Tongan defensive tackle Kalani Fuapau Vakameilalo has been recruited to the Jacksonville Jaguar’s off-season roster.
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Monday 17 June 2019
Jacksonville, Florida
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Thursday 13 June 2019
Charlotte, South Carolina
Undrafted rookie linebacker, Sione Teuhema (23), has been signed as a free agent by the Caroline Panthers after impressing coaching staff at a recent training camp.
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Friday 14 September 2018
Buffalo City, USA
The Buffalo Bills have signed defensive end Nate Fakahafua Orchard for the 2018 – 2019 NFL season. The Los Angeles-born Tongan was signed on Monday, on a one-year deal.
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Tuesday 26 June 2018
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Former NFL player Stanely Havili (30) opened up about his struggles with drug addiction in an interview with a Utah news agency KSL Sports last week.
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Monday 14 May 2018
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Over three hundred undrafted rookie free agents were signed with NFL teams following last month’s NFL Drafts. Among the enlisted are at least five players of Tongan descent.
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Tuesday 1 May 2018
Jacksonville, Florida
The Jacksonville Jaguars have recruited New Zealand born linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (22) of Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is the son of Tongan immigrants Siaosi and Manu Motuapuaka.
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Monday 30 April 2018
Arlington, Texas
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have drafted Vita Vea (23) of Milpitas, California. He is the son of Tongan immigrants Sione and Fipe Vea.
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Friday 19 January 2018
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed Taniela “Tani” Tupou of Everett, Washington, to be under contract once the next NFL season begins. Tani is of Tongan descent with a Hawaiian mother and Tongan father.
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Thursday 2 February 2017
Baltimore, USA
Baltimore Ravens star Ronnie Stanley (of Tongan Descent) is encouraging Baltimore residents to adopt homeless canines from dog shelters. Ronnie himself adopted a homeless Pitt Bull named "Lola" last year.
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Thursday 19 May 2016
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
This month, all 32 teams of America’s National Football League (NFL) announced their new rosters and recruitment of college football players for the 2016 season. Among the new recruits are at least five players of Tongan heritage. The NFL completed its official 2016 NFL Draft on April 30.
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Sunday 7 February 2016
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Star Lotulelei will play in his first Super Bowl as the Carolina Panthers #98 right defensive tackle on 7 February 2016 against the Denver Broncos at Levi Stadium, San Francisco.
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Monday 1 February 2016
Oahu, Hawaii
Vai Sikahema and Ronnie Stanley received accolades for their talent and skills in American football at the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend held in Oahu, Hawai'i on 29-30 January 2016. Photos by Dan K. Aiono Sataraka.
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Friday 8 March 2013
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Stephen Paea, a Profesional American Football player who comes from Talau, Neiafu, Vava‘u, will visit Tonga on Monday 18 March 2013.
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Wednesday 6 February 2013
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two Tongan gridiron players Haloti Ngata and Ma’ake Kemoeatu are Superbowl champions after their team The Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 , in a thrilling encounter at Superbowl XLVII in New Orleans on February 4.
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Wednesday 8 November 2006
Provo-Utah, USA
Bning Bang B-o-o-m - the BYU Cougar running style of Sophomore running backs Fui Vakapuna and Manase Tonga who literally bounce off and run over defenders as they find their way to the endzone. By Aaron Tuioti-Mariner
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