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IRB PACIFIC NATIONS CUP
NewsPacific Islanders aiming high
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.
Tabua quits as PI coach
Fijian Ilivasi Tabua stood down on Tuesday as Head Coach of the Pacific Islanders' squad to tour Europe in November.
Rabuka to manage Islanders on tour
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.
Samoa wow their way to victory
Samoa stole a nine-try thriller by five tries to four in a pulsating 37-31 win over Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday.
Waldrom try wins Maori the PNC
Thomas Waldrom's last-gasp try gave New Zealand Maori the Pacific Nations Cup with a 21-18 win over Australia A in Sydney on Sunday.
Tonga sign off in style
Tonga finished their IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2008 campaign on a high by defeating Fiji 27-16 at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa on Saturday.
Preview: Tonga v Fiji
After impressing at the Rugby World Cup last year, Tonga have flattered to deceive in this year's Pacific Nations Cup and enter the final weekend still looking for their first win.
Boks' top spot on the line
New Zealand and South Africa will be playing for more than Tri-Nations points when they meet in Wellington on Saturday - the winners will also secure top spot on the IRB World Rankings.
Preview: Australia A v New Zealand Maori
Phil Mooney has named ten players with full Australia experience for Sunday's Pacific Nations Cup decider between Australia A and New Zealand Maori.
Australian understudies smash Fiji
The forthcoming Pacific Nations clash between Australia A and New Zealand Maori will be a virtual final with both sides heading into the final week undefeated after victories in the latest round of matches.
Samoa win basement battle
Samoa made the most of their dearth of possession to beat Tonga 20-15 in the Pacific Nations Cup in Nuku'alofa on Saturday, almost certainly consigning the Tongans to the wooden spoon.
NZ Maori turn on the style
New Zealand Maori swept Japan aside in Napier in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday, winning 65-22 courtesy of a second-half try shower that included a hat-trick from Hosea Gear.
Tahu happy with life in Union
Former Rugby League star Timana Tahu has said he has no regrets about his switch to Rugby Union, revealing he had wanted to swap codes four years ago.
Preview: NZ Maori v Japan
With the All Blacks having a week off, attention switches to the Pacific Nations Cup match between Japan and the unbeaten New Zealand Maori in Napier on Saturday.
Preview: Australia A v Fiji
Australia World Cup winger Drew Mitchell will look to push his Test claims from full-back when he lines up for Australia A against Fiji in Brisbane on Sunday.
