For the second time in a row, Tonga scored a try against the All Blacks: in the 2003 RWC in Brisbane (first-five-eighth Pierre Hola), and in today's match with another try scored in the second half by replacement prop 'Alisona Taumalolo. Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi.
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Friday 16 September 2011
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Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Wednesday 14 September 2011
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London, United Kingdom
I just finished watching our boys before coming into work here in London. No matter what, still proud of them and I know every Tongan feels the same way. I hoped they would've played better, and they could have easily won this. But nevermind. -Roz Mahe
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Wednesday 14 September 2011
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Australia
I would like to congratulate the 'Ikale Tahi coaching staff and the whole squad of players for giving us the best ever match we have played against the All Blacks. I salute Captain Finau Maka for the passion, discipline and leadership in stamping our claim for the right to be a tier one rugby nation at Eden Park. I, and perhaps all of Tonga, hope for a hasty recovery. - Inoke Huakau
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Monday 12 September 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
The Head Coach of the 'Ikale Tahi, 'Isitolo Maka, has selected the playersfor the match against Canada on Wednesday September 14 in Whangarei.
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Monday 12 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Rugby fans in Tonga were entertained on Friday night, September 9 as they watched the New Zealand All Blacks defeat the 'Ikale Tahi 41-10 in the of the Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park.
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Monday 12 September 2011
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Noumea, New Caledonia
Tonga has done well at the end of the 14th Pacific Games in Noumea in New Caledonia securing 7th place in the overall medal tally, with 20 medals that included four gold, six silver and 10 bronze medals.
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Saturday 10 September 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
Last night's opening match of the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park was a good start for both the 'Ikale Tahi and the All Blacks because even though the All Blacks dominated the first half and scored four tries, the statistics showed that in the second half Tonga dominated the possession of the ball and the territory. Photos by Pesi Fonua.
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Friday 9 September 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
Getting close to the Rugby World Cup, Matangi Tonga Online editor Pesi Fonua is following the 'Ikale Tahi in Auckland today.
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Wednesday 7 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 22 players who will play for the 'Ikale Tahi in the opening game against New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup 2011, were named by the head coach in a TRUA statement released at 9:27pm this evening, September 7.
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Wednesday 7 September 2011
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Sydney, Australia
Not often we have the opportunity to come face to face with the best in the world . . . Not often we have the opportunity to prove ourselves as worthy opponent, let alone a force to be reckoned with. Facing the mighty All Black in their home turf at the opening of the Rugby World Cup is one of these rare opportunities. 'Inoke Fotu Huakau.
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Tuesday 6 September 2011
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Washington DC,USA
Supporters of Tonga's national rugby team, the 'Ikale Tahi are showing up around the world this week and in Washington DC on Saturday September 3 a group of 'Ikale Tahi supporters waved the Tongan flag and placards in outside the White House in support of the 'Ikale Tahi.
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Monday 5 September 2011
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Noumea, New Caledonia
Tonga is currently placed sixth at the overall medal tally in the 14th Pacific Games with 11 medals, including two gold, two silver and seven bronze.
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Monday 5 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Fua'amotu International Airport turned red this morning as hundreds of people gathered at the airport to bid farewell to Tonga's national rugby team, 'Ikale Tahi.
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Thursday 1 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's national rugby team 'Ikale Tahi met the Tonga Defence rugby team in a practice game held at Loto Tonga at Veitongo, on August 30.
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Thursday 1 September 2011
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New Zealand
It is disappointing to read that Pro-Democracy Members of Parliament are supporting political interference in the selection process of the 'Ikale Tahi team. What has happened to cause them to change? - Sione Tonga.
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Tuesday 30 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga is off to a great start at the 14th Pacific Games in Noumea, New Caledonia after winning two gold medals, one silver and two bronze after day one of competition, on August 29.
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Monday 29 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Tonga Defence Services 30-man rugby team will compete in the first International Defence Rugby Cup Competition 2011 to be hosted in Australia and New Zealand from September 29 to October 25.
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Monday 29 August 2011
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New Caledonia, Noumea
The 14th Pacific Games attended by over 100 Tongan athletes and officials was opened in Noumea, New Caledonia, by the French President HE Mr Nicholas Sarkozy on Saturday, August 27.
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Saturday 27 August 2011
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Oslo, Norway
I wear my 'Ikale Tahi poloshirt to work every Friday here in Oslo, Norway. Good luck to Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi!!!!!!! - Peggy Matheson.
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Saturday 27 August 2011
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Pango Pango, Amerika Samoa
Please allow me to say a prayer for the Warrior's of the 'Ikale tahi. Almighty father . . . Give me the will to carry out my responsibility as an 'Ikale Tahi . . . Grant me the courage to be proficient in my performance. . . Amen. Go my Friends, go 'Ikale Tahi. Win, Lose or Tie, God and Tonga until we die. Mafi 'o Amerika Samoa.
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