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Tonga Moves into The Finals As Favourite For Gold in the Women’s Rugby League 9’s

Honiara -Tuesday 21, 2023 Tonga’s Women’s Rugby League 9s team has extended an extraordinary winning streak at the Pacific Games, dominating Samoa 18-0 just a day after surprising the reigning gold medallists Fiji with a shock win. Tonga kicked off the opening day of the games with a decisive 16-0 victory over fellow debutants Vanuatu,

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Woolf discontented by ruck speed difference following defeat to England

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

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Toutai Kefu Bids Farewell as Tonga’s Rugby Coach After Rugby World Cup

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

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IKALE TAHI’S Star-Studded Roster Sets Sights on Historic Rugby World Cup Run

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,

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‘E kei sipoti mo ‘akapulu ‘a Liahona lolotonga ‘eku puleako: Sione Langi

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

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Tonga’s Rugby League Struggles Amidst Governance Turmoil and International Setbacks

In 2019, the Tonga National Rugby League (TNRL) experienced a major setback after its suspension and eventual ousting from the International Rugby League (IRL). This has thrown the rugby league community in Tonga into a state of uncertainty. The path for budding local players hoping to venture into Rugby League now appears ambiguous and undefined.

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