Tonga Defence Services rugby team enters the semifinal at the first International Defence Rugby Cup Competition after beating the New Zealand Defence Force 27-26 in Sydney yesterday, October 13.
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Friday 14 October 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Thursday 6 October 2011
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Wellington,New Zealand
As a proud Tongan in Wellington I have to say thanks to all the supporters from all over New Zealand, and even coming for the Kingdom of Tonga to join in, to cheer for our 'Ikale Tahi which they did us proud not only yesterday (1 Oct) but since they have been here for the World Cup. A proud Tongan.
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Saturday 1 October 2011
Wellington,New Zealand
Tonga produced the biggest upset of the 2011 Rugby cup by beating France 19-14 at the Wellington Regional Stadium tonight, October 1. Photos by Pesi Fonua.
Thursday 29 September 2011
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Wellington,New Zealand
The 'Ikale Tahi Head Coach 'Isitolo Maka has announced his team to meet France in Wellington on Saturday 1 October.
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Tuesday 27 September 2011
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Borneo, Malaysia
Tonga claimed the Bowl in a one-sided final against Malaysia, which finished 42-0 on September 24 in the IRB sanctioned HSBC Women's Sevens Asia/Pacific tournament.
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Saturday 24 September 2011
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Borneo, Malaysia
Tonga's Women's Sevens team is set to meet Hong Kong in the Cup quarterfinal today, Saturday, the second day of the IRB sanctioned HSBC Women's Asia/Pacific tournament after pool play was concluded on Friday September 23.
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Friday 23 September 2011
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Borneo, Malaysia
Twelve Tongan rugby players in Tonga's Women's Sevens team, are set take on the Malaysian Borneo Women's Sevens Tournament this weekend, as part of the IRB sanctioned HSBC Asia Pacific Sevens Series.
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Thursday 22 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi knocked out Japan's Brave Blossoms 31-18 at the Northland Events Centre, Whangarei last night, 22 September. By Pesi Fonua.
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Wednesday 21 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
As the 'Ikale Tahi prepares for its third game of the Rugby World Cup meeting Japan this evening, 21 September at the Northland Events Centre, Whangarei, (8:30pm Tonga time) 'Ikale Tahi Supporters world-wide are right behind their team.
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Tuesday 20 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Achieving some impressive wins over some of New Zealand's toughest secondary school teams, Tonga's Under 14, 15 and 16 national rugby teams returned home yesterday, September 19, after a successful two weeks tour of New Zealand.
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Tuesday 20 September 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
Even for a person who isn't very rugby literate, this schedule is seriously rather clever! It lets you know what has happened in the past and what games are still to come and when. Very easy to understand, just put your cursor over the date or country for the match schedules. - Luisa Calvert
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Monday 19 September 2011
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Whangarei,New Zealand
The 'Ikale Tahi Head Coach, 'Isitolo Maka has announced 'Aleki Lutui, to Captain the team against Japan this Wednesday 21 September at the Northlands Events Centre in Whangarei.
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Friday 16 September 2011
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Sydney, Australia
If we can fine tune our game plan for the next two matches in order for our forward and backline to complement each other's strength in defense and timing of attack, Japan will resort to kamikaze to survive and France will not find a safe place for the rooster to hide. 'Inoke Hu'akau.
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Friday 16 September 2011
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Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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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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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