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Japan vs Samoa · Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup · 2027
Japan
vs
Samoa

Match preview

Pool E of the Rugby World Cup takes Samoa to Japan at Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle / Awabakal-Worimi on Sunday, 3 October 2027.

Japan have won 2 of the last 3 meetings; Japan won the most recent meeting 49-27 in September 2024.

Written automatically from the match data; updated as results come in.

Head to head

2
Japan wins (67%)
0
Draws (0%)
1
Samoa wins (33%)

Last 3 meetings, since July 2023

Biggest Japan win
49–27
15 Sept 2024
Biggest Samoa win
24–22
22 Jul 2023

Last 3 meetings

  • 15 Sept 2024 · Pacific Nations Cup
    Samoa27
    Japan49
  • 28 Sept 2023 · World Cup
    Japan28
    Samoa22
  • 22 Jul 2023 · Pacific Nations Cup
    Japan22
    Samoa24