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Every men’s Test, 1871 to today
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Japan v Tonga: played 20, won 11, drawn 0, lost 9 · points 542–493

Played
20
Draws
0
Average margin
15.6
Average total points
51.8

Biggest margin: Japan 16–57 Tonga (2006, by 41).

Tests are matches between two national senior sides in World Rugby’s match feed, plus the British & Irish Lions. Matches scored in goals and tries (before 1892) show no score, and a few early or minor-nation results are placeholders in the feed. Many older matches have no competition name, so competition searches miss them.

  • 14 Sept 2025
    Tonga v Japan
    Pacific Nations Cup 2025 · DICK'S Sporting Goods Park
    24–62
  • 29 July 2023
    Japan v Tonga
    Men's Internationals 2023 · Hanazono Rugby Stadium
    21–16
  • 3 Aug 2019
    Tonga v Japan
    World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2019 · Hanazono Rugby Stadium
    7–41
  • 18 Nov 2017
    Japan v Tonga
    Tour 2017 · Stade Ernest-Wallon
    39–6
  • 3 Aug 2015
    Tonga v Japan
    World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2015 · Swanguard Stadium
    31–20
  • 25 May 2013
    Japan v Tonga
    World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2013 · Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium
    17–27
  • 10 June 2012
    Japan v Tonga
    World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2012 · Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium
    20–24
  • 21 Sept 2011
    Tonga v Japan
    Men's Rugby World Cup 2011 · Northland Events Centre
    31–18
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  • 9 July 2011
    Tonga v Japan
    World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2011 · National Stadium
    27–28
  • 26 June 2010
    Japan v Tonga
    World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2010 · Apia Park
    26–23
  • 27 June 2009
    Tonga v Japan
    World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2009 · Churchill Park
    19–21
  • 15 June 2008
    Japan v Tonga
    World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2008 · Yurtec Stadium
    35–13
  • 2 June 2007
    Tonga v Japan
    World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2007 · International Stadium
    17–20
  • 4 June 2006
    Japan v Tonga
    World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2006 · Honjo Stadium
    16–57
  • 26 May 2002
    Japan v Tonga
    Kumagaya Rugby Stadium
    29–41
  • 3 June 2000
    Japan v Tonga
    Pacific Rim Championship 2000 · Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium
    25–26
  • 8 May 1999
    Japan v Tonga
    Pacific Rim Championship 1999 · Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium
    44–17
  • 19 Feb 1995
    Japan v Tonga
    Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium
    16–24
  • 11 Feb 1995
    Japan v Tonga
    Nagoya Municipal Mizuho Park Rugby Ground
    16–47
  • 8 Apr 1990
    Japan v Tonga
    Men's Rugby World Cup Qualifying 1991 · Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium
    28–16