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The All Blacks have recruited former Tonga Under-20s and current Otago Highlander’s lock Shannon Frizell. The 24-year-old was named in the All Blacks team list that was announced on Saturday 19 May, three weeks ahead of the All Blacks test match against France on 9 June. Shannon is the brother of NRL star Tyson Frizell.

Mate Ma’a Tonga will face Toa Samoa on 23 June, the NRL confirmed on Tuesday.

An invitational Tongan team were outclassed by Australia’s Western Force in Perth on Sunday 13 May. The game was competitive in the first half with Tonga scoring two late tries to trail the Western Force 21 – 17.

Netball New Zealand and the Tonga Netball Association initiated the “NetGo Netball Program” with a launching ceremony at the Tokomololo Government Primary School last Wednesday 9 May 2018.

The Mu’a Saints Rugby League team have won the Jason Taumalolo Cup after winning by a point in the last seconds in what was an intense match, 24-23 against Ha’ateiho Spartans at Toloa, Tongatapu, on Saturday, 12 May 2018.

Tyron Senituli of Brisbane, broke the Australian powerlifting records for bench press and squat at the North Queensland Games last Saturday 5 May.

Parramatta Eels Flyer Michael Jennings (30) has today committed to play for Tonga in the Pacific Test match against Samoa on June 23. He follows Andrew Fifita who in April confirmed his commitment to play for Tonga.

Parramatta Eels second-row and Mate Ma'a Tonga veteran Tony “T-Rex” Williams has been ruled out for the entire 2018 season after he sustained a knee injury against the West Sydney Tigers on Sunday April 29. His injury was not in vain as the Eels defeated the Tigers 24 – 22, keeping their championship hopes alive.

A one day Touch Rugby Tournament for Men’s and Women’s open teams, was held to commemorate ANZAC Day last week on the public holiday, 25 April. The first prize of $1000 for each division went to Fasi Moe Afi Women's and to Nukunuku Men's teams.