Oklahoma City Dodgers 2:3 Sugar Land 
Omaha Storm Chasers 2:4 Indianapolis Indians 
Memphis Redbirds 8:6 Charlotte Knights 
Texas Rangers 10:4 Detroit Tigers 
St. Paul 1:16 Buffalo Bisons 
Quintana Roo 3:6 Veracruz 
El Paso Chihuahuas 7:9 Sacramento River Cats 
Salt Lake Bees 4:8 Las Vegas Aviators 
Oaxaca 4:9 Diablos Rojos 
Saltillo 5:12 Dos Laredos 
Monterrey 4:1 Chihuahua 
Laguna 8:3 Aguascalientes 
Bravos de Leon 6:2 Tabasco 
Seattle Mariners 1:0 Los Angeles Angels 
Tacoma Rainiers 1:6 Reno Aces 
Los Angeles Dodgers 12:7 San Diego Padres 
Orix Buffaloes 4:4 Seibu Lions 
Yakult Swallows 2:7 Yokohama BayStars 
Rakuten Gold. Eagles 8:0 Nippon Ham Fighters 
Hanshin Tigers 1:5 Hiroshima Carp 
Fukuoka S. Hawks 3:2 Chiba Lotte Marines 
Chunichi Dragons 1:0 Yomiuri Giants 
KIA Tigers 3:11 NC Dinos 
Kiwoom Heroes 6:5 Doosan Bears 
KT Wiz Suwon 0:4 Lotte Giants 
LG Twins 1:8 Hanwha Eagles 
SSG Landers 4:6 Samsung Lions 
Chinatrust Brothers 3:5 Rakuten Monkeys 
TSG Hawks 6:3 Uni Lions 
Wei Chuan Dragons 3:6 Fubon Guardians 
Fiji is all set to turn Cardiff into a little piece of Suva this Saturday. They’ll take on Wales in the first match of the new Nations Championship. The Fijian players want to make the stadium feel like a home game, even though it’s in Wales.
A Unique Home Match on Foreign Soil
Because of scheduling and travel costs, Fiji will ‘host’ Wales at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium instead of in Suva. The team hopes to create a party atmosphere with fans bringing flags, drums, and songs from the islands. They believe the energy can boost their performance.
- Fijian supporters in the UK are expected to turn out in large numbers.
- Players will aim to play fast, offload-heavy rugby to unsettle Wales.
- This is the first time the Nations Championship features such a cross-border ‘home’ game.
What This Game Means for Both Teams
For Wales, it’s a chance to start the new competition strong in front of their own crowd. For Fiji, it’s an opportunity to prove they can beat a top-tier side away from home. The result could set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
- Wales will rely on set-piece strength and disciplined defense.
- Fiji will lean on individual brilliance and quick ruck speed.
- Both teams see this as a must-win to build momentum.
A Historic Start for the Nations Championship
The Nations Championship promises more cross-hemisphere clashes like this one. Fiji’s attempt to create a slice of Suva in Cardiff shows how global rugby is becoming. Win or lose, the Fijian spirit will be on full display, reminding everyone that rugby brings cultures together.