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Moana Pasifika’s Enari applauds coaching team, players eager for new season: The new coaching team led by head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga are doing a great job in ...
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Pacific Island players slam new World Rugby competition: Pacific Island rugby players have slammed world rugby’s new competition and claim the format will keep ...
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Rugby World Cup: Tonga wins for coach and fans: The 'Ikale Tahi sent coach Toutai Kefu off with a bonus point 45-24 win over Romania at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/499730/rugby-world-cup-tonga-wins-for-coach-and-fans
Springbok players ratings: Handre Pollard, Canan Moodie shine as Springboks made to sweat against Tonga
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Quick Glance: Springbok Player Ratings: Pollard, Moodie Shine in Springboks' Tough Match Against Tonga
- The Springboks had to sweat against Tonga in their final Group B match at the World Cup, winning 49-18.
- It was a solid team effort with standout performances from certain individuals.
- 13 Canan Moodie - On 20 minutes, he broke a Tongan siege with a well-taken, opportunistic try.
- 12 Andre Esterhuizen - Despite giving away a penalty at the start of the game to give Tonga the lead, he was exceptional in his block-busting ball-carrying.
Pollard the chef as Boks bash win at the meat-grinder against Tonga: The Springboks knew this was a job for the meat-grinder, not the sushi chef's blade.
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-10-01-pollard-the-chef-as-boks-bash-win-at-the-meat-grinder-against-tonga/
Boks’ Makazole Mapimpi out of the World Cup: It was anticipated but news of Makazole Mapimpi's exit from the Rugby World Cup still had a jarring effect on ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-10-02-boks-makazole-mapimpi-out-of-the-world-cup/
Handre Pollard back for Springboks as Jacques Nienaber names rotated squad for Tonga clash
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South Africa beat Tonga 49-18 to edge towards World Cup quarter finals: Defending champions South Africa beat a hard-hitting Tonga 49-18 in Marseille on Sunday ...
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Quick Glance: South Africa Defeats Tonga 49-18, Advances Towards World Cup Quarter Finals
- Defending champions South Africa secure a crucial bonus-point victory, beating a tough Tonga 49-18 in Marseille.
- With 15 points from four matches, the Springboks now lead Pool B and are on the verge of reaching the quarter-finals.
- The pool winners and runners-up will be determined when Ireland faces Scotland on Saturday.
- After their defeat against Ireland, the Boks knew they had to win against Tonga with a bonus point and a large score.
‘Handre Pollard is not Superman’ - Springboks’ Rassie Erasmus pleads for patience
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Ireland v Tonga live updates: Rugby World Cup Pool B clash: Andy Farrell’s team face a tricky test against Tonga in Nantes, follow the action as it happens ...
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2023/09/16/ireland-v-tonga-live-updates-rugby-world-cup-pool-b-clash/
Quick Glance: Ireland Overpowers Tonga and Sexton Sets Points Record
- Efficient Ireland wins second tournament game
- Sexton establishes a new Irish points record
- Tonga has little chance in a one-sided victory
- Irish team strengthens top spot in Pool B
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber pleads with fans to give ring-rusty Handre Pollard time to settle
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Rugby World Cup: Scotland keep quarter-final hopes alive with bonus-point win over Tonga - what is needed now to qualify
scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/rugby-world-cup-scotland-keep-quarter-final-hopes-alive-with-bonus-point-win-over-tonga-what-is-needed-now-to-qualify-4347219
Tonga need more time to build on gutsy showing says coach: Tonga received a huge boost after a gutsy showing against South Africa at the Rugby World Cup on ...
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Rugby: Samoa make four changes for Japan clash as Tonga to miss Fifita: Manu Samoa have made four changes to the side for their Pool D must-win match against ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/498874/rugby-samoa-make-four-changes-for-japan-clash-as-tonga-to-miss-fifita
Duane believes Boks' best yet to come: The Springboks' best is yet to come, insists loose forward Duane Vermeulen ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-09-30-duane-believes-boks-best-yet-to-come/
'Lucky to be on the field': Koloamatangi takes umbrage at English irritant's 'afters'
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Rugby World Cup: Handre Pollard back after 13-month absence, to lead Springboks vs Tonga in quarters
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‘He’s helluva vital’: spectre of Sexton looms large in Boks’ Paris camp: The spectre of Johnny Sexton is looming large in the Springbok camp.
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-09-19-hes-helluva-vital-spectre-of-sexton-looms-large-in-boks-paris-camp/
RWC2023: Tonga, Samoa name strong line-ups as Fiji due to make changes: Tonga has named their strongest match-day 23 to face world No.1 Ireland in Nantes in ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/498049/rwc2023-tonga-samoa-name-strong-line-ups-as-fiji-due-to-make-changes
RWC23: Kefu says doing their best is their focus against Ireland: Tonga's head coach says that when they will meet Ireland in their opening Rugby World Cup match ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/497807/rwc23-kefu-says-doing-their-best-is-their-focus-against-ireland
Spy: Malakai Fekitoa’s momentous week, engaged, a new baby and back in the RWC: In the same week as welcoming his second child Fekitoa was called up by Tonga for ...
nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/spy-malakai-fekitoa-engaged-a-new-baby-and-back-in-the-rwc/HIWEKQCIDRE7TOBJKNS57CVWOQ/
South Africa: Stuttering Springboks Overcome Tonga at Rugby World Cup: Column - Lucky Maree takes us through the minute-by-minute as the Springboks ...
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Handré Pollard back for Boks but Manie Libbok hasn’t gone anywhere: He did not strike the ball cleanly at all in warm-up, which made Springbok flyhalf Handre ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-10-03-handr-pollard-back-for-boks-but-manie-libbok-hasnt-gone-anywhere/
Boks need a more ruthless mindset ahead of probable French quarterfinal showdown: The Springboks will have to be more ruthless at turning the numerous chances ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-02-boks-need-a-more-ruthless-mindset-ahead-of-probable-french-quarterfinal-showdown/
Springboks’ ‘old man’ Willie le Roux backs Libbok: From his vantage point in the last line of defence, the bigger picture reveals itself to Willie le Roux ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-09-29-springboks-old-man-willie-le-roux-backs-libbok/
‘They’ll go after him’: Vunipola warns Tuilagi of Samoa special attention: After suffering against Tonga in 2019, Billy Vunipola says his teammate can expect a ...
theguardian.com/sport/2023/sep/28/vunipola-warns-tuilagi-of-samoa-special-attention-rugby-world-cup
'Handre Pollard is not Superman' insists Rassie but Boks to consider kicking options
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South Africa train ahead of final World Cup pool game against Tonga | Africanews: The Springboks need five points from the Pool B clash or they will have to play ...
africanews.com/2023/09/26/south-africa-train-ahead-of-final-world-cup-pool-game-against-tonga/
Ruby World Cup 2023: Tonga outscored and outpointed by Scotland in Nice: Tonga's captain says the team is feeling a mix of emotions after Scotland booted them ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/498701/ruby-world-cup-2023-tonga-outscored-and-outpointed-by-scotland-in-nice
Samoa scores four against try-less Tonga to win 34-9: Manu Samoa turned the pressure up on Tonga in the second half of their clash at Apia Park on Saturday ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/495218/samoa-scores-four-against-try-less-tonga-to-win-34-9
Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for this weekend: Chilean wing, a late call-up, gets chance to shine against England, Scotland fear Tonga rebound and the ...
theguardian.com/sport/2023/sep/22/rugby-world-cup-2023-what-to-look-out-for-this-weekend
Rory Sutherland and Chris Harris start for Scotland in crucial Tonga clash: Gregor Townsend has made four changes in total to his starting line-up for the ...
news.stv.tv/sport/rory-sutherland-and-chris-harris-start-for-scotland-in-crucial-tonga-clash
How The Cranberries wrote the soundtrack to Irish sport: Shortly after the final whistle sounded at Stade de Bordeaux last weekend, Zombie was blared around the ...
independent.ie/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/how-the-cranberries-wrote-the-soundtrack-to-irish-sport/a893520310.html
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Donal Lenihan: The real business of winning a World Cup starts now: The games against Tonga and Romania were a means to an end, the value of which can only be ...
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Paid articlePaid O'Connell vows Ireland will stay on even keel ahead of best in class Boks: Ireland are, however, under no illusions that their biggest challenge since the ...
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Rugby World Cup: Ireland looking to keep up momentum in tricky Tonga test: Irish fitness levels could be decisive against a Tongan team playing their first game ...
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2023/09/16/rugby-world-cup-ireland-looking-to-keep-up-momentum-in-tricky-tonga-test/
Our Pasifika Rugby World Cup teams: The Tongan, Samoan and Fijian rugby teams have made huge strides on the world stage. What can we expect from them this World ...
rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-detail/story/2018905460/our-pasifika-rugby-world-cup-teams
Ireland overwhelm Tonga as Wales outmuscle Portugal: Ireland and Wales enjoyed wins over Tonga and Portugal respectively on Saturday to maintain their 100 ...
rfi.fr/en/sports/20230916-ireland-overwhelm-tonga-as-wales-outmuscle-portugal
Suited and booted Tadhg Beirne has to pay the fine as ‘sheriffs’ crack the whip in Ireland camp
independent.ie/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/suited-and-booted-tadhg-beirne-has-to-pay-the-fine-as-sheriffs-crack-the-whip-in-ireland-camp/a1541090987.html
Conor Murray still taking nothing for granted in fourth Rugby World Cup outing : Ireland v Tonga: Scrumhalf will partner Johnny Sexton for a 69th Test having ...
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2023/09/16/conor-murray-still-taking-nothing-for-granted-in-fourth-world-cup-outing/
RUGBY WORLD CUP: All three Pacific Islands teams will be in action this weekend! Samoa will kick off their campaign against newcomers Chile ... Show more
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Ireland determined to quell Tongan fire as heatwave fades at last: Temperatures are dropping but Andy Farrell will hope the intensity of his side does not with ...
theguardian.com/sport/2023/sep/15/ireland-determined-to-quell-tongan-fire-as-heatwave-fades-at-last
Top class Tonga waiting patiently for Ireland clash: The world's best awaits Tonga in their RWC opener.
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/497858/top-class-tonga-waiting-patiently-for-ireland-clash
Keith Earls: Ireland will have to be defensively switched on against Tonga: He was a team-mate of Tongan centre Malakai Fekitoa last season and he acknowledged ...
irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41225689.html
Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Scrum success will be foundation of any World Cup bid: No scrum, no win. If there was anything we learned from the 2019 World Cup final ...
independent.ie/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/ruaidhri-oconnor-scrum-success-will-be-foundation-of-any-world-cup-bid/a316549660.html
Paid articlePaid Fexco to sponsor Tonga's rugby team: Fexco's sponsorship will also provide support for the team's travel to France, as well as supplying necessary kits and ...
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How birthright rule is giving teams the X-factor for Rugby World Cup: Tonga and Samoa head to France with squads enhanced by players capped elsewhere but ...
theguardian.com/sport/2023/aug/31/how-birth-right-rule-is-giving-teams-the-x-factor-for-world-cup-rugby
Tonga defeats Australia A to start their pre-World Cup build up: The 'Ikale Tahi kicked off their pre-Rugby World Cup preparations on a high note after they ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/493734/tonga-defeats-australia-a-to-start-their-pre-world-cup-build-up
Tonga defeat Australia A to start their pre-World Cup build-up: Tonga struck early, running in for their first try two minutes into the game.
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/tonga-defeat-australia-a-to-start-their-pre-world-cup-build-up/M3LOQSA4LNCUHGZFFPFQNFM5SM/
Tonga looks forward to rugby clash against Australia A: Tongans are expected to pack Te'ufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa on July 14 when the 'Ikale Tahi squares off ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/493591/tonga-looks-forward-to-rugby-clash-against-australia-a
Canadian men lose to 15th-ranked Tonga in rugby test match in Nuku’alofa: Canadian men’s rugby team beaten soundly 28-3 by Tonga
theglobeandmail.com/sports/article-canadian-men-lose-to-15th-ranked-tonga-in-rugby-test-match-in/
Paid articlePaid Canadian rugby men return to action in stiff test against World Cup-bound Tonga: Canadian men’s rugby coach Kingsley Jones excited to see how his team matches up ...
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Fijian weapons could spring a World Cup shock for Wallabies: In a comfortable win over Tonga, Fiji showed off a couple of stars who could challenge Australia at ...
smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/fijian-weapons-could-spring-a-world-cup-shock-for-wallabies-20230723-p5dqj5.html
Rugby: Newcomers, returnees forcing Jamie Joseph to make tough decisions - The Mainichi
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‘Massive X-factor’: All Blacks and Wallabies named in Tonga’s stacked World Cup squad
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Jones should leave World Cup door open for Foley: The Super Rugby-winning playmaker’s nod as captain for Australia A’s clash with Tonga highlights the esteem in ...
smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/jones-should-leave-world-cup-door-open-for-foley-20230714-p5do6f.html
Canada draws on Toronto Arrows, New England Free Jacks for Tongan rugby tour: Twenty-five of the 33 players on the Tonga tour roster are with MLR clubs
theglobeandmail.com/sports/article-canada-draws-on-toronto-arrows-new-england-free-jacks-for-tongan-rugby/
Canadian men face stiff challenge in August with two rugby tests against Tonga: Canada men to face Tonga in August rugby tests
theglobeandmail.com/sports/article-canadian-men-face-stiff-challenge-in-august-with-two-rugby-tests/
The 100-year journey of Tongan rugby: A new film focuses on the Tongan team's road to the World Cup, and Ikale Tahi's past, present and future.
thespinoff.co.nz/sports/16-06-2023/the-100-year-journey-of-tongan-rugby
Sporting royalty line up for Tonga world cup teams: Tonga's teams for the forthcoming world cups in netball and men's rugby include superstars who formerly ...
rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/492015/sporting-royalty-line-up-for-tonga-world-cup-teams
Canadian rugby sevens men score late win to keep World Series hopes alive: LONDON — Brock Webster’s late try and conversion lifted Canada to a dramatic 21-19 ...
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Canadian rugby sevens men score late win to keep World Series hopes alive: LONDON — Brock Webster’s late try and conversion lifted Canada to a dramatic 21-19 ...
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Paid articlePaid The many lives of John-Paul Foliaki: 'This is what a Tongan male in 2023 can look like – there's so many different versions.'
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/01-04-2023/the-many-lives-of-john-paul-foliaki
Movie review: Red, White & Brass a heartwarming retelling of a true story: The film tells the story of a diehard Tonga rugby fan determined to get to the 2011 ...
nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/movie-review-red-white-brass-a-heartwarming-retelling-of-a-true-story/C3TSNVWFJFCT5ANAWUFO5GHZAY/
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