As this year marks Tonga Rugby Union’s centennial, various events of commemoration will be held in Nuku'alofa, starting on Saturday, 1 July.
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Friday 30 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Monday 26 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s national rugby union team, ‘Ikale Tahi will play two home test matches against Canada on 10-15 August, at Teufaiva Stadium.
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Wednesday 14 June 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A strong 35-member ‘Ikale Tahi team was announced today by the Tonga Rugby Union for the July Internationals 2023.
Monday 15 May 2023
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Apia, Samoa
Tonga A was defeated by the Fiji Warriors 25-73 in its final match at Pacific Rugby Challenge 2023 on Saturday, 13 May at Apia Park. Fiji was crowned champions of the tournament.
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Wednesday 10 May 2023
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Apia, Samoa
Tonga A was defeated by defending champions Junior Japan 17-52, in its second match at the Pacific Rugby Challenge on 8 May in Apia.
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Thursday 4 May 2023
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Apia, Samoa
Tonga A lost their first game at the Pacific Challenge 2023, after a strong performance from the host Samoa with a score of 69-7 at Apia Park on 3 May.
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Friday 21 April 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Gilbert Rugby has donated 4,000 rugby balls to the Tonga Rugby Union (TRU) for the World Rugby development programmes, to be distributed to communities and primary and secondary schools in Tonga. in other Rugby news, Tonga-A has named its squad to travel to Samoa for the Pacific Challenge Cup against Fiji, Samoa and Junior Japan.
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Friday 14 April 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Recognizing injuries of players in contact sports and how to safely handle the situation was a focus of a two-day medical course, called “ICIR - Immediate Care in Rugby” held the Tanoa International Hotel today, 14 April 2023.
Wednesday 29 March 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tongatapu National Rugby XVs Championship starts this weekend. Last year’s champions Nukunuku will be defending their title in an 18 team championship.
Thursday 9 February 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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 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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