The Queensland Reds men’s and women’s teams are in town to play the ‘Ikale Tahi and the Lofa teams this Friday 26 July. There is also a week of high-performance activities and community engagements including coaching clinics, women in rugby leadership sessions, and community school visits. Tonga Rugby Union, Rugby Australia, the Queensland Reds and PacificAus Sports – the Australian Government’s flagship sports diplomacy initiative in the Pacific – have come together to bring a historic rugby tour to the beautiful shores of Tonga. HE Brek Batley, High Commissioner of Australia to Tonga.
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Results for Tonga Rugby Union
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi, captained by Ben Tameifuna, is set to clash with Italy at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa this Friday 12 July 2024, with kick-off set for 3:30pm Tonga time. Tonga Rugby Union and the ‘Ikale Tahi management released their Team List this afternoon, 10 July.
Monday 8 April 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Rugby Union today announced Tevita Tuifua as the new head coach for the ‘Ikale Tahi and Nili Latu as assistant coach for the next four years.
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Saturday 9 December 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two Tongan women's rugby players, Siutiti Ma’ake (22) and Neomai Vunga (19), have been awarded Super W rugby contracts for Australian clubs in 2024, after being scouted at the 2023 Oceania Rugby Women's Combine
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Thursday 7 September 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Irish financial technology and business services company, Fexco Group, is set to further extend its support of rugby in the Pacific Islands. Fexco is announcing an expansion of its commitment to the development of rugby through a new corporate sponsorship deal with the Tongan national rugby union ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Thursday 31 August 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Rugby Union launched a Red Friday Campaign, starting from tomorrow Friday 1 September, in support of the 'Ikale Tahi team for the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
Tuesday 15 August 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Scoring six tries, the 'Ikale Tahi happily won their second international test match against Canada, 36-12, in Nuku'alofa this afternoon. Sosefo Sakalia and Kyren Taumoefolau each scored two tries and Vaea Fifita and Sam Moli one each for Tonga. Isaac Olson scored both tries for Canada. Peter Nelson kicked the conversion.
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Thursday 20 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi team for the Fiji game at Lautoka Stadium on Saturday, 22 July, was announced by the Tonga Rugby Union today.
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Monday 3 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A highlight of the Tonga Rugby Union's centennial year celebrations this week was a red float parade held in the Nuku'alofa CBD on Saturday, 1 July 2023.
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Friday 30 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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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Tuesday 20 June 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 'Ikale Tahi will play Australia A on 14 July at the Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa.
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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Monday 21 November 2022
Bucharest, Romania
The ‘Ikale Tahi have completed the 2022 Northern Hemisphere tour undefeated, with their win (43-19) against Uruguay in their third and last match of the tour, at the Arcul de Triumf Stadium in Bucharest, Romania, on 19 November.
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.
Friday 11 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 'Ikale Tahi squad to play Chile in their second match of the 2022 Northern Hemisphere tour, was announced today by the Tonga Rugby Union.
They are scheduled to play against Chile at the National Rugby Stadium in Bucharest, Romania, tomorrow 12 November.
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Friday 4 November 2022
Malaga, Spain
The ‘Ikale Tahi team to play Spain at the Ciudad De Malaga Stadium, Malaga on Saturday, 5 November (6:30am Sunday Tonga time) was named by the Tonga Rugby Union. This is their first game of their Northern Hemisphere tour 2022.
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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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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Tuesday 12 July 2022
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Nuku'alofa,Tonga
Tongan born Vaea Fifita (30), a former All Black, is now eligible to play for Tonga. He joins other prominent players in their switch of allegiance.
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Saturday 28 May 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A strong ‘Ikale Tahi line-up for the 2022 Pacific Nations Cup in July was announced today by the Tonga Rugby Union.
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