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For rugby league powerhouse Siosiua Taukeiaho, the road back to the NRL has been anything but smooth, marked by multiple failed attempts and a high price tag that ultimately kept him sidelined from a return to the Sydney Roosters. The former Catalans Dragons player saw his potential NRL homecoming fall apart when he insisted on […]

As IRL’s oversight reshapes Tongan rugby league, local voices demand respect for decades of passion and sacrifice. When Tonga’s rugby league team captured the world’s attention during the 2017 World Cup, their astonishing rise wasn’t some fluke or a Cinderella story plucked from thin air. This success was born from a wellspring of raw talent—Tongan

The Tongan rugby league team is about to face one of their most formidable tests in recent years, and with it comes the weight of expectation on both seasoned veterans and emerging stars. As they gear up for this highly anticipated clash, all eyes are on the squad selections made by coach Kristian Woolf, which

The newly formed board overseeing Rugby League in Tonga, led by Lord Fakafanua, has encountered its first significant challenge. Their initial coaching appointment of John Strange, the highly regarded head coach of the Sydney Roosters NRLW team, has been met with swift backlash. Strange, known for his impressive credentials, resigned just a week into his

In a world where sport transcends borders, few teams embody the passion and pride of a nation quite like Mate Ma’a Tonga. Since 1986, the iconic red jersey has carried not just the hopes of an island, but the spirit of a global Tongan community. From the bustling streets of Nuku’alofa to the farthest corners

In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Flying Fijians delivered a statement performance, overcoming the Ikale Tahi 50-19 in an exhilarating clash at Teufaiva Stadium, toady. The win not only reinforced Fiji’s dominance in the reqion but also secured their place in the semi-finals of the Asahi Super Dry

Samoa delivered a commanding performance to claim their first victory of the Pacific Nations Cup with a 43-17 win over rivals Tonga in Apia on Friday. Despite a valiant second-half comeback by the Tonga, Samoa’s early dominance and clinical finishing secured a crucial win in their Pool A campaign. Winger Tuna Tuitama was the standout

Recent developments in Tongan Rugby League have raised significant concerns among fans and stakeholders. What should have been a golden era, fuelled by grassroots passion and national pride, is now overshadowed by decisions that, in my view, prioritise personal gain over the sport’s development in Tonga. For years, it seems that certain decisions by the

Kristian Woolf’s tenure as the head coach of Mate Ma’a Tonga has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. At his peak, Woolf guided the team to unforgettable victories against rugby league powerhouses Australia and Great Britain, catapulting Tonga to unprecedented heights in the sport. His strategic acumen and the heart he instilled in his players

The Tonga Rugby Football Union (TRFU)’s Head coaches are under immense pressure as they prepare for their upcoming match against the visiting Queensland Reds at Teufaiva Stadium this Friday. The Reds, who suffered a heartbreaking 34-35 loss to the touring Welsh team despite leading 35-31 with just 90 seconds remaining, played strongly against their more