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Announcement of the Rugby League World Cup: Australia to Host with Matches in PNGThe International Rugby League (IRL) has announced that Australia will be the primary host for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, with some matches set to take place in Papua New Guinea (PNG). This decision came after France, initially slated to host […]

Tonga’s first female boxer to qualify for the Olympic Games says she will be going all out to fight for the Pacific in Paris.Fe’ofa’aki Epenisa, 28, is the first-ever female boxer to represent Tonga at the Olympic Games.While chasing a medal would be on her mind, the fact that she could influence a whole generation

In a thrilling display of rugby excellence, Japan XV emerged victorious over Tonga A with a final score of 65-15, clinching the 2024 Pacific Challenge. The match showcased the young Japanese players’ skill and determination from the very beginning.Japan XV set a brisk pace, scoring a try within the first two minutes. Kotaro Okawa’s dynamic

Kuo lava atu ‘a e fuhu lahitaha ‘oku taku he kau manako sipoti fuhu, ko e fuhu lahitaha ‘eni ‘o e senituli he vaha’a ‘o e hau ‘o mamani ko Tyson Fury pea mo Oleksandr Usyk, na’e fakahoko he ‘aho 28 Mee 2024 ki Riyadh, South Arabia.Na’e kau ‘eni he fuhu manakoa mo mamata’i lahi,

Excitement mounts as Moana Pasifika gears up for their inaugural Super Rugby Pacific clash in Tonga against the Highlanders this Saturday. A dozen players of Tongan descent are poised to showcase their talents for Moana Pasifika, eager to seize the moment.Under the guidance of Head Coach and former All Blacks captain, Fa’alogo Tana Umaga, some

Na’e faka’ohovale ki he kau manako ‘akapulu kotoa pe mo e kau poupou ‘o e timi ‘Ikale Tahi ‘a Tonga, hono fakahoko mai ‘i he ope ‘a e Konifelenisi ‘a e kau Faiongoongo pea mo e CEO fakataimi ‘o e ‘Akapulu ‘Iunioni ‘a Tonga ‘Aisea ‘Aholelei, ko hono fakahaa faka’ofisiale ‘a e faiako fo’ou ‘a

The CEO of Tonga Rugby Football Union (TRFU) Mr. Aisea Aholeli has confirmed to Tonga Independent that the Ikale Tahi will be hosting three countries in Tonga this year as part of a revamped schedule for Pacific nations by World Rugby. The Queensland Reds are also scheduled to take on Tonga XV in July, with

Koe tau malie ‘a e timi fo’ou ‘a Tonga moe timi taukei mo feangai ‘a Fiji. Na’e ‘ikai ke ‘iai ha ‘amanaki ‘e malohi ‘a Tonga, he koe timi ‘a timi ‘a Fiji, na’a nau kau atu nautolu ki he fe’auhi U20 ‘a mamani, pea fuoloa ‘enau feohi mo va’inga fakataha. ‘Ikai ke ngata ai

The Junior Ikale Tahi is gearing up to compete in a new under 20’s Rugby Competition hosted by Moana Pasifika. The games will be held at North Harbour, Auckland, with matches set to take place on next Tuesday February 27, March 2 and 6. This year’s competition promises some physical encounters as Tonga joins the

After 9 days of competition with 6 more to go, Tonga has secured 1 Gold, 3 Silver, and 6 Bronze medals. Tonga’s previous highest medal tally was at the 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa, where the team claimed 9 Gold, 5 Silver, and 15 Bronze medals. The remaining sports left over the next six days