'Ikale Tahi beats QLD Reds at Teufaiva

'Ikale Tahi's John Tapueluelu scores their second try of the match. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 15 August 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

By Tupou Vaipulu Jr

The ‘Ikale Tahi was victorious against the Queensland Reds, scoring multiple back-to-back tries at Teufaiva Stadium today, 15 August 2025.

QLD Reds’ Trevor King scored the first try of the match with Harry Phillips kicking in the first goal bringing the score to 7-0.

However, ‘Ikale Tahi quickly bounced back with three amazing back-to-back tries bringing the score to 19-7 right before half-time.

‘Ikale Tahi continued their winning streak in the second half while the Reds tried to keep up.

However, ‘Ikale Tahi walked out the field as the victors in this year's match, with a score of 38-19 against the Reds.

'Ikale Tahi's captain celebrating their first try in today's game. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 15 August 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

The tour is part of the ongoing support of Tongan rugby by the Australian Government, Rugby Australia, and the Reds through the PacificAus Sports-funded Australia-Pacific Rugby Union Partnership (APRUP).,/p>

Scores

TONGA 38

Tries: John Tapueluelu 2 (31min, 46), Ben Tameifuna (27), Fetuli Paea (40), Augustine Pulu (79), Lotu Inisi (64)
Conversions: Patrick Pellegrini 4

QUEENSLAND REDS 19

Tries: Trevor King (8) Josh Canham (75), penalty try
Conversion: Harry McLaughlin-Phillips
Half-time: Tonga 19-Reds 7

'Ikale Tahi's Nikolai Foliaki scores third try of the match. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 15 August 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

'Ikale Tahi takes on QLD Reds at Teufaiva Stadium. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 15 August 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

'Ikale Tahi supporters enjoying the weather and game. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 15 August 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga.