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Tonga XIII Defeat Exposes Deeper Problems Beyond the Scoreboard
By Melino Maka | Tonga Independent News | 3 November 2025 Tonga XIII’s 36–10 loss to the Kiwis in Auckland ...
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Mate Ma‘a Tonga: The Spirit of a Nation Amid Governance Turmoil
When the Tonga XIII take the field against the Kiwis at Eden Park tomorrow afternoon, one thing is certain — ...
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Tonga XIII Face Do-or-Die Clash with Kiwis in Pacific Cup Showdown
After last week’s heavy loss to Samoa, Tonga’s Pacific Cup campaign now hangs in the balance. Coach Kristian Woolf’s men ...
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From Auckland Grammar to Iowa State: The Rise of Jackson Kiss
For New Zealand basketball prospect Jackson Kiss, the journey from Auckland’s school courts to the bright lights of American college basketball ...
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Youth in Union Brings Hope and Opportunity to Tonga’s Young Rugby Players
News desk The Youth in Union 2025 tour has concluded in Tonga, celebrating another successful year of using sport, health, and education ...
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Tonga Tala to Make History on Home Court Against Australia
The Tonga Tala will make history when they play on home soil for the first time, hosting Australia’s rising netball ...
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TALI KE KAU ATU E TALA FEÁUHI SIPOTI KOMINIUELI TAÚFOÓU- 2026
Kuo tali é he Kautaha Sipoti Kominiueli á mamani ke hu hangatonu á e timi netipolo fakafonua á Tonga ko ...
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New Assistant Coaches Spark New Life into ‘Ikale Tahi
Halangahu, Soakai and Manu Breathe Energy into Tonga’s Campaign The ‘Ikale Tahi of Tonga opened their 2025 Pacific Nations Cup ...
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Tonga’s Risky Delay on the 2031 Pacific Games: Lessons Not Learned from 2019
When Tonga secured the right to host the XIX Pacific Games in 2031, it was more than a sporting victory ...
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Tonga Rugby Sevens Facing the Axe Amid Funding Crisis
Nukuʻalofa – August 6, 2025 Tonga’s national rugby sevens teams, both men’s and women’s, are on the verge of being ...
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Opinion: Pacific Rugby Shouldn’t Be a Pawn in a Bigger Political Game
When the British and Irish Lions ran out against the First Nations Pasifika XV on Tuesday night, the attention was ...
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Archery and Para Table Tennis Lead Tonga’s Medal Charge in Palau
By Tonga Independent News | July 6, 2025 | Koror, Palau Tonga has made a strong showing at the 2025 ...
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Jane Seymour Taufa: Tongan Thrower Claims State Shot Put Crown in California
Jane Seymour Taufa, a sophomore at the College of San Mateo (CSM), has solidified her status as one of California’s ...
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OPINION: Ardie Savea’s Moana Move: Is this the Greatest Transfer in Rugby History?
By Melino Maka | Tonga Independent News When Ardie Savea shocked the rugby world by signing with Moana Pasifika, most ...
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Dragons RFC Secure Tongan Star Fine Inisi in Major Signing Ahead of 2025–26 Season
Dragons RFC have officially announced the signing of Tongan international winger Fine Inisi, in a significant move that underscores the ...
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