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Oldest debutant in major Test history set to face Scotland

Tonga have named a team with plenty of years behind them, including one 39-year-old, for Sunday's clash at Murrayfield.

21 Nov 2025, 9:33

Moana Pasifika announce departures of a dozen international players

Moana Pasifika have revealed the extent of the roster turnover they'll be working with ahead of the 2026 season, with 15 players c…

Ned Lester

06 Jun 2025, 17:52

Highlanders leave it late against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby pre-season

A small but good crowd showed up on a sunny Friday afternoon and was treated to some running rugby from the two teams, trying to i…

Henry Lee

31 Jan 2025, 14:50

Moana Pasifika unveil supercharged 2025 squad

Moana Pasifika are set for a big 2025 season, with star power injected into the mix in the form of reigning World Rugby Player of …

Ned Lester

11 Nov 2024, 18:34

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Tonga player ratings vs Canada | Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup

The consolation final kicked off round four of the Pacific Nations Cup in Tokyo and it was Tonga who pulled away from Canada to cl…

Ned Lester

14 Sep 2024, 3:54

Tonga reshuffle starting XV, overhaul bench for Canada clash

'Ikale Tahi head coach Tevita Tu'ifua has made six changes to his matchday 23 to face Canada in the fifth-place playoff that kicks…

Ned Lester

12 Sep 2024, 4:34

Opinion

Tonga player ratings vs Fiji | Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup

Tonga’s search for a first win in 2024 goes on as they succumbed to a 19-50 defeat at the hands of Fiji in the third round of th…

Jon Newcombe

06 Sep 2024, 1:30

Tonga change 5 for daunting Fiji challenge in Pacific Nations Cup

Tonga have matched Fiji in making five changes to their starting XV for their encounter in the Pacific Nations Cup on Friday.

Josh Raisey

04 Sep 2024, 10:49

Third-quarter burst not enough as Tonga fall to Manu Samoa in Apia

Except for a 15-minute flurry in the second half where Tonga scored 17 unanswered points, 'Ikale Tahi were never likely winners.

Adam Julian

30 Aug 2024, 2:45

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Tonga player ratings vs Samoa | Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup

Tonga's wait for a first victory in Samoa since 1980 continues as the Ikale Tahi fell 43 - 17 in Apia. Struggling to match the acc…

Philip Bendon

30 Aug 2024, 2:13

Three debutants in Tonga pack for Samoa clash

Tonga has announced its team to face Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup on Friday as the 'Ikale Tahi prepare to make their bow in th…

Jon Newcombe

29 Aug 2024, 8:01

Chiefs pile on the points in bonus point win over Moana Pasifika

The Chiefs have kept their hopes of a top-two finish alive with an emphatic win over Moana Pasifika.

Finn Morton

10 May 2024, 3:59

Ex-All Black Julian Savea one of 10 potential debutants for Moana Pasifika

Julian Savea will start at inside centre for Moana Pasifika as one of 10 club debutants to take on the Highlanders in their season…

Finn Morton

20 Feb 2024, 22:38

Highlanders and Moana Pasifika name teams for pre-season fixture

The very first game of 2024's Super Rugby Pacific pre-season kicks off in Queenstown on Friday (6pm NZT) with a match between the …

Ned Lester

01 Feb 2024, 20:34

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