The Pacific Nations Cup is an international rugby union competition held between six Pacific Rim nations: Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga, Canada and the United States. The tournament is intended to strengthen the Tier 2 rugby nations by providing competitive test matches in a tournament format.
The United States and Canada make their tournament debuts in 2013. Previously, New Zealand participated from 2006-2009, and Australia participated from 2007-2008. The inaugural tournament was the only one that carried the title of IRB Pacific 5 Nations; from 2007 the competition has been known as the IRB Pacific Nations Cup.
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