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Tonga Men's and Women's Sevens teams into Quarter-finals in Honiara [1]

Honiara. Solomon Islands

Sunday, December 8, 2024 - 14:49.  Updated on Sunday, December 8, 2024 - 14:51.

2024 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship. Captains of the 15 Men's teams and 9 Women's teams in Honiara, Solomon Islands. 6 December 2024. Photo: Oceania Rugby.

The Tonga Men’s and Women’s teams are both through to the Quarter Finals of the 2024 Oceania Rugby Sevens, after the first day of exciting competition at the at the National Stadium in Honiara, Solomon Islands, yesterday, Saturday 7 December.

Featuring 15 men’s teams and nine women’s teams from across the Pacific, the tournament has already delivered thrilling matches, showcasing the exceptional skill and camaraderie of rugby sevens.

The event began with a vibrant captain’s photoshoot on December 6 at the National Stadium. Team captains proudly represented their nations, symbolizing the unity and strength of Pacific rugby, Oceania Rugby reported.

“The matches on Day 1 did not disappoint, with intense battles on the field keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Teams gave their all, vying for a strong position heading into the second day of competition.”

Tonga Women topped Pool C, defeating Cook Islands (31- 0) and Kiribati (52- 0) .

Tonga Men topped Pool D, defeating Solomon Islands (39-7), Niue (35-7) and Tahiti (42-0)

2024 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship. Tonga Women in Pool C, in Honiara. 6 December 2024. Photo: Oceania Rugby.

Draws for Day 2: 

Women’s Quarterfinal 

10:00 |  1 Tonga v Niue  
10:22 |  2 Fiji v Vanuatu  
10:44 |  3 Cook Islands v Solomon Islands  
11:06 |  4 Samoa v American Samoa

Men’s Quarterfinal

11:28 | 1 Japan v Tuvalu  
11:50 | 2 Fiji v Australia Development  
12:12 | 3 Tonga v Cook Islands  
12:34 | Samoa v Niue  

Men’s 9th – 12th Semi Final
12:56 | Nauru v Vanuatu  
13:18 | New Caledonia v Solomon Islands

Oceania Rugby is one of six regional associations of World Rugby, responsible for representing the interests of its 17 Members.
 

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