‘This is savage, legally violent’—Pacific Cup controversy as high shot knocks Tongan star out of TWO matches

It only took 90 seconds for week two of the Pacific Cup to explode to life at Suncorp Stadium. In a controversial moment that seems certain to draw further scrutiny from the judiciary, Samoan enforcer Francis Molo caught Stefano Utoikamanu high...

Smith shocked as Tonga 'robbed' by controversial call

Cameron Smith was left in disbelief at a ruling made by the Bunker during the Pacific Championships as Tonga were controversially "robbed" of a try against Samoa. Tonga were trailing by 16 when Isaiah Iongi looked set to score the nation's first...

Samoa outclass Tonga 34-6 in wild Pacific Championships match with 90-minute lightning delay

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Samoa have outclassed Pacific neighbors Tonga 34-6 in a wild and highly-physical Pacific Championships rugby league international that also featured a 90 minute lightning delay on Sunday. Two tries to standout forward...

Samoa tames Tonga after delay, HIA controversy rock Test match

Samoa tames Tonga after delay, HIA controversy rock Test match The Tonga-Samoa Test match exploded in a blaze of controversy following a second-minute drama that could force NRL and international league bosses to act – then Samoa tamed Tonga and a...

Men’s Pacific Championships Highlights: Tonga XIII v Toa Samoa

FINAL TEAMS: Tonga vs Samoa – Week 2, Pacific Championships 2025

Minister Agovaka attends 14th conference of the Pacific Community in Tonga

Solomon Islands was represented at the Fourteenth Conference of the Pacific Community (SPC), held on 17 October 2025 in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka attended the conference which...

Sabotage and Municipal Infighting Blamed for Prolonged Water Crisis in Tonga

Residents of Tonga are enduring their third consecutive week without running water, a crisis they attribute to repeated acts of sabotage driven by internal conflicts within the local government. The community in the Nkomazi municipality has...

Smith baffled as Tonga 'robbed' by Bunker

Live updates: Tonga v Samoa rugby league Pacific Championship

Tonga take on Toa Samoa for a hotly anticipated clash in Pacific Championship rugby league at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Samoa will need to win by at least seven points to ensure they qualify for the 9 November final. Earlier this week, Toa...

Samoa gun’s recovery from NRL flop; 90min lightning drama nearly ruins game: Big Hits

A 90 minute lightning delay at Suncorp Stadium didn’t dampen Samoa’s spirits as they recorded their first Test win in three years and booked a ticket to the Pacific Cup final with a 34-6 win over Tonga. It was a raucous atmosphere at Suncorp...

Crowd erupts as Samoa, Tonga perform war dances

Tonga blow as Taumalolo ruled out of Samoa clash

"When (the Dolphins) played the Roosters in Magic Round the way he competed with Herbie Farnworth who is one of, if not the best centre in the competition and the world, I thought Rob was really hard to handle that night and did a great job...

Police boost patrols for Tonga v Samoa league celebrations in South Auckland

Joseph Los'e Kaupapa Māori Editor·NZ Herald· 26 Oct, 2025 12:00 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now ‌ Save Share Share this article Copy Link...

Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck

The Australian government allocated $600 million over 10 years last December towards rugby league in the Pacific. While $290 million of that was dedicated to the operations of the PNG side that will enter the NRL in 2028, there was also $250...

Cook Islands storm to 42-24 win over Tonga in Pacific Bowl

The Cook Islands Moana defeated Tonga XIII 42-24 in a packed encounter on Saturday as they claimed the women’s Pacific Bowl title. Tonga exploded out of the blocks with a 10-0 lead, thanks to a try by Emmanita Paki followed by a slick chip kick to...

Tonga set for 1-2 cyclones, 60% chance of severe hit

The Tonga Meteorological Services (TMS) has forecast a normal tropical cyclone season for Tonga, with one to two cyclones expected, and a moderate-to-high (≥60 %) chance of at least one severe event. The official outlook projects the peak months...

Patriots defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga’s lifelong journey one of patience, persistence, and reflection

A future in professional football was never a certainty for Tonga, who battled homelessness as a teenager and briefly spent time in jail as a junior in high school. Thanks to his adoptive parents, George and Siu, Tonga was able to find his way...

Mate Ma’a Tonga Lose Jason Taumalolo for Pacific Clash against Samoa

Reports out of the Mate Ma’a Tonga camp is that Jason Taumalolo will be ruled out of the Pacific clash against Samoa. Taumalolo required knee “clean out” surgery after the Cowboys season finished 8 weeks ago and has not yet fully recovered....

Tonga King urges to ‘vote wisely’ as parliament term ends ahead of November poll

The Tongan Legislative Assembly has formally closed its 2024-2025 session Wednesday ahead of the general election next month. In a brief soft-closing ceremony, three nobles, Lord Tu‘iha‘ateiho, Lord Ve‘ehala and Lord Luani, delivered the address...