Samoa v Tonga showdown sparks arrests, infringements in Auckland

Samoa prepare to challenge Tonga in their Pacific Championship encounter. Photo: DAVE HUNT/Photosport Risky behaviour and disorder on the roads has resulted in 23 arrests during celebrations for a Pacific Championship league game, as some fans...

Residents of Tonga Village Grapple with Water Crisis Amid Allegations of Infrastructure Sabotage

The community of Tonga Village in Mpumalanga is facing a severe and persistent water crisis, with residents pointing to repeated acts of vandalism at a critical water pump station as the cause. The situation has forced locals to rely on a...

23 Arrested In Auckland After Toa Samoa and Tonga Match

Twenty-three people have been arrested across Auckland for dangerous and unlawful behaviour during weekend celebrations tied to Samoa’s league victory over Tonga, with police saying the majority of revellers marked the occasion peacefully. On...

Twenty-three arrests after Tonga v Samoa rugby league celebrations in South Auckland

Police also issued 204 infringement notices for driving- and road-related offences. “This behaviour is not only unlawful, it poses a real risk to those participating in this behaviour, spectators, and members of the public,” police said. “Police...

Taumalolo to answer Tonga SOS for Kiwis showdown: Woolf

"That's what we aimed to do, including him. When I watched a few things and some training vision of him running, I felt it wasn't the right thing to do by him to play him. It was just a bit too soon.

Huge boost for Tonga as they seek NZ miracle

Tonga is set to receive a huge boost with inspirational lock Jason Taumalolo expected to return this weekend as they look to knock off New Zealand by at least 17 points to sneak into the Pacific Championships final. Sunday’s 34-6 loss to fierce...

2025 Pacific Championships: Tonga suffer injury blow as veteran races clock for Kiwis clash

After losing to Samoa by 28 points, the news for Tonga has gone from bad to worse with star front-rower Stefano Utoikamanu ruled out of next week's must-win clash against the New Zealand Kiwis. One of the stars on show in the clash between Samoa...

Samoa defeats Tonga 34-6 to qualify for Pacific Cup final as lightning wreaks havoc

The genius of Samoa second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has launched his side into rugby league’s Pacific Cup final in a controversial 34-6 win over Tonga after lightning stopped play for 95 minutes. On an electrifying day for Test football in more ways...

Woolf frustrated after Tonga loss

Rising half ‘misses the mark’; sad rugby league reality that must be fixed — Talking Pts

You don’t often see games of rugby league with 90-minute weather delays, but that was the case in the Pacific Championships clash between Samoa and Tonga. Samoa were able to secure a spot in the Pacific Cup final with a crushing win, meaning Tonga...

Samoa and Tonga conclude historic negotiation training

A groundbreaking police negotiation course, the first of its kind, officially concluded on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between Samoa and Tonga. The joint training, designed to enhance policing skills and promote...

Tonga cops cruel blow as star's debut ends after just two minutes

It was supposed to be a fiery debut game against his former team, Samoa, for Stefano Utoikamanu. Instead, his time on the field for Tonga came to an end after two minutes. The passion of the game was evident as soon as both teams stepped out to...

Tonga Faces Samoa in Crucial Pacific Championships Clash

BRISBANE, Australia — Tonga begins its Pacific Championships campaign this afternoon, taking on Samoa at Suncorp Stadium. The match is crucial for Samoa, which lost to New Zealand last week and needs a win to stay in contention for the Pacific Cup...

Tonga and Samoa exchange epic War Cries

Junior Paulo leads from the front as Toa Sāmoa crush Tonga in Brisbane

One of Toa Sāmoa’s leaders, Junior Paulo, delivered a commanding performance in Brisbane, earning the Player of the Match honour in a decisive 34-6 victory over the Tonga men’s XIII. Despite a 90-minute weather delay with 20 minutes remaining in...

Tonga v Toa Samoa live updates: Pacific Championships clash from Brisbane

Live updates of the Pacific Championships clash between Toa Samoa and Tonga, from Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. If this is the best of international rugby league – can we please have more? This match was an absolute belter, breathless from start to...

Tama Tonga sends a cryptic one-word message after confronting popular tag team on WWE SmackDown

Tama Tonga sent a cryptic one-word message after this week's WWE SmackDown. He confronted Fraxiom backstage on the show and also teamed up with JC Mateo to beat the duo of Rey Fenix and Shinsuke Nakamura. Tonga recently made his return to WWE...

Samoa bullies Tonga in three-hour match after longest ever delay

Samoa has claimed bragging rights over its pacific rivals, Tonga, with a comprehensive 34-6 victory in round two of the Pacific Championships. While Samoa's brilliance in attack will be a highlight, the biggest moment to come from the match was a...

Jeremiah Nanai stars as Samoa thump Tonga to storm into Pacific Cup final

The genius of Samoa second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has launched his side into rugby league’s Pacific Cup final in a controversial 34-6 win over Tonga after lightning stopped play for 95 minutes. On an electrifying day for Test football in more ways...

Samoa Advance to Pacific Championship Final after Defeating Tonga 34-6

Toa Samoa have defeated Tonga 34-6 in one of rugby leagues most anticipated matches. Samoa controlled the first half in all aspects of the game and outside of their 4 errors, Samoa were seemingly dominant and showed their intensity early through...