Legendary rugby coaches Sir Graham Henry and Wayne Smith are in Tonga along with their timber business partner Siliva Payn, with a full agenda that includes promoting their timber business, as well as rugby coach training and secondary school visits.
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Thursday 9 February 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Thursday 24 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Shonte To’a and Tilila Hifo will join the ACT Brumbies as part of six players selected to join the Australian Super W clubs in 2023, on initial one-season contracts.
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Wednesday 16 November 2022
Sydney, Australia
Tonga will host the 2022 Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy from 29 November to 3 December, where reigning champions Samoa will be in Nuku’alofa for the first time in the tournament’s history.
Monday 14 November 2022
Bucharest, Romania
The ‘Ikale Tahi has taken the win 39-10 against Chile in their second match of the 2022 Northern Hemisphere tour, at the National Rugby Stadium in Bucharest, Romania on 12 November.
Tuesday 11 October 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 'Ikale Tahi squad for the 2022 Northern Hemisphere tour in November was announced by the Tonga Rugby Union.
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Wednesday 27 July 2022
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Queensland, Australia
A new initiative 'Ocean Rise Rugby' aimed to improve inclusion and empowerment of girls and women in the sport was launched on 23 July, at the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
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Sunday 24 July 2022
Brisbane, Australia
Tonga has qualified for their eighth consecutive Rugby World Cup after a dominant 44-22 win against Hong Kong in the Asia/Pacific Play-off at the Sunshine Coast Stadium. Tonga join Pool B of Rugby World Cup 2023 alongside Ireland, Scotland, South Africa and Romania
Thursday 21 July 2022
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Queensland, Australia
The 'Ikale Tahi squad to play Hong Kong, the Asian Champ at the RWC Qualifier at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday, 23 July was announced today by Tonga Rugby Union.
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Monday 11 July 2022
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Lautoka, Fiji
The ‘Ikale Tahi was defeated by Samoa 34-18 during their second game at the 2022 Pacific Nations Cup at Churchill Stadium, Lautoka on 9 July.
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Friday 8 July 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Changes have been made to the ‘Ikale Tahi’s starting line up for their match against Samoa at Churchill Stadium in Lautoka on Saturday, 9 July.
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Friday 17 December 2021
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Auckland, New Zealand
Tributes are flowing for former ‘Ikale Tahi halfback, Taniela Moa, aged 36, who died suddenly in New Zealand on Thursday.
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Friday 26 November 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
‘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
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.
Thursday 4 November 2021
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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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Thursday 14 October 2021
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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 12 October 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The women’s sevens Vahe Hihifo Warriors team and the Men’s 15-a-side Vahe Kolo Cruise team collected their prize money at the Nuku’alofa Club last night, October 11, after winning their respective competitions in the Centenary Tournament last Saturday. The winning teams collected $10,000 in prize money and there were also prizes for the remaining teams. Tonga Rugby Union CEO Peter Harding said; "We saw very very good rugby.”
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Thursday 30 September 2021
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Auckland, New Zealand
Former All Black, Aaron Mauger, has been announced as Head Coach of the new Super Rugby team, Moana Pasifika, today, 30 September. The Auckland-based team is set up to provide a professional pathway for players from Pacific island countries such as Tonga.
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Tuesday 14 September 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Centenary Tournament featuring eight men’s 15-a-side and eight women’s sevens rugby premier teams will be launched on Friday, 17 September at Teufaiva Stadium, to commemorate 100 years of rugby in the kingdom, Tonga Rugby Union announced today.
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Monday 30 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Kolomotu'a Eagles won the Tongatapu 2021 Rugby Clubs Championship,beating Toloa Old Boys 18-17 at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa, on Saturday, 27 August. Photos by Pesi Fonua.
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