Tonga and Samoa perform pre-match war dances just inches apart before hugging It's not just New Zealand who have a pre-match war dance Wales Online · Nov 8, 2022
Samoa down Tonga in a World Cup classic that shows rugby league has a winning lottery ticket After an epic World Cup battle that ended with Samoa claiming the honours against their arch-rivals, Tonga, rugby league has a lottery ticket it must cash in. ABC News · Nov 6, 2022
Joseph Suaalii stars as Samoa stun Tonga and dump them out of World Cup The teen sensation produced a brilliant display as Samoa defied the odds in a brutal classic contest to set up a semi-final with England, but could be hit with a ban alongside captain Junior Paulo Daily Mirror · Nov 6, 2022
Samoa see off Tonga to set up World Cup revenge mission against England A 20-18 victory in Warrington sent the Samoans to their first World Cup semi-final. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022
Researchers: Discovered That Tonga Volcano Had Highest Plume Ever Recorded Using images captured by satellites, researchers have confirmed that the January 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano produced the highest-ever recorded plume. Read more on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Nov 6, 2022
England 46-6 Papua New Guinea: Rugby League World Cup quarter-final – as it happened Tommy Makinson scored a record five tries as England dominated Papua New Guinea to move into the last four The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022
Tongan volcano eruption unleashed highest plume on record The powerful Jan. 15 underwater eruption of Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in the South Pacific produced a plume that soared higher into Earth's atmosphere than any other on record - about 35 miles (57 km) - as it extended more than halfway to space, researchers said on Thursday. Reuters · Nov 3, 2022
Samoa thumps France at Rugby League World Cup to set up quarterfinal clash with Tonga Samoa's shocking loss to England remains the headline of the World Cup, but there is still a chance for the star-studded Pacific Islands nation to relegate it to a footnote, writes Nick Campton. ABC News · Oct 30, 2022
Wales prop Joe Burke travelling four hours home between games to continue day job Front-row, 32, has been making long trek home to south Wales on his days off to keep up with his plumbing work but now hoping to make history against Papua New Guinea Daily Mirror · Oct 30, 2022
England almost certain to face Papua New Guinea for place in semi-finals Three out of the four Rugby League World Cup quarter-final matches are confirmed with a mouthwatering Tonga v Samoa clash the pick of the ties The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022
Tonga run in 16 tries in comfortable World Cup victory over Cook Islands Will Penisini score four tries for Tonga, while wing Tesi Niu ran in a hat-trick. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022
Kangaroos out to teach Italy harsh lesson at Rugby League World Cup Without minnows’ exposure to elite sides like Australia a more level global playing field will never be achieved The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2022
Ex-Welsh Premiership winger gets rave global reviews after stunning World Cup debut He's caught the eye on the 13-a-side code's big stage Wales Online · Oct 26, 2022
Rugby League World Cup history as Kasey Badger becomes first female referee The Australian was named as referee for Tonga's victory over Wales on Monday night and is hoping more young girls will be inspired to follow in her footsteps Daily Mirror · Oct 24, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022 Daniel Tupou takes Tonga into World Cup quarter-finals with win over Wales Daniel Tupou scored a hat-trick as Tonga claimed a 32-6 win over Wales to reach the quarter-finals of the Rugby League World Cup
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022 Daniel Tupou’s hat-trick helps Tonga beat stubborn Wales as referee Kasey Badger makes history History was made in St Helens with Badger becoming the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match
Daily Mirror · Oct 23, 2022 After three ACL injuries, depression and retirement, Ollie Olds hits new heights Scrum-half, 29, retired four years ago after undergoing a THIRD knee reconstruction on the same leg but was persuaded to give it another go by his brother James and now they're facing Tonga together in the World Cup
Newcastle Herald · Oct 22, 2022 Hunter hands across the sea: Sione's volunteers help Tonga rise from the ash Sione Finefeuiaki used to talk about seeing his Tongan aid projects through to the end.
Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022 Papua New Guinea have shown in this World Cup they can be a real force Ex-England captain Jamie Peacock has been impressed by the Kumuls who narrowly missed out to Tonga and believes gaining a NRL presence is the next step for them to take their game to a new level
Reuters · Oct 20, 2022 Australia, Fiji militaries to work alongside each other Australia and Fiji have signed an agreement to allow the operation of each nation's militaries in the other country, with ministers describing it as a significant step for security cooperation.
ABC News · Oct 18, 2022 After sneaking past Papua New Guinea, Tonga can't afford another misstep if they're to shake the Rugby League World Cup It took a miracle try for Tonga to be spared faces as red as their jerseys, and rugby league's newest powerhouse will have to improve rapidly if it's to cash in on a golden generation of talent, writes Nick Campton.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022 Tonga survive scare to get Rugby League World Cup campaign off to winning start Kristian Woolf’s side saw off Papua New Guinea
ABC News · Oct 18, 2022 Tonga wins first Rugby League World Cup match against Papua New Guinea with late Keaon Koloamatangi try In a Rugby League World Cup that has been littered with blowouts, the highly fancied Tongan side wins the game of the tournament so far against Papua New Guinea.
Leeds Live · Oct 18, 2022 Leeds Rhinos' Rhyse Martin levels rugby league world record in Papua New Guinea clash with Tonga Martin is on the brink of history!
AAP · Oct 17, 2022 Rejuvenated Tonga brace for RLWC pressure Tonga coach Kristian Woolf knows his side won't be underestimated as they aim to go one better at the Rugby League World Cup.