The Heilala 9s rugby league tournament has returned for a second year, with teams from across Tonga gathering at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa, yesterday 2 July, for the opening day of the three-day competition.
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Tuesday 30 June 2026
Sydney, Australia
Tongan international Haumole Olakau'atu says improving the effort areas of his game helped him win back his place in the NSW State of Origin side after being dropped for game two of the series. By: Jasper Bruce / AAP
Monday 15 June 2026
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Queensland, Australia
Queensland centre Robert Toia will play his fifth consecutive Origin match for Queensland at the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) on Wednesday night but he credits where he is today for being one of 10 children. He is a rock-solid physical specimen … thanks to his mother Fanga's famous porridge.
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Wednesday 10 June 2026
Queensland, Australia
Queensland debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki credits giving up a family favourite Tongan dish as one reason why he is now a streamlined wrecking ball set to unleash his best in State of Origin. The 22-year-old Dolphin and Tonga international wasn't always the athletic beast and 80-minute second-rower he is now. By: Joel Gould /AAP.
Saturday 23 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Government Middle School 9’s rugby league competition has officially kicked off across Tonga, with young players displaying determination and emerging talent during opening matches on Friday, 22 May 2026.
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Tuesday 19 May 2026
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Sydney Australia
Addin Fonua-Blake, NSW Blues debutant almost gave up on playing State of Origin before changes to NRL eligibility rules opened the door to his long-awaited Blues call-up.
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Thursday 14 May 2026
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Brisbane, Australia
Gold Coast centre Jojo Fifita (23) has thrived under the tutelage of coach Josh Hannay as he enters the frame for a Queensland debut in State of Origin. With Melbourne winger Xavier Coates injured and Maroons regular Valentine Holmes out of form for St George Illawarra, an opportunity has emerged for Fifita ahead of the Origin series opener in Sydney, Australia, on May 27.
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Monday 4 May 2026
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Newcastle, Australia
NSW Blues star, Tiana Penitani Gray has played centre, wing and five-eighth for her state, NSW, Australia, but made her back-row debut in the Women's State of Origin series opener in Newcastle on Thursday night, in front of 20,179 at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Cronulla NRLW star has previously played centre and wing for her state, as well as halfback for Tonga.
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Monday 27 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Young rugby league teams from across Tonga showcased their skill and determination during the finals of the Tonga Junior Rugby League Competition 2026, held at Teufaiva Stadium on Saturday, 25 April.
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Friday 13 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new development initiative aimed at nurturing young rugby league players both on and off the field was launched in Nukuʻalofa, today, 13 March 2026, in an effort to strengthen the sport’s grassroots development in Tonga.
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Wednesday 10 December 2025
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Sydney, Australia
Three Tonga XIII officials, including the head doctor, assistant doctor and head trainer, are facing a two-year ban from the National Rugby League after an investigation into player Eliesa Katoa’s head injury last month.
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Wednesday 5 November 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongan rugby league star 'Eliesa Katoa (Eli) has undergone surgery in Auckland after suffering seizure activity on the bench during Sunday's loss to New Zealand Kiwis.
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Thursday 30 October 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Round 3 of the Rugby League Pacific Championship Cup will see Tonga XIII take on the New Zealand Kiwis at Eden Park in Auckland, on Sunday, 2 November 2025.
Saturday 25 October 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga XIII formally known as Mate Ma’a Tonga is set to take on the Toa Samoa in a highly anticipated match at Suncorp Stadium in Australia this Sunday, 26 October 2025.
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Friday 17 October 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King Tupou VI welcomed Mate Ma'a Tonga to the Royal Palace today granting an audience followed by a luncheon, ahead of their match against Toa Samoa on Sunday, 26 October at Suncorp Stadium, in Brisbane Australia.
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Monday 13 October 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Jason Taumalolo will be leading the Tonga XIII team, better known as Mate Ma'a Tonga (MMT) on a visit to Tonga this week. The team is scheduled to arrive tomorrow afternoon, 14 October, at 3:25 pm.
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Monday 11 November 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Kangaroos won by six points against the Mate Ma’a Tonga (20-14) at the Rugby League Pacific Cup finals yesterday at the CommBank Stadium in Sydney, Australia.
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Wednesday 6 November 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga will take on the Kangaroos, in an iconic rematch for the Pacific Championship finals. The game is set kickoff at 6:00pm on Sunday, 10 November 2024 (Tongan Time), at the CommBank Stadium in Sydney, Australia.
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Friday 3 May 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The undefeated U-18 team of Tupou College Toloa won (22-10) against Liahona High School in the Secondary School Rugby League Championship 2024, held at Tonga College ‘Atele today, 3 May 2024.
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Tuesday 28 November 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Pacific Games Silver Medalists, the Rugby League 9s Women’s team, returned to Tonga at the weekend, encouraging young girls “to play hard, never give up and strive for their goals no matter what.” They believe that it's important to break down barriers and dispel restrictive stereotypes for Tongan women in sports. Team member, 'Eseta Vuki, has received a surprise contract offer from an Australian Club.
