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HONIARA (Solomon Islands) – Tonga have announced themselves at the Pacific Games with a gutsy win over New Caledonia at the Pacific Games. It was the match of the day, with New Caledonia controlling the match until late in the fourth quarter, when the Tongans had one final push to clench victory, 82-80. Veterans, Marcus […]

In his post-match press conference after Tonga’s narrow defeat by England 22-18 , Tonga’s head coach Kristian Woolf expressed his thoughts on the game. He stated, “England deserved to win. Shaun Wane did an excellent job, and they were well-prepared, despite having only two training sessions before the test match. Their performance was commendable, and

After leading the Ikale Tahi since 2016, Toutai Kefu has announced that his tenure as Tonga’s coach will come to a close following their final pool match against Romania in the Rugby World Cup. Tonga, unfortunately, found themselves eliminated from the tournament after facing consecutive defeats from Ireland, South Africa, and Scotland – three of

After the 2021 alteration in international rugby eligibility rules, Tonga boasts an impressive team roster, raising expectations of a maiden World Cup quarter-final entry. Although they face top-tier teams like world leaders Ireland, defending champions South Africa, and fifth-place Scotland, the optimism is tangible. Tonga’s 2023 ensemble includes former All Blacks such as George Moala,

Ko e fakama’ala’ala mahino ia mo mafana ‘a e puleako ma’olunga Liahona Palesiteni Sione Langi, ki he ngaahi matu’a, kau poupou mo e longa’i fanau ‘akapulu grade3 ‘a Liahona ‘i he’enau katoanga’i fiefia ‘a e ikuna kafakafa ‘a e grade pe taha mei Liahona na’e hau he fe’auhi ‘akapulu ‘a e ngaahi ako he Falaite

Tu’ofiha hono ta’ofi ‘a ‘Eva Mafi ke tuku ‘ene kaunoa he komiti Fakamaau mo e ‘ikai pe lolotonga ‘ene ngaue he va’a sipoti he ‘oku (conflict of interest). Kuo taa tu’olahi hono toutou ‘ohake he ngaahi ongoongo fekau’aki pea mo e palopalema ‘i he komiti Fakamaau ‘Akapulu ‘Iunioni ‘a Tonga, ka ‘oku ‘alu pe ‘eni

Amidst overcast skies and an eerie calm, conditions traditionally conducive to a robust game of rugby, a highly anticipated showdown between two national teams took centre stage. Unfortunately, the on-field spectacle fell woefully short of the fervent expectations shared by spectators and enthusiasts alike. The much-anticipated dynamic and high-energy clash turned into a disheartening spectacle

Rugby is a game that binds nations, communities, and individuals. It’s more than just a sport; it’s a testament to discipline, dedication, and teamwork. In the realm of rugby, very few can claim the dedication and tenacity that the Ikale Tahi national rugby team embodies. Yet, like every great legacy, there are periods of triumphs

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has recently embarked on a visit to the Kingdom of Tonga to personally observe FIFA Forward initiatives and discuss further development of football in the country. During his trip, he was accompanied by Lord Ve’ehala, the President of the Tonga Football Association (TFA), and met with the Prime Minister, the Honourable