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The best players in world rugby switching countries at the Rugby World Cup

A number of players could be representing a second Test nation in France later this year

Wales Online

France urgently need help but it'll be epic seeing England take on Tonga

Ex-England catpain Jamie Peacock assesses the state of the international game on the back of France being mauled by England and Tonga set for an historic tour of the UK

Daily Mirror

Man who attended 1953 Coronation remembers ‘immense’ occasion

As the nation prepares to celebrate crowning of King Charles, Jeremy Hoare recalls watching the procession for Queen Elizabeth II

Evening Standard

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Tonga's national netball team beats Malawi for PacificAus Sports title, stretches unbeaten streak to 20 matches

Tonga's national netball team beats top-ranked Malawi to extend its unbeaten streak to 20 matches, as the Tonga Tala clinch a third consecutive PacificAus Sports Netball title.

ABC News

US on track to open new Tonga embassy this month

The US has been deepening engagement in the Pacific region amid concerns about China’s influence.

Al Jazeera

How Tonga strikes a balance between king and democracy

The Pacific's last remaining monarchy has taken a unique approach to balancing executive powers between the king and the parliament.

360info

US set to open new embassy in Tonga this month -senior US diplomat

The United States is on track to open a new embassy in Tonga this month, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said on Tuesday, part of efforts to step up its diplomatic presence in the Pacific region to counter China.

Reuters

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Shaun Wane hails England hat-trick heroes and details future plans after France destruction

England catpain George Williams and Leeds winger Ash Handley both scored trebles in 64-0 rout of France as national side prepare for Tonga series

Daily Mirror

1st mega-tsunami on record since antiquity was triggered by Tonga volcanic eruption

The eruption was the most powerful natural explosion in over a century, triggering a tsunami hundreds of feet high.

LiveScience

England to host maiden Test series against Tonga this autumn

The three-match series will be played in October and November.

The Independent UK

Man who attended late Queen’s coronation as a schoolchild remembers ‘immense’ occasion

Jeremy Hoare watched the event on the Victoria Embankment as one of 30,000 schoolchildren

The Independent UK

Man who attended 1953 coronation with school remembers ‘immense’ occasion

Jeremy Hoare watched the event on the Victoria Embankment as one of 30,000 schoolchildren.

The Independent UK

How to watch the Rugby World Cup 2023: stream the live games online or on TV

Here's how to stream the Rugby World Cup in 2023, whether you want to do so online on on your TV.

WhatToWatch

Tonga volcano explosion equalled most powerful ever US nuclear test

Scientists calculate 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano released 1,000 times more energy than Hiroshima bomb

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Shaun Wane still ‘tortured’ by England’s Rugby League World Cup exit

Shaun Wane is still “tortured” by England’s failure to win last year’s Rugby League World Cup as a three-match Test series with Tonga this autumn looks likely to be the first major step to the next tournament in 2025 for his side.

The Independent UK

When and where is the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

Everything you need to know ahead of the men’s tournament

ABC News

Why Tonga is the secret weapon behind the Dolphins' incredible start to first NRL season

The Dolphins are taking the NRL by storm in their inaugural season and a hidden Tongan connection is helping to lead the way.

Daily Mirror

Catalans Dragons star Manu Ma'u dedicates emotional try vs Wigan to father

Veteran Tonga second-row, 35, scored two tries as French club won at Wigan for a first time in 12 years and in Ma'u's first appearance since heading home to New Zealand following the death of his dad, leading to emotional tribute

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How the Tonga volcano eruption from 2022 may affect Australia's weather for up to eight years

Lasting impacts from Tonga's enormous volcanic eruption a year ago could affect Australia's weather for almost a decade. Tyne Logan explains how.

The Independent UK

Passengers spend two nights sleeping in chapel after flight gets diverted

Travellers from Tonga spend two nights in a Christchurch Methodist church

AAP

Dolphins name Katoa, 'Big Val' for trial

The Dolphins will play their first ever trial on Saturday with exciting Tongan teenager Isaiya Katoa and a giant centre nicknamed 'Val Meninga' in the team.

AAP

Niu start for Dolphin under wise Woolf

Tesi Niu is targeting a starting NRL centre spot at the Dolphins as he reunites with his Tongan coach Kristian Woolf after securing a release from the Broncos.

ABC News

Homeless islanders resettled as Tongans mark Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano eruption anniversary

Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai erupted a year ago, sending shock waves around the world so loud they were heard in Canada. For the communities closest to the eruption, life will never be the same.

Reuters

One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lie silent

(Corrects word in headline, paragraph 4 to fix timeline.)

The Conversation

A year on, we know why the Tongan eruption was so violent. It's a wake-up call to watch other submarine volcanoes

The Kingdom of Tonga exploded into global news on January 15 last year with one of the most spectacular and violent volcanic eruptions ever seen.

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