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The '''2009 [[Pacific Nations Cup]]''' is a [[rugby union]] tournament held between five national sides on the [[Pacific rim]]: [[Fiji national rugby union team|Fiji]], [[Japan national rugby union team|Japan]], [[Samoa national rugby union team|Samoa]], [[Tonga national rugby union team|Tonga]] and the [[Junior All Blacks]]<ref> [http://www.irb.com/pacificnationscup/news/newsid=2028219.html#junior+all+blacks+return+pnc Junior All Blacks return to PNC]</ref>. The [[New Zealand Māori rugby union team|New Zealand Māori]] team that won the tournament last year will no longer take part in this competition because of an [[NZRU]]'s decision. [[Australia A national rugby union team|Australia A]] has also decided to pull out due to a similar decision. The inaugural competition was held in [[Pacific_Nations_Cup#History|2006]]. This year the tournament will begin on on June 12th and ends on July 3, 2009 and most of the matches will be hosted by [[Fiji]]. The awarding of the key international tournament to the [[Fiji Rugby Union]] represents a further boost to the continued development of rugby in the region. The two opening round matches will be played outside of Fiji with Samoa hosting the Junior All Blacks in Apia and Tonga entertaining the Fijians in Nuku’alofa the following day before the tournament moves to Fiji for a 17-day festival of international Rugby spread across three match venues - the [[Post Fiji Stadium]] (Suva), [[Churchill Park (Lautoka)|Churchill Park]] (Lautoka) and [[Lawaqa Park]] (Sigatoka)
The '''2009 [[Pacific Nations Cup]]''' is a [[rugby union]] tournament held between five national sides on the [[Pacific rim]]: [[Fiji national rugby union team|Fiji]], [[Japan national rugby union team|Japan]], [[Samoa national rugby union team|Samoa]], [[Tonga national rugby union team|Tonga]] and the [[Junior All Blacks]]<ref>{{cite web|title= Junior All Blacks return to PNC|url=http://www.irb.com/pacificnationscup/news/newsid=2028219.html#junior+all+blacks+return+pnc|work=|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5iaqk3DpA|archivedate=2009-07-27|deadurl=no|accessdate=2009-07-03}}</ref>. The [[New Zealand Māori rugby union team|New Zealand Māori]] team that won the tournament last year will no longer take part in this competition because of an [[NZRU]]'s decision. [[Australia A national rugby union team|Australia A]] has also decided to pull out due to a similar decision. The inaugural competition was held in [[Pacific_Nations_Cup#History|2006]]. This year the tournament will begin on on June 12th and ends on July 3, 2009 and most of the matches will be hosted by [[Fiji]]. The awarding of the key international tournament to the [[Fiji Rugby Union]] represents a further boost to the continued development of rugby in the region. The two opening round matches will be played outside of Fiji with Samoa hosting the Junior All Blacks in Apia and Tonga entertaining the Fijians in Nuku’alofa the following day before the tournament moves to Fiji for a 17-day festival of international Rugby spread across three match venues - the [[Post Fiji Stadium]] (Suva), [[Churchill Park (Lautoka)|Churchill Park]] (Lautoka) and [[Lawaqa Park]] (Sigatoka)


The tournament is a round-robin where each team plays all of the other teams once. There are four points for a win, two for a draw and none for a defeat. There are also bonus points offered with one bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match and one bonus point for losing by 7 points or less.
The tournament is a round-robin where each team plays all of the other teams once. There are four points for a win, two for a draw and none for a defeat. There are also bonus points offered with one bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match and one bonus point for losing by 7 points or less.
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date = [[2009-06-12]]<br />16:00 |
date = [[2009-06-12]]<br />16:00 |
home = {{ru-rt|SAM}} |
home = {{ru-rt|SAM}} |
score = 16 &ndash; 17 <ref>[http://www.irb.com/pacificnationscup/matches/match=11020/index.html Match details (Samoa vs Junior All Blacks]</ref> |
score = 16 &ndash; 17 <ref>{{cite web|title= Match details (Samoa vs Junior All Blacks|url=http://www.irb.com/pacificnationscup/matches/match=11020/index.html|work=|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5iaqopwLh|archivedate=2009-07-27|deadurl=no|accessdate=2009-07-03}}</ref> |
away = {{ruA|NZL}} |
away = {{ruA|NZL}} |
homescore = '''Tries:''' [[Esera Lauina]], [[Gavin Williams (rugby union)|Gavin Williams]] <br />'''Con:'''<br /> '''Pen:''' [[Gavin Williams (rugby union)|Gavin Williams]] (2) |
homescore = '''Tries:''' [[Esera Lauina]], [[Gavin Williams (rugby union)|Gavin Williams]] <br />'''Con:'''<br /> '''Pen:''' [[Gavin Williams (rugby union)|Gavin Williams]] (2) |
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date = [[2009-06-18]]<br />15:10 |
date = [[2009-06-18]]<br />15:10 |
home = {{ru|FJI}} |
home = {{ru|FJI}} |
score = 17 &ndash; 45 <ref> [http://www.irb.com/pacificnationscup/matches/match=11022/index.html Match details: (Fiji vs Junior All Blacks)]</ref> |
score = 17 &ndash; 45 <ref>{{cite web|title= Match details: (Fiji vs Junior All Blacks)|url=http://www.irb.com/pacificnationscup/matches/match=11022/index.html|work=|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5iaqyX1BK|archivedate=2009-07-27|deadurl=no|accessdate=2009-07-03}}</ref> |
away = {{ruA-rt|NZL}} |
away = {{ruA-rt|NZL}} |
homescore = '''Tries:''' [[Neemia Kenatale]], [[Sakiusa Matadigo]], [[Illiesa Keresoni]] <br />'''Con:''' [[Alipate Noilea]] <br /> '''Pen:''' |
homescore = '''Tries:''' [[Neemia Kenatale]], [[Sakiusa Matadigo]], [[Illiesa Keresoni]] <br />'''Con:''' [[Alipate Noilea]] <br /> '''Pen:''' |
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date = [[2009-06-23]]<br />12:10 |
date = [[2009-06-23]]<br />12:10 |
home = {{ru-rt|SAM}} |
home = {{ru-rt|SAM}} |
score = 27 &ndash; 13 <ref> [http://www.irb.com/pacificnationscup/matches/match=11024/index.html Match details: (Samoa vs Tonga)]</ref> |
score = 27 &ndash; 13 <ref>{{cite web|title= Match details: (Samoa vs Tonga)|url=http://www.irb.com/pacificnationscup/matches/match=11024/index.html|work=|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5iar4GQ5W|archivedate=2009-07-27|deadurl=no|accessdate=2009-07-03}}</ref> |
away = {{ru|TGA}} |
away = {{ru|TGA}} |
homescore = '''Tries:''' [[Gavin Williams (rugby union)|Gavin Williams]], [[George Stowers]], [[Sailosi Tagicakibau]], [[Junior Poluleuligaga]]<br />'''Con:''' [[Ki Anufe]] (2) <br /> '''Pen:''' [[Gavin Williams (rugby union)|Gavin Williams]] |
homescore = '''Tries:''' [[Gavin Williams (rugby union)|Gavin Williams]], [[George Stowers]], [[Sailosi Tagicakibau]], [[Junior Poluleuligaga]]<br />'''Con:''' [[Ki Anufe]] (2) <br /> '''Pen:''' [[Gavin Williams (rugby union)|Gavin Williams]] |
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date = [[2009-07-02]]<br />15:10 |
date = [[2009-07-02]]<br />15:10 |
home = {{ru-rt|TGA}} |
home = {{ru-rt|TGA}} |
score = 25 &ndash; 47 <ref>[http://www.irb.com/pacificnationscup/matches/match=11028/index.html Match details: Tonga vs Junior All Blacks]</ref> |
score = 25 &ndash; 47 <ref>{{cite web|title= Match details: Tonga vs Junior All Blacks|url=http://www.irb.com/pacificnationscup/matches/match=11028/index.html|work=|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5iar70Dkd|archivedate=2009-07-27|deadurl=no|accessdate=2009-07-03}}</ref> |
away = {{ruA|NZL}} |
away = {{ruA|NZL}} |
homescore = '''Tries:''' [[Emosi Kauhenga]], [[Muli Kaufusi]], [[Mateo Malupo]] <br />'''Con:''' [[Pierre Hola]] (2)<br /> '''Pen:''' [[Pierre Hola]] (2) |
homescore = '''Tries:''' [[Emosi Kauhenga]], [[Muli Kaufusi]], [[Mateo Malupo]] <br />'''Con:''' [[Pierre Hola]] (2)<br /> '''Pen:''' [[Pierre Hola]] (2) |

Revision as of 03:22, 28 July 2009

The 2009 Pacific Nations Cup is a rugby union tournament held between five national sides on the Pacific rim: Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga and the Junior All Blacks[1]. The New Zealand Māori team that won the tournament last year will no longer take part in this competition because of an NZRU's decision. Australia A has also decided to pull out due to a similar decision. The inaugural competition was held in 2006. This year the tournament will begin on on June 12th and ends on July 3, 2009 and most of the matches will be hosted by Fiji. The awarding of the key international tournament to the Fiji Rugby Union represents a further boost to the continued development of rugby in the region. The two opening round matches will be played outside of Fiji with Samoa hosting the Junior All Blacks in Apia and Tonga entertaining the Fijians in Nuku’alofa the following day before the tournament moves to Fiji for a 17-day festival of international Rugby spread across three match venues - the Post Fiji Stadium (Suva), Churchill Park (Lautoka) and Lawaqa Park (Sigatoka)

The tournament is a round-robin where each team plays all of the other teams once. There are four points for a win, two for a draw and none for a defeat. There are also bonus points offered with one bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match and one bonus point for losing by 7 points or less.

Table

Pos Country Pld W D L F A +/- BP Pts
1  Junior All Blacks 4 4 0 0 161 79 +82 4 19
2  Fiji 4 3 0 1 112 120 -8 2 14
3  Samoa 4 2 0 2 91 74 +27 4 12
4  Japan 4 1 0 3 96 145 -49 2 6
5  Tonga 4 0 0 4 79 131 -52 1 1

Schedule

Round 1

2009-06-12
16:00
Samoa 16 – 17 [2] Junior All Blacks
Tries: Esera Lauina, Gavin Williams
Con:
Pen: Gavin Williams (2)		Tries: Hosea Gear, Israel Dagg
Con: Colin Slade (2)
Pen: Colin Slade
Apia Park, Apia
2009-06-13
12:00
Tonga 22– 36 [3] Fiji
Tries: Alipate Fatafehi, Toma Toke, Vungakoto Lilo
Con: Tevita Halaifonua (2)
Pen: Tevita Halaifonua		Tries: Timoci Nagusa (2), Viliame Seuseu, Sunia Koto, Alipate Noilea
Con: Taniela Rawaqa (4)
Pen: Taniela Rawaqa
Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa

Round 2

2009-06-18
15:10
 Fiji17 – 45 [4]Junior All Blacks 
Tries: Neemia Kenatale, Sakiusa Matadigo, Illiesa Keresoni
Con: Alipate Noilea
Pen:		Tries: Hosea Gear (3), Rene Ranger, Tom Donnelly, Tamati Ellison, Anthony Tuitavake
Con: Stephen Brett (4), Colin Slade
Pen: Stephen Brett
Churchill Park, Lautoka
2009-06-18
13:10
Japan 15 –34 [5] Samoa
Tries: Jack Tarrant, Hirotoki Onozawa
Con: Ryan Nicholas
Pen: Ryan Nicholas		Tries: Justin Va'a, Sailosi Tagicakibau, Mahonri Schwalger, Esera Lauina, Semo Sititi, penalty try
Con: Gavin Williams (2)
Pen:
Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka

Round 3

2009-06-23
12:10
Samoa 27 – 13 [6] Tonga
Tries: Gavin Williams, George Stowers, Sailosi Tagicakibau, Junior Poluleuligaga
Con: Ki Anufe (2)
Pen: Gavin Williams		Tries: Muli Kaufusi
Con: Pierre Hola
Pen: Pierre Hola (2)
Churchill Park, Lautoka
2009-06-23
15:10
Japan 21 – 52 [7] Junior All Blacks
Tries: Hitoshi Ono, Jack Tarrant, Koji Taira
Con: Ryan Nicholas (3)
Pen:		Tries: Hosea Gear (2), Victor Vito (2), Sione Lauaki (2), Craig Clarke, Colin Slade
Con: Colin Slade (5), Stephen Brett
Pen:
Churchill Park, Lautoka

Round 4

2009-06-27
12:10
Tonga 19 – 21[8] Japan
Tries: Joseph Vaka, Ilaisa Ma'asi, Tevita Halaifonua
Con: Pierre Hola (2)
Pen:		Tries: Shaun Webb (2)
Con: Ryan Nicholas
Pen: Ryan Nicholas, James Arlidge (2)
Churchill Park, Lautoka
2009-06-27
15:10
Samoa 14 – 19 [9] Fiji
Tries: Notise Tauafao
Con:
Pen: Gavin Williams (3)		Tries: Vereniki Goneva
Con: Seremaia Bai
Pen: Seremaia Bai (4)
Churchill Park, Lautoka

Round 5

2009-07-02
15:10
Tonga 25 – 47 [10] Junior All Blacks
Tries: Emosi Kauhenga, Muli Kaufusi, Mateo Malupo
Con: Pierre Hola (2)
Pen: Pierre Hola (2)		Tries: Hosea Gear (3), Rene Ranger, Sione Lauaki, Alby Mathewson, Robert Fruean
Con: Stephen Brett (3), Colin Slade (3)
Pen:
National Stadium, Suva
2009-07-03
15:10
Fiji 40 – 39 [11] Japan
Tries: Nemia Kenatale, Vereniki Goneva, Sireli Ledua, Netani Talei
Con: Seremaia Bai (4)
Pen: Seremaia Bai (4)		Tries: Takashi Kikutani (2), Taufa Toetu'u, Jack Tarrant, Yusuke Aoki
Con: Ryan Nicholas (4)
Pen: Ryan Nicholas (2)
National Stadium, Suva
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan

2009 Stats

Leading try scorers

Top 3 try scorers
Pos Name Tries Pld Team
1 Hosea Gear 9 4 Junior All Blacks
2= Jack Tarrant 3 4 Japan
2= Sione Lauaki 3 4 Junior All Blacks

Leading point scorers

Top 3 overall point scorers
Pos Name Points Pld Team
1 Seremaia Bai 34 (0T, 5C, 8P) 2 Fiji
2 Gavin Williams 32 (2T, 2C, 6P) 4 Junior All Blacks
3 Ryan Nicholas 30 (0T, 9C, 4P) 4 Japan

References

  1. ^ "Junior All Blacks return to PNC". Archived from the original on 2009-07-27. Retrieved 2009-07-03. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Match details (Samoa vs Junior All Blacks". Archived from the original on 2009-07-27. Retrieved 2009-07-03. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Match details (Tonga vs Fiji)
  4. ^ "Match details: (Fiji vs Junior All Blacks)". Archived from the original on 2009-07-27. Retrieved 2009-07-03. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Match details: (Japan vs Samoa)
  6. ^ "Match details: (Samoa vs Tonga)". Archived from the original on 2009-07-27. Retrieved 2009-07-03. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Match details: (Japan vs Junior All Blacks)
  8. ^ Match details: (Tonga vs Japan
  9. ^ Match details: (Samoa vs Fiji
  10. ^ "Match details: Tonga vs Junior All Blacks". Archived from the original on 2009-07-27. Retrieved 2009-07-03. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Match details: Fiji vs Japan
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