Category: Tonga
Tonga seek mid-season link-up to boost fortunes before World Cup
THE captain of England’s opening World Cup opponents Tonga has called for a squad link-up during the NRL season as they seek an upturn in…
NRL propose heavy bans for Tonga doctors over Eliesa Katoa controversy
THE NRL have proposed bans of at least two years for two doctors and a trainer involved in the treatment of Eliesa Katoa’s head injuries…
World Cup draw released as England open with Tonga in Perth
ENGLAND’S men will begin their World Cup campaign next year against Tonga in Perth. It’s a repeat of England’s last victory down under – a…
Melbourne Storm’s Eliesa Katoa ruled out for next season after seizure
TONGA international Eliesa Katoa has been ruled out of next season by his club, Melbourne Storm, after suffering a seizure. Katoa was taken to hospital…
No change for England but Samoa on the rise as IRL world rankings released
ENGLAND remain third in both the men’s and women’s world rankings released by International Rugby League following this autumn’s action. Australia continue to lead the…
One England player on Women’s Golden Boot longlist
ISABEL ROWE is the only England player named on a 22-player longlist for the Women’s International Rugby League Golden Boot. England have only played two…
Tonga star Eliesa Katoa ‘stable’ after suffering seizure during Pacific Cup game
TONGA forward Eliesa Katoa is in a “stable condition” after suffering “seizure activity” during Sunday’s Pacific Cup match against New Zealand, according to his club…
New Zealand thrash Tonga to reach Pacific Cup final
NEW ZEALAND 40 TONGA 14 TOM SMITH, Eden Park, Auckland, Sunday DYLAN BROWN led New Zealand to a big win over Tonga at a hostile…
Tonga thrash PNG Orchids in emphatic fashion
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 6 TONGA 42 CALLUM WALKER, Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby, Saturday TONGA proved far too strong for PNG with a nine-try…
Samoa complete Tonga thrashing after lightning delay
TONGA 6 SAMOA 34 TOM SMITH, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Sunday JEREMIAH NANAI lit up Suncorp Stadium before an apocalyptic storm delayed Samoa’s emphatic victory over…