UNBELIEVABLE: 4 - The Untold Story

Time for equality: drawcards Tonga, Samoa urge NRL

The rise of Tonga and Samoa has laid bare the need for more fairness with funding and support for both nations from the NRL, both coaches claim.

AAP · Oct 25, 2025

Hercules Haas crucial to ending Samoa's losing streak

Samoa have lost their past six Tests, but the form of Payne Haas last week amidst injury carnage gives coach Ben Gardiner faith they can overcome Tonga.

AAP · Oct 24, 2025

Two Izzys better than one for Tonga as halves reunite

Tonga's new halves Isaiah Iongi and Isaiya Katoa were Penrith teammates in the juniors, and Iongi can't wait to make his Test debut against Samoa.

AAP · Oct 24, 2025

Samoa to call in fresh troops after brutal Kiwi defeat

Samoa's brutal loss to New Zealand has left them needing to call fresh troops into their squad, with the Pacific powerhouse down to just 17 fit players.

AAP · Oct 20, 2025

'A privilege': NRL stars embrace their island heritage

Emerging super powers Samoa and Tonga will field formidable teams loaded with NRL talent in the third edition of the Pacific Championships.

AAP · Oct 17, 2025

Tonga's Stefano set for round two with big-bopper Haas

Melbourne prop Stefan Utoikamanu is set to debut for Tonga and resume hostilities with Samoa and Brisbane's Payne Haas in a Pacific Cup blockbuster.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

Tongan royal visit a return to familiar territory

King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u have been warmly welcomed in Australia's bush capital, which is familiar territory for the Pacific monarchy.

AAP · Sep 18, 2025

Tonga team returns home to inspire before Pacific Cup

National hero Jason Taumalolo and the Tongan team will prepare for the Pacific Championships with a visit to the country for the first time since 2019.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

As censure increases over war in Gaza, Israel finds support among Pacific Islands

Countries including Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Tonga have given Israel vital backing at the UN

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2025

The Pacific’s united front on climate action is splintering over deep-sea mining

In recent years, Pacific island nations have earned global credibility as champions of climate action. Pacific leaders view sea level rise as an existential threat.

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2025