‘Ikale Tahi Head Coach, Toutai Kefu, is thrilled with the new rugby union eligibility rules approved this week, giving him a wider choice of talented players to select for future games. “I am absolutely over the moon about this decision.” By Eleanor Gee
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Results for 'Ikale Tahi
Friday 26 November 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thursday 25 November 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga and other Pacific Islands will benefit from the new eligibility rules approved yesterday by the World Rugby Council that will allow international players like former All Blacks, Charles Piutau and former Wallaby Israel Folau to easily transfer from one union to another starting next year. By Eleanor Gee.
Monday 22 November 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi ended its tour of the northern hemisphere with a loss against Romania, 32 – 20, in Bucharest on November 20.
Friday 19 November 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi will take on Romania on Saturday November 20 in their last match of a challenging tour of the Northern Hemisphere. By Eleanor Gee.
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Friday 12 November 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi team to play the French Barbarians at Twickenham, at 4:00pm UK Time on Saturday 13 November, was confirmed by the Tonga Rugby Union, CEO Peter Harding, who is with the team.
Friday 5 November 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three new caps, including former Wallaby Lopeti Timani (blindside), have been named in the ‘Ikale Tahi team to face England on Saturday, November 6, at Twickenham Stadium in south-west London.
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Thursday 4 November 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi has added nine experienced players to their squad this week in preparation for the game against England on Saturday November 6, at Twickenham Stadium.
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Friday 29 October 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
‘Ikale Tahi has named its team, featuring 8 new caps, to face Scotland on Saturday, October 30, at BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh, kicking off at 2:30pm.
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Thursday 21 October 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Staff for the 'Ikale Tahi Northern Tour in November will have to stay in a bubble, said the Chief Executive Officer for the Tonga Rugby Union, Peter Harding, in releasing the staff list on October 20.
Thursday 14 October 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A competitive 'Ikale Tahi squad, featuring a mix of young and experienced players from 10 countries with 10 new caps, has been announced for the Spring Tour of the Northern Hemisphere in the coming weeks.
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Tuesday 28 September 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi will face Scotland, England, French Barbarians, and Romania during their European tour in October and November, Tonga Rugby Union CEO Peter Harding told Matangi Tonga today.
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Wednesday 18 August 2021
Brisbane, Australia
‘Ikale Tahi head coach, Toutai Kefu, who was stabbed during an invasion on his home early Monday morning 16 August, is reported to be recovering well after surgery and back in high spirits “with an order of KFC proudly smashed”.
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Monday 16 August 2021
Brisbane, Australia
Tonga's Head Coach for the 'Ikale Tahi, Toutai Kefu, is in hospital in Coorparoo, Brisbane after being stabbed in a home invasion, early this morning August 16.
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Sunday 25 July 2021
Wellington, New Zealand
Tonga is through to the Rugby World Cup 2023 Asia/Pacific Play-off after defeating the Cook Islands 54-10 in Pukekohe on Saturday.
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Thursday 22 July 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi team to meet the Cook Islands national rugby team at Pukekohe on Saturday, 24 July was named this afternoon.
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Wednesday 21 July 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi team to play the Cook Island’s national rugby team on Saturday, will be announced tomorrow, Thursday July 22, by coach Toutai Kefu.
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Wednesday 21 July 2021
Twickenham, United Kingdom
Tonga’s ‘Ikale Tahi rugby team is set to play England at Twickenham on November 6. England's Rugby Football Union (RFU), will also make a donation to Tonga Rugby, as a good will gesture.
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Monday 19 July 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Manu Samoa on Saturday, 17 July won the two-legs play off wtih the ‘Ikale Tahi to become the Oceania No. 1 representative for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Friday 16 July 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Toutai Kefu the coach of the ‘Ikale Tahi has made three changes to his team to play the Manu Samoa in Hamilton tomorrow, Saturday 17 July.
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Monday 12 July 2021
Auckland, New Zealand
Samoa is one step closer to booking a Rugby World Cup 2023 spot after toppling Tonga 42-13 in Auckland on Saturday, July 10.