The CEOs of Australia Rugby (AR) and the New South Wales Rugby Union (NSWR) issued a joint statement yesterday, announcing intentions to terminate contracts with Wallaby star player Israel Folau because of a disrespectful and discriminating meme he recently shared on Instagram calling on “drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolators” to repent.
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Friday 12 April 2019
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Sydney, Australia
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Monday 8 April 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Around 300 students from various schools on Tongatapu took part in the new Bounce it Back table tennis schools program, launched as part of World Table Tennis Day (WTTTD) celebrations at Queen Salote Memorial Hall on April 5.
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Tuesday 26 March 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Four athletes brought two gold and two silver medals back to Tonga from the 2019 Special Olympics World Games held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on 14 -21 March. The athletes showed off their medals at a congratulatory dinner last night, 25 March, at Friends Café organized by their sponsors Digicel Tonga.
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Friday 22 March 2019
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The current Oceania Champion archer, Arne Jensen, has broken Tonga’s national archery record twice within a month recently, while training for the upcoming Pacific Games.
Friday 22 March 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new Tonga National Rugby League Board of Directors was elected in a Special General Meeting on March 9 replacing an old one, dismissed last year by a Supreme Court judge.
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Thursday 21 March 2019
Auckland, New Zealand
Tonga netball is looking to increase players exposure to advanced level games at the Pacific Nations Cup tournament over three days, at the Phyllis Latour Doyle Gymnasium in Papakura, New Zealand, starting today 21 March 2019. By Eleanor Gee
Tuesday 19 March 2019
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Hong Kong, China
Tonga will have a chance to secure a spot in the next season of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series by competing in a qualifying tournament in Hong Kong on 5 – 6 April.
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Saturday 16 March 2019
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Team Tonga marched proudly at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirites on 14 March. Athletes in the four-member team are Manatu Paletua (Shot put), Paula Tupou (Shot put), Ane Lomana Tuiketei (Shot put) and
Siaosi Mo'ata Mo'ui He Lotu Palanite (100m Run).
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Tuesday 5 March 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Mate Ma’a Tonga are scheduled to play against Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia this year. The fixtures were announced by the NRL today 5 March.
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Sunday 3 March 2019
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Columbus, Ohio, United States
Uaine Fa Jnr needed only one round to dismantle top-notch French-Algerian boxer Newfel Ouatah in the city of Columbus in Ohio, United States. The victory extends Junior Fa’s undefeated record to 17 wins. Newfel Ouatah entered the bout with a professional record of 16 wins and 2 losses.
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Monday 25 February 2019
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New York, NY,USA
Undefeated heavyweight boxer, Junior Fa, (WBO ranked #8) will face France’s Newfel Ouatah this weekend, 2 March, in a headline event of the Arnold Pro Boxing Card in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
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Thursday 21 February 2019
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London, UK
‘Ikale Tahi number eight, Sione Vailanu, will be moving from Saracens after signing with Wasps for next season in the UK.
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Wednesday 20 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Mu’a Saints are representing Tonga at the Marist Sports Week in Samoa, after departing Tonga on February 19.
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Tuesday 19 February 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A $18,000 pa'anga sponsorship has been given to Tonga’s Special Olympic Team by Digicel Tonga last Thursday, 14 February - a boost for the team ahead of the Special Olympics World Games held in Abu Dhabi next month.
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Monday 18 February 2019
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Auckland, New Zealand
Tongan swimmers from the Malolo, and Hakula swim clubs won medals and achieved personal best times in two events held in New Zealand in January.
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Friday 15 February 2019
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Are, Sweden
A late qualification rule change will keep Tongan skier, Kasete Naufahu Skeen out of the 2019 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in Åre, Sweden.
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Friday 8 February 2019
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Are, Sweden
Kasete Skeen (36) will compete at 2019 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in Åre, Sweden aiming to become Tonga's first Olympic alpine skier.
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Friday 1 February 2019
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Sydney, Australia
The Tonga 7s team heading into the Sydney Sevens tournament has been announced and will be led by new Captain, Atieli Pakalani, this weekend, 2-3 February at Spotless Stadium, Olympic Park.
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Friday 1 February 2019
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Leeds, UK
Mate Ma’a Tonga players, Konrad Hurrell and Tui Lolohea have been named in the starting line-up for their first Super League game this weekend after signing with Leeds Rhinos Rugby League Club in the UK.
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Monday 28 January 2019
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Hamilton, New Zealand
Tonga managed to win two games in its first outing this year in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hamilton on the weekend, after being absent from the circuit since 2014.
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