Asahi Super Dry becomes title sponsor of Pacific Nations Cup

World Rugby and Asahi Breweries Limited have announced that Asahi Super Dry will be the title sponsor and official beer of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup, which kicks off on 23 August.

Asahi will play a leading role in showcasing the six-team men’s international competition running between 23 August and 21 September, which has been reimagined to optimise high performance, fan engagement and revenue outcomes as a major event in the annual rugby calendar.

The Asahi Group is a firm supporter of rugby, having played a leading role in delivering Rugby World Cup France 2023, the most commercially successful rugby event ever, as a Worldwide Partner. The title sponsorship of one of the world’s premier annual rugby events is a natural progression for Asahi and reflects their continued support of rugby on a global basis.

ASAHI SUPER DRY PACIFIC NATIONS CUP 2024
Fixtures | Location | Kick off (local times)

Pool Phase – Week 1 (23-25 August)

• Fiji v Samoa | HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, Fiji | Fri 23 August, 18:00 (GMT+12)
• Canada v Japan | BC Place, Vancouver, Canada | Sun 25 Aug, 14:00 (PDT)

Pool Phase – Week 2 (30-31 August)

• Samoa v Tonga | Apia Park, Apia, Samoa | Fri 30 Aug, 17:00 (GMT+13)
• USA v Canada | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, USA | Sat 31 Aug, 18:00 (PDT)

Pool Phase – Week 3 (6-7 September)

• Tonga v Fiji | Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku’alofa, Tonga | Fri 6 Sept, 16:00 (GMT+13)
• Japan v USA | Kumagaya Rugby Stadium, Saitama, Japan | Sat 7 Sept, 19:05 (JST)

Finals – Week 4 (14-15 September)

• Fifth place play-off | Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | Sat 14 Sept, 16:00 (JST)
• Semi-Final 1 | Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | Sat 14 Sept, 19:05 (JST)
• Semi-Final 2 | Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | Sun 15 Sept 15:05 (JST)

Finals – Week 5 (21 September)

• Third place play-off | Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Osaka, Japan | Sat 21 Sept, 16:00 (JST)
• Final | Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Osaka, Japan | Sat 21 Sept, 19:05 (JST)