Connecticut Sun W 83:86 Dallas Wings W 
Uruguay 76:91 Argentina 
Panama 83:70 Cuba 
Phoenix Mercury W 90:67 Seattle Storm W 
New Zealand 106:102 Philippines 
Canterbury Rams 99:65 Manawatu Jets 
Hobart Chargers W 70:85 Melbourne Tigers W 
Brisbane Capitals W 68:81 Sunshine Coast Phoenix W 
South West Metro Pirates W 73:82 Logan Thunder W 
Imus Braderhood 94:124 GenSan Warriors 
Mt. Gambier W 64:95 Knox W 
Sandringham W 61:95 Waverley W 
Mackay Meteorettes W 78:88 Townsville Flames W 
Southern District Spartans W 79:86 Cairns W 
Japan U17 83:104 New Zealand U17 
Canada U17 86:100 Australia U17 
Hobart Chargers 63:101 Melbourne Tigers 
Brisbane Capitals 99:92 Sunshine Coast Phoenix 
South West Metro Pirates 85:112 Logan Thunder 
Ilagan Isabela Cowboys 107:90 Bacolod Masskara 
Cockburn Cougars W 103:66 Mandurah Magic W 
Australia 124:52 Guam 
East Perth Eagles W 89:76 South West Slammers W 
Willetton Tigers W 80:87 Joondalup Wolves W 
Mt Gambier 76:97 Knox 
Sandringham Sabres 101:91 Waverley 
Mackay Meteors 95:77 Townsville Heat 
Southern District 83:99 Cairns Marlins 
China 73:92 Japan 
China U17 84:63 Venezuela U17 
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.