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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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RUGBY LEAGUE

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 ...
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A’u ki Fale Alea mo e IRB palopalema kau Fakamaau ‘akapulu makatu’unga mei he kau ngaue MIA

Tu’ofiha hono ta’ofi ‘a ‘Eva Mafi ke tuku ‘ene kaunoa he komiti Fakamaau mo e ‘ikai pe lolotonga ‘ene ngaue ...
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Tonga vs. Canada Rugby Match Reflects a Crisis in Commitment and Quality

Amidst overcast skies and an eerie calm, conditions traditionally conducive to a robust game of rugby, a highly anticipated showdown ...
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Standing Behind Coach Toutai Kefu: Unearthing the True Obstacles of Tongan Rugby

Rugby is a game that binds nations, communities, and individuals. It’s more than just a sport; it’s a testament to ...
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Visits Tonga to Witness Progress and Discuss Football Development

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has recently embarked on a visit to the Kingdom of Tonga to personally observe FIFA Forward ...
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Daniel Tupou’s Try Scoring Record Set to Stand for Decades

Roosters fullback James Tedesco has expressed his belief that Daniel Tupou’s recently broken the try scoring record at the Sydney ...
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RUGBY UNION

Kefu makes seven changes after Fiji defeat.

Looking to bounce back from their defeat to Fiji, Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu has made seven changes to his ...
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Hake kataki fanau va’inga ‘Ikale Tahi he kau fakaanga, kaku tui ni’ihi ta’efakapolofesinale”

Hake kataki fanau va’inga ‘Ikale Tahi he kau Fakaanga, ka ‘oku tui ni’ihi ta’efakapolofesinale. ‘I he hili ‘a e ulungia ...
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Tonga Unveils Powerful Lineup for Showdown Against Australia ‘A’

Tonga’s head coach, Toutai Kefu, has unveiled a formidable lineup for the upcoming match against Australia ‘A’ at Teufaiva Stadium ...
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Pickleball ‘a e sipoti tupu vave mo manakoa taha ‘i Mamani kau ai ‘a Tonga ni.

Kuo hoko ‘a e va’inga fo’ou na’e kamata mei ‘Amelika pea kuo ne ‘i Tonga ni ‘i he ta’u ‘e ...
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Toutai Kefu Inducted into Queensland Reds Rugby Hall of Fame

The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) have inducted three legends of the game into the QRU Hall of Fame. The three ...
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RUGBY UNION

IKALE TAHI 35 MAN WORLD CUP SQUAD ANNOUNCED

Piutau, Folau, and Fekitoa headline a list of stars lining up for Tonga in their upcoming test series against Fiji, ...
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