Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
30 April, 2026, 2:04 pm
Central - 29°C Rain
IN DEPTH
30 April, 2026, 2:04 pm Central - 29°C Rain

Japan books spot in RWC quarterfinals for the very first time

Japan books spot in RWC quarterfinals for the very first time

By Navitalai Naivalurua
14/10/2019

Japan's 28-21 victory over Scotland last night has booked them a spot in the history books and also the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup for the first time.

Japan's victory has landed them top spot in Pool A with 19 points while Ireland settles for second with 16 points.

Japanese wing, Kenki Fukuoka scored twice for the Brave Blossoms to help them create history.

Japan will face South Africa in the last quarterfinal at 10.15pm this Sunday.

In other results, Tonga defeated USA 31-19 and Wales beat Uruguay 35-13.

These are the other quarterfinal fixtues; Australia will face England at 7.15pm this Saturday, the All Blacks take on Ireland at 10.15pm this Saturday while France will play Wales at 7.15pm this Sunday.

 

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Lutu, Kulavia and Areki win gold for MGM at Coke Games
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School’s 2026 Coca-Cola Games campaign has started on a high note, winning three gold medals in the field events this m...
13 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Lutu, Kulavia and Areki win gold for MGM at Coke Games
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School’s 2026 Coca-Cola Games campaign has started on a high note, winning three gold medals in the field events this ...
13 minutes ago

There is no place for drugs in the lives of our young people - Tabuya
With the 2026 Coca-Cola Games starting today, Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya stresses there is no place for ...
54 minutes ago

Valebalavu and Singh hopeful of making the 400m Sub-Junior Girls final
Philipa Valebalavu of Tabia College and Amelia Singh of International School Suva had great runs in the sub-junior girls’ 400 metres heats today, ...
1 hour ago

MSAF calls for strict safety measures at sea after 9 missing fishermen case
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is urging members of the public to take heightened precautions when travelling at sea, following a recent ...
1 hour ago

Sila Central runner wins 400m heat in Suva in front of parents who travelled from Lau
The long journey from Totoya Island to Suva proved worthwhile for the proud parents of young sprinter Caucauniwasa Latolatomaivei, who watched their ...
1 hour ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Seaqaqa and Labasa cane farmers fear for livelihood due non-renewal of leases
While hundreds of leases have been renewed, non-renewals and subdivision of cane land for residential use in Seaqaqa are leaving many farming ...
1 day ago

Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
2 days ago

Drug lord Jone Vakarisi dies in military custody as investigations find unauthorised weapons outside RFMF inventory
Druglord, Jone Vakarisi has died in military custoday, 3 other associates have been released after questioning, 1 RFMF personnel remains in military ...
9 days ago

TOP