://en.rugby-japan.jp/2025/10/24/brave-blossoms-named-to-face-wallabies-in-tokyo/

Image with the list of Japan's reserves for the game against Australia. Media release with the full team list: https://en.rugby-japan.jp/2025/10/24/brave-blossoms-named-to-face-wallabies-in-tokyo/

Image with the team list of Australia for the game against Japan. Media release with the team list: https://wallabies.rugby/news/wallabies-team-confirmed-to-play-japan-in-tokyo-20251023

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 9d

New Zealand / Bunnings NPC

It's going to be a great NPC Final (and South Island derby)!

🏉 Canterbury v Otago
📅 Sat 25 October 2025
🕓 4.05pm NZT
🏟 Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
📺 Check you local broadcaster

Team lists:
www.provincial.rugby/news/bunning...

Referee: James Doleman

#NPC2025

Image with the details of the Final. See our post and link.

Image with the team lists of Canterbury and Otago for the 2025 NPC Final. See the link in our post for the text version.

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 14d

New Zealand / Bunnings NPC

Results, match reports and highlights of the semi-finals:
www.provincial.rugby/news/canterb...

It will be a Canterbury v Otago Final in Christchurch next Saturday!

#NPC2025

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 14d

International

Result Asahi Super Dry Challenge Match 2025:

Japan XV 7 - 71 Australia A

Match report:
www.rugby.com.au/news/osaka-o...

Match highlights:
youtu.be/d8wvEc1huOg

#JPNXVvAUSA

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 15d

International

Asahi Super Dry Challenge Match 2025 (uncapped):

🏉 Japan XV v Australia A
🗓️ Saturday 18 October 2025
📍 Osaka
🕐 1.00pm JST (local) / 2.00pm AEST / 3.00pm AEDT / 12.00pm AWST / 4.00am UTC
📺 J SPORTS 2 & J SPORTS On Demand (JPN) / Stan (AUS)

Referee: Morgan White (HKCR)

#JPNXVvAUSA

Image with the list of Japan XV forwards for the game against Australia A. Media release with the full team list: https://en.rugby-japan.jp/2025/10/16/japan-xv-set-to-take-on-australia-a-in-osaka/

Image with the list of Japan XV backs for the game against Australia A. Media release with the full team list: https://en.rugby-japan.jp/2025/10/16/japan-xv-set-to-take-on-australia-a-in-osaka/

Image with the list of Japan XV reserves for the game against Australia A. Media release with the full team list: https://en.rugby-japan.jp/2025/10/16/japan-xv-set-to-take-on-australia-a-in-osaka/

Image with the Australia A team list for the game against Japan XV. Media release with the team list: https://wallabies.rugby/news/faessler-to-captain-australia-a-against-japan-xv-20251015

Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 17d

International / Fiji

The Flying Fijians squad for their Northern Tour has been named. New names in the squad are Tim Hoyt, Pita Gus Sowakula and Atu Sokobale.

Fiji will play England, France and Spain on November 8, 15 and 22, respectively.

More info:
www.fbcnews.com.fj/sports/rugby...

Image with the Flying Fijians squad for their 2025 Northern Tour.

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 17d

International / SANZAAR

SANZAAR has released its international rugby calendar for the next five years, including the Rugby Championship (2027, 2028 & 2029), Nations Championship (2026, 2028 & 2030) and international multi-week tours (2026 & 2030).

More info:
super.rugby/therugbycham...

Image with the SANZAAR rugby calendar for 2026-2030.

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 17d

New Zealand / Bunnings NPC

Down to four teams: time for the Semi-Finals!

For the draw with kick-off times (in NZT), team lists and referees, see:
www.provincial.rugby/news/bunning...

#NPC2025

Image with the draw for the Semi-Finals of the NPC.

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 19d

International / New Zealand

The All Blacks XV squad for their Northern Tour has been announced.

The team is scheduled to play the Barbarians (1 Nov), England A (8 November) and Uruguay (15 November).

Media release:
www.allblacks.com/news/all-bla...

Image with the All Blacks XV squad list.

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 20d

International / New Zealand

The All Blacks squad for their Northern tour has been announced, today. One uncapped player has been included.

New Zealand play Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales in November.

More info:
www.allblacks.com/news/all-bla...

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 20d

International / Australia

The Wallabies squad for their end-of-year tour has been named. The 34-men squad includes two debutants.

Australia play Japan, England, Italy, Ireland and France in October-November 2025.

More info:
wallabies.rugby/news/wallabi...

Image with the Wallabies squad list for their end-of-year tour.

Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 20d

New Zealand / Bunnings NPC

Results, match reports and highlights of the quarter-finals:
www.provincial.rugby/news/heart-s...

Otago, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay and Canterbury progress to the semi-finals.

#NPC2025

Image with the results of the NPC quarter-finals.

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Pacific Rugby Hub @pacificrugbyhub.bsky.social · 23d

International / Australia

The Australia A squad for their match against Japan on Saturday 18 October 2025 has been named.

Media release:
wallabies.rugby/news/austral...

#AustraliaA

Image with the list of players named in the Australia A squad to tour Japan.