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Why Drake Maye should be MVP, a defense of Caleb Williams, four trades that must happen
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It's good to be back. The Tuesday column has been quiet since Week 1, as I took my paternity leave following the arrival of my second kid. She's real stinkin' cute, and her big sister loves her (if perhaps a little too enthusiastically at times)....
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Kiwis v Kangaroos: Xavier Willison named to make test debut
The Kiwis are seeking to avenge last year’s 25-24 defeat to Tonga, and a win will earn them qualification for the Pacific Cup final against Samoa in Sydney on November 9. Tonga are coming off a 34-6 defeat to Samoa on Sunday, in a match where...
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‘Fit for a King’: Tonga’s NRL stars reconnect with heritage before Samoa showdown
The Tongan rugby league team’s Pacific Championships preparation turned into a celebration of heritage and pride. Players spent five days reconnecting with family, culture and community ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Samoa. From eating lobster...
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SPC's first Tongan Director-General, Dr Paula Vivili
Dr. Paula Vivili is the first Tongan to be appointed Director-General of the Pacific Community (SPC), the Chair of the SPC’s 14th Pacific Community Conference, HRH Crown Prince, Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, announced at the conclusion of the 14th...
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Orchids skipper praises new talent in Orchids Camp
The Orchids Captain Elsie Albert has praised the new players joining the team as they prepare to meet Tonga XIII this weekend at the Santos National Football Stadium. Albert said the team had welcomed a number of new players from both the local...
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Debutant Keaon Koloamatangi postpones surgery to fulfil dream of playing for Kangaroos
South Sydney star Keaon Koloamatangi has revealed Wayne Bennett pushed him to play on the Kangaroos’ Ashes tour, despite needing surgery that’ll sideline him for three months. Koloamatangi is no stranger to the representative arena, having played...
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What happens when some of the NRL’s biggest stars spend a week in Tonga
“Addin Fonua-Blake went to the school he attended, so did Eli Katoa. Leka Halasima went back to the village where he was born, and [assistant coach] David Tangata-Toa visited the village where his father grew up,” Woolf said. “I went with Paul...
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Digicel backs Tonga grassroots league with $20k prize
Telecommunications firm Digicel has donated $20,000 in prizes to local rugby league competition. Local telecom provider Digicel Tonga sponsored the latest local rugby league competition, with CEO Christopher Manaog presenting prizes and cash...
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Yeo's replacement named as Origin winner receives captaincy
Kevin Walters has officially named who will step into the Kangaroos captaincy role in the absence of Isaah Yeo, with Melbourne gun Harry Grant winning the race for the job. Australia will look to replicate their dominant win over England in the...
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Rugby league: Toa Samoa vows to bounce back against Tonga after Kiwis defeat
Casey McLean of the Kiwis scores his second try during New Zealand Kiwis v Toa Samoa, round 1 of the Pacific Championships at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on Sunday 19 October 2025. Photo: Fiona Goodall / Photosport Photo:...
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Some of the NRL's biggest stars enjoyed returning to Tonga last week
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Tonga’s new landing craft VOEA Late enters service
The Tonga Royal Navy has commissioned the newest landing craft VOEA Late in a ceremony held at the Masefield Naval Base. Credit: Australian High Commission; Kingdom of Tonga via Facebook The commissioning of VOEA Late is the latest demonstration...
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Patriots film review: How Drake Maye elevated his MVP campaign blowing out the Browns
The Browns had the right idea. Challenge Drake Maye by pressing his receivers in man coverage. Smash his running backs in short-yardage. Unleash Myles Garrett on most of his offensive lineman by bouncing him around the formation so that none of...
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Young Māori-Tongan woman wins council seat in Tararua shake-up
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The Woodville native said it was a completely surreal feeling to find out she had made it. “I wasn’t too sure how to react really,” she said. “Like, how do you act in these sort of instances? “It’s definitely a first for me. I had never attended...
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Orchids say two losses are a simple fix, eye stronger return against Tonga
The PNG Orchids believe their back-to-back defeats are a simple fix and remain confident of bouncing back when they face Tonga next weekend in the Pacific Championships. After going down to Australia in the PM's XIII Match and the Cook Islands in...
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Civilization 7 will bring back the ability to play as one civ for the whole game, bypassing the divisive Age system
After much wrangling with players over Civilization 7’s Age system, which sees you taking charge of different civilizations as you progress from Antiquity into the Modern era, Firaxis are bringing back the option to play as one culture all the way...
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21-year-old Māori-Tongan rangatahi secures council seat in rural Tararua
Tararua District Council Māori Ward Councillor Keshaan Te Waaka. Photo: Supplied/Keshaan Te Waaka Keshaan Te Waaka, 21, has secured the Tamaki nui-a-rua Māori ward at the Tararua District Council, unseating incumbent Naioma Chase in a close race....
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Paula Vivili first Tongan named SPC Director-General
Dr Paula Vivili has been appointed Director-General of the Pacific Community (SPC), the first Tongan to hold the post. His Royal Highness Tupouto‘a ‘Ulukalala, chairing the 14th SPC Conference in Nuku‘alofa, announced Vivili as the organisation’s...
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Tama Tonga sends a five-word message after returning to WWE and joining The MFT
Tama Tonga sent a five-word message after returning to WWE and joining forces with MFT. The faction stood tall over Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura on last week's SmackDown. Tonga aligned himself with Solo Sikoa post-WrestleMania XL and joined the...
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Robert Toia reveals emotional reaction to Tonga call-up ahead of Pacific Championships bow
Robert Toia’s decision to represent Tonga at this year’s Pacific Championships has been a deeply emotional one, not just for him, but for his entire family. The Sydney Roosters centre, fresh off a breakout NRL season and a Queensland Origin...
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