Women rugby players from Tonga, Papua New Guinea and Samoa are taking part in the world first women’s rugby combine program held this week in Gold Coast, Australia. The group have been mentored by a world class coaching group including Daryl Gibson (Fiji), Toutai Kefu (Tonga), Seilala Mapusua and Filoi Eneliko (Samoa), Paul Downes (Moana Pasifika) and Mere Moto (Fiji).
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Friday 23 September 2022
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Queensland, Australia
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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 18 July 2022
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Lautoka, Fiji
The ‘Ikale Tahi has ended its the Pacific Nations Cup 2022 winless, after being defeated by Australia A 39-22, in the final round of the Pacific Nations Cup on 16 July. Samoa won the Pacific Nations Cup 2022 title, after beating the host Fiji 23-20.
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Thursday 14 July 2022
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Lautoka, Fiji
The ‘Ikale Tahi squad to play against Australia A on Saturday in Lautoka, Fiji, was announced today by the Tonga Rugby Union. This is the final round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2022.
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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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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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Sunday 5 June 2022
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Brisbane, Australia
Tonga’s qualification battle for a place at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France will continue at Sunshine Coast Stadium in Queensland, next month with the Asia/Pacific Play off. It will be the first time Tonga have played in Australia in almost 20 years (since 2003).
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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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Thursday 12 May 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongan Primary School sports programs are further supported by a donation of rugby gear from a sports charity, SOS Kit, presented today through the British High Commission in Tonga. It follows development clinics and training held in the outer islands last year, under a program of ongoing training of physical education teachers.
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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.
Friday 19 November 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi will take on Romania on Saturday November 20 in their last match of a challenging tour of the Northern Hemisphere. By Eleanor Gee.
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Friday 12 November 2021
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi team to play the French Barbarians at Twickenham, at 4:00pm UK Time on Saturday 13 November, was confirmed by the Tonga Rugby Union, CEO Peter Harding, who is with the team.
Friday 5 November 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three new caps, including former Wallaby Lopeti Timani (blindside), have been named in the ‘Ikale Tahi team to face England on Saturday, November 6, at Twickenham Stadium in south-west London.
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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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