Traffic jammed Tongatapu's main roads and the island came to a standstill this morning as crowds turned out to greet the national rugby team, the 'Ikale Tahi after upsetting France 19-14 in Wellington last Saturday night in what was probably the most exciting rugby match in Tonga's history. Photos by Linny Folau.
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Monday 3 October 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Thursday 22 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi knocked out Japan's Brave Blossoms 31-18 at the Northland Events Centre, Whangarei last night, 22 September. By Pesi Fonua.
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Wednesday 21 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
As the 'Ikale Tahi prepares for its third game of the Rugby World Cup meeting Japan this evening, 21 September at the Northland Events Centre, Whangarei, (8:30pm Tonga time) 'Ikale Tahi Supporters world-wide are right behind their team.
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Tuesday 20 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Achieving some impressive wins over some of New Zealand's toughest secondary school teams, Tonga's Under 14, 15 and 16 national rugby teams returned home yesterday, September 19, after a successful two weeks tour of New Zealand.
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Wednesday 14 September 2011
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Whangarei, New Zealand
Tonga's hope of progressing beyond the pool games of the Rugby World Cup has become a tough challenge, after they lost to Canada 20-25 in their second outing, this evening, September 14, in Whangarei. Photos by Pesi Fonua
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Monday 12 September 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
A dinner hosted by the Tonga RWC Committee 2011, in Auckland on Saturday night brought together Tongan rugby legends and rising Tongan rugby stars.
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Monday 12 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Rugby fans in Tonga were entertained on Friday night, September 9 as they watched the New Zealand All Blacks defeat the 'Ikale Tahi 41-10 in the of the Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park.
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Saturday 10 September 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
Last night's opening match of the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park was a good start for both the 'Ikale Tahi and the All Blacks because even though the All Blacks dominated the first half and scored four tries, the statistics showed that in the second half Tonga dominated the possession of the ball and the territory. Photos by Pesi Fonua.
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Friday 9 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A crazy day has dawned in Tonga, September 9, the day every Tongan has been counting down the hours to enjoy as its national rugby team 'Ikale Tahi takes on the mighty All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup opener tonight at Eden Park in Auckland. Back home, the capital Nuku'alofa is decked out in red and white and it seems like the whole population has single-mindedly turned into 'Ikale Tahi fanatics. Photos by Linny Folau.
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Friday 9 September 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
Getting close to the Rugby World Cup, Matangi Tonga Online editor Pesi Fonua is following the 'Ikale Tahi in Auckland today.
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Tuesday 6 September 2011
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Washington DC,USA
Supporters of Tonga's national rugby team, the 'Ikale Tahi are showing up around the world this week and in Washington DC on Saturday September 3 a group of 'Ikale Tahi supporters waved the Tongan flag and placards in outside the White House in support of the 'Ikale Tahi.
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Wednesday 31 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi national rugby team greeted the Prince Regent Crown Prince Tupouto'a Lavaka at the Polata'ane Residence in Nuku'alofa on Wednesday August 31, smartly dressed in their national attire and jackets.
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Tuesday 30 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
With less than two weeks to go before the 'Ikale Tahi meets the New Zealand All Blacks on Friday, September 9 the public support has been tremendous in Nuku'alofa where, today, Tonga High School went all mad red and white, in a mufti day.
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Monday 29 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Tonga Defence Services 30-man rugby team will compete in the first International Defence Rugby Cup Competition 2011 to be hosted in Australia and New Zealand from September 29 to October 25.
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Friday 26 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
GO RED for the 'Ikale Tahi fever has spread to Afghanistan where Tonga's second contingent is deployed.
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Friday 26 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi team, performed the "Sipi Tau" at Sia'atoutai Theological College today to thank the school for allowing them to use their field for twice daily training.
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Friday 26 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Nukunuku Wildcats men team continued to dominate Touch Rugby in Tonga after beating the Nuku'alofa Lions 7-3 at the 'Apifo'ou College's ground last Saturday 20 August.
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Thursday 25 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Community support is mounting in for the 'Ikale Tahi after the Free Wesleyan Church members and community at Fanga raised $12,200 in a fundraising and feasting event held last night, August 24.
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Tuesday 23 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The names of the 30 players for the 'Ikale Tahi Rugby World Cup squad, to be captained by Finau Maka, were announced this afternoon by the new Chairman of the Tonga Rugby Union Authority, Rev Tevita Latailakepa.
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Monday 22 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Community support is rolling in for Tonga's national rugby team, the 'Ikale Tahi now in training for the September 9 Opening Match against the New Zealand All Blacks.
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