Canada Falls to Japan in Pacific Nations Cup, world Cup Qualification Still Within Reach
Sendai, Japan – august 30, 2025 – A spirited performance from Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team ultimately wasn’t enough to overcome a dominant second-half surge from Japan, resulting in a 57-15 defeat in Saturday’s Pacific Nations Cup pool stage match at Yurtec Stadium. While the Brave Blossoms proved too strong Canada’s qualification hopes for the 2027 Rugby World Cup remain firmly alive.