Head-to-head

How it works: the gap between the two TheBreakdown ratings, neutral venue. Our own model built from every Test; see the rankings page for the method.

Test history

Points 410–574 in Japan’s favour, first met 15 Apr 1990. Japan have won the last 2.

Last 10 meetings

• Japan15 Sept 2024 · Pacific Nations Cup 2024 · Tokyo49–27
• Japan28 Sept 2023 · Men's Rugby World Cup 2023 · Toulouse28–22
• Samoa22 July 2023 · Men's Internationals 2023 · Sapporo22–24
• Japan5 Oct 2019 · Men's Rugby World Cup 2019 · Aichi Prefecture, Toyota City38–19
• Japan3 Oct 2015 · Men's Rugby World Cup 2015 · Milton Keynes26–5
• Japan30 May 2014 · Tour 2014 · Tokyo33–14
• Samoa17 June 2012 · World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2012 · Tokyo26–27
• Samoa2 July 2011 · World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2011 · Tokyo15–34
• Samoa30 Oct 2010 · Tour 2010 · Tokyo10–13
• Japan19 June 2010 · World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2010 · Apia31–23

Scores show Japan first.