Tonga College ‘Atele has dominated this year’s Tonga Secondary School’s Rugby competition, winning five of the competitions eight grade divisions. Tonga College won the Senior Grade final last Friday, narrowly beating Tupou College Toloa 23 – 17.

Rugby minnows Takuilau College surprised everyone by coming third in the competition, losing their semi-final to Toloa. Takuilau College caused majors upsets in the season, beating ‘Apifo’ou 17 - 13 and Toloa 19 - 17. 

Liahona High School did not compete in this year’s competition.

2017 Secondary Schools Rugby Final Standings

Grade 1B:  1. Tonga College, 2. Tailulu College, 3. Tupou College, Takuilau College

 Grade 1A:  1. Tonga College, 2. Tupou College, 3. ‘Apifo’ou Collge, Tonga Side School

 Grade 2B:  1. Tupou College, 2. Tonga College

 Grade 2A:  1. Tonga College, 2. Tupou College, 3. Takuilau College, Tonga High School

 Grade 3:     1. Tupou College, 2. ‘Apifo’ou College,  3. Tonga College, Tonga High School

 Grade 4:     1. Tupou College, 2. Tonga College,  3. ‘Apifo’ou College, Tonga High School

 Grade 5:     1. Tonga College,  2. Tupou College, 3. Tonga High School, ‘Apifo’ou College

 Senior Grade 1. Tonga College, 2. Tupou College, 3. Takuilau College, ‘Apifo’ou College