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RugbyU: Fiji beat USA in Pacific Nations Cup

Fiji kept alive their hopes of winning the Pacific Nations Cup rugby tournament when they beat the United States in a comprehensive 35-10 showing in Japan on Wednesday. The Pacific islanders scored four tries against the Americans' one during the game in Nagoya, central Japan. The victory takes Fiji to two wins against one defeat for 11 points, trailing leaders Canada by only one point. Canada will play Japan later in the day.

RugbyU: Pacific Nations Cup result - Fiji 35 USA 10

Result of a Pacific Nations Cup match between Fiji and the USA on Wednesday: Fiji 35 USA 10 H-t: 17-10 Scorers: Fiji - Tries: Nikola Matawalu, Timoci Nagusa, Masi Matadigo, Nemia Kenatale. Conversions: Seremaia Bai (3). Penalties: Seremaia Bai (3). USA - Try: Andrew Suniula. Conversion: Adam Siddall. Penalty: Adam Siddall. afp

RugbyU: North fitness lifts Lions for first Test

Powerful wing George North is fit to face the Wallabies in the opening Test on Saturday and help the British and Irish Lions forget their first non-Test defeat in Australia in 42 years. Assistant coach Rob Howley on Wednesday said his fellow Welshman had fully recovered from a hamstring strain. The flying winger passed a fitness test Wednesday morning following the 14-12 loss to the ACT Brumbies in Canberra on Tuesday night. "I've never seen him in better shape and he's available for selection which is a huge fillip for us," Howley said.

RugbyU: North fitness lifts Lions for first Test

Powerful wing George North is fit to face the Wallabies in the opening Test on Saturday and help the British and Irish Lions forget their first non-Test defeat in Australia in 42 years. Assistant coach Rob Howley on Wednesday said his fellow Welshman was fully recovered from a hamstring strain. The flying winger passed a fitness test Wednesday morning following the 14-12 loss to the ACT Brumbies in Canberra on Tuesday night. "I've never seen him in better shape and he's available for selection which is a huge filip for us," Howley said.

RugbyU: Brumbies end Lions unbeaten run days from Test

The British and Irish Lions crashed to their first loss on tour in Australia Tuesday when they were upset 14-12 by the tenacious ACT Brumbies just days out from the opening Test against the Wallabies. The Lions, fielding six injury reinforcements, were incohesive and nervous and were physically beaten at the breakdown by the Australian Super Rugby conference leaders, themselves missing six Wallabies in camp.

RugbyU: ACT Brumbies 14 British and Irish Lions 12

Result of a tour match between the British and Irish Lions and the ACT Brumbies on Tuesday: ACT Brumbies 14 British and Irish Lions 12 H-t: 8-3 Brumbies - Tries:Tevita Kuridrani (5); Penalties: Jesse Mogg (39, 45, 55) . British and Irish Lions - Penalties: Stuart Hogg (40, 57), Owen Farrell (64, 72) Teams

RugbyU: Brumbies stun Lions with upset win

The British and Irish Lions suffered their first loss on tour in Australia Tuesday when they were upset 14-12 by the ACT Brumbies, who put in a tenacious defensive performance. Just four days out from the opening Test with the Wallabies, the injury-hit Lions were uncharacteristically nervous and hesitant in the face of the Brumbies determination. It was the first win by a provincial side against the Lions since Queensland beat the tourists in 1971 and they were also only the sixth Australian side to keep the Lions try-less.

RugbyU: ACT Brumbies 14 British and Irish Lions 12

Result of a tour match between the British and Irish Lions and the ACT Brumbies on Tuesday: ACT Brumbies 14 British and Irish Lions 12 H-t: 8-3 Brumbies - Tries:Tevita Kuridrani (5); Penalties: Jesse Mogg (39, 45, 55) . British and Irish Lions - Penalties: Stuart Hogg (40, 57), Owen Farrell (64, 72) Teams Brumbies (15-1) - Jesse Mogg; Henry Speight, Tevita Kuridrani, Andrew Smith, Clyde Rathbone; Matt Toomua, Ian Prior; Peter Kimlin (capt), Colby Faingaa, Scott Fardy; Sam Carter, Leon Power; Scott Sio, Siliva Siliva, Ruan Smith.

RugbyU: ACT Brumbies 14 British and Irish Lions 12

Result from a tour match between the British and Irish Lions and the ACT Brumbies on Tuesday: ACT Brumbies 14 British and Irish Lions 12 H-t: 8-3 afp

RugbyU: ACT Brumbies 8 Lions 3 at half-time

Half-time score in the rugby tour match between the British and Irish Lions and the ACT Brumbies on Tuesday: ACT Brumbies 8 British and Irish Lions 3 afp
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