Fiji

32 - 10

Full Time

Tonga

Fiji vs Tonga

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Uilisi Halaholo comes on.

77'

Josiah Unga comes off.

77'

Tonga make a substitution with Salesi Tuifua coming on.

68'

Tonga make a substitution with Siegfried Fisi'ihoi coming off.

68'

Fiji make a substitution with Kemu Valetini coming on.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Seta Tamanivalu coming off.

67'

Caleb Muntz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

67'

Try

Taniela Rakuro scores the try from close range.

67'

Red Card

Siosiua Moala (Tonga) is shown the red card

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Sam Wye coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Philip Baselala coming off.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Zuriel Togiatama coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Taniela Rakuro coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Tuidraki Samusamuvodre coming off.

66'

Tonga sub Josiah Unga comes onto the field.

64'

Uilisi Halaholo departs for Tonga.

64'

Tonga sub Talimoni Finau comes onto the field.

64'

Fotu Lokotui departs for Tonga.

64'

Fiji sub Mesake Vocevoce comes onto the field.

63'

Temo Mayanavanua departs for Fiji.

63'

Conversion

The Fiji supporters go wild as Caleb Muntz successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Tevita Ikanivere

62'

Spellbinding play by Ponipate Loganimasi is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Ponipate Loganimasi goes through the gap.

62'

Motikiai Murray comes on for Fiji.

58'

Viliame Mata leaves the field.

58'

Elia Canakaivata comes on for Fiji.

58'

Motikiai Murray leaves the field.

58'

Sonatane Takulua comes on for Tonga.

55'

Augustine Pulu leaves the field.

55'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz adds the points for Fiji.

55'

What a run here by Philip Baselala as they get over the gainline!

52'

Fe'ao Fotuaika comes on.

51'

Solomone Tukuafu comes off.

51'

Haereiti Hetet comes on.

50'

Eroni Mawi comes off.

50'

Samu Tawake comes on.

50'

Mesake Doge comes off.

50'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Motikiai Murray getting some game time.

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Elia Canakaivata being replaced.

49'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Uilisi Halaholo getting some game time.

49'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Fetuli Paea being replaced.

49'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Justin Mataele getting some game time.

49'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Harison Mataele being replaced.

49'

Tonga make a substitution with Siua Maile coming on.

40'

Tonga make a substitution with Samiuela Moli coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Penalty Goal

Patrick Pellegrini kicks the penalty.

40'

Tonga sub Solomone Tukuafu comes onto the field.

38'

Fe'ao Fotuaika departs for Tonga.

38'

Fe'ao Fotuaika comes on.

27'

Solomone Tukuafu comes off.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ponipate Loganimasi bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

22'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fiji is finished off by Kalaveti Ravouvou

20'

That's a great try assist by Elia Canakaivata.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elia Canakaivata bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

20'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Fiji results in a try for Seta Tamanivalu

12'

Spellbinding play by Tuidraki Samusamuvodre is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Ponipate Loganimasi took full advantage.

12'

Yellow Card

Siosiua Moala (Tonga) is shown a yellow card

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Ponipate Loganimasi goes through the gap.

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Augustine Pulu

The defensive line has been broken as Augustine Pulu goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fiji v Tonga 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 29th August 2025, 10:00pm CDT 
  
 HFC Bank Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Karl Dickson

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

14%

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rakuro

32 - 10

67'

Moala

66'

27 - 10

Muntz

27 - 10

63'

Ikanivere

25 - 10

62'

Muntz

20 - 10

55'

Half Time

Pellegrini

40'

17 - 10

Muntz

17 - 7

21'

Ravouvou

15 - 7

20'

Muntz

10 - 7

13'

Tamanivalu

8 - 7

12'

Moala

3 - 7

Muntz

3 - 7

Pellegrini

0 - 7

Pulu

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Fiji

Tonga

More Less

Defence Profile

Fiji

Tonga

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

35%

3-6 secs

32%

47%

6+ secs

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

66'

70'

73'

77'

Fiji

Tonga

Fiji vs Tonga Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fiji face off against Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup Round 2 on Fri 29th August 2025 at HFC Bank Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 04:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 05:00 SAST on SuperSport, 15:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 13:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 22:00 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

Fiji won the last encounter but Fiji are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Fiji sits at 9 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Tonga holds 19.

The two sides are separated by 10 places in the rankings with Fiji in position 9 and Tonga in position 19 as such Fiji are favourites on paper.

Fiji vs Tonga Squads

The official squads for Fiji vs Tonga will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.