Category: Tonga
Kristian Woolf makes ‘best in the world’ claim about Tonga’s Jason Taumalolo
TONGA head coach Kristian Woolf believes that his captain Jason Taumalolo is currently the best forward in the world. The 29-year-old led his country to…
Former Tongan World Cup star confirms retirement
ANDREW FIFITA, one of the star players who helped the rise of Tonga to become potential World Cup winners, and the twin brother of departing…
Tonga sensational as Kristian Woolf’s men thrash Cook Islands 92-10 to waltz into World Cup quarter-finals
TONGA waltzed into the World Cup quarter-finals with an emphatically impressive 92-10 win over Cook Islands. Tonga set the tone from the very first minute…
Tonga name squad for Cook Islands clash with Jason Taumalolo returning
TONGA have named their squad for the final Group D clash against the Cook Islands on Sunday. Captain Jason Taumalolo is back in and raring…
Tonga overcome brave Wales effort to register 32-6 World Cup win
TONGA registered an unconvincing 32-6 win over Wales at the Totally Wicked Stadium tonight. An instant mistake from Josh Ralph handed Tonga an early opportunity,…
John Kear set to call up Warrington youngster
By STEPHEN IBBETSON WARRINGTON WOLVES youngster Luke Thomas could make an unexpected World Cup debut tonight (Monday) for Wales against Tonga. The 20-year-old prop, who…
Tonga score miraculous try to inflict heartbreaking 24-18 World Cup victory over Papua New Guinea
TONGA managed to overcome an incredibly stubborn Papua New Guinea to get their first win of the World Cup in a 24-18 entertaining affair. The…
Tonga’s Jason Taumalolo proud to see players represent heritage as he ponders Super League move
Jason Taumalolo says that players are no less Tongan for having represented other nations in the past. The North Queensland Cowboys star debuted internationally for…
World Cup Group D Preview: Schedule, squads and players to watch
FIXTURES AND TV COVERAGE Tuesday, October 18, Tonga vs Papua New Guinea, Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens, 7.30pm Wednesday, October 19, Wales vs Cook Islands,…
Match officials appointed for first World Cup games with Ashley Klein to referee opener
NRL Grand Final referee Ashley Klein will take charge of the opening match of the World Cup between England and Samoa. The list of match…