Tonga are the latest rugby side to officially launch their new home jersey for the upcoming 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. Signing a new jersey deal with Kukri, the all new home jersey for Tonga does not veer away from tradition as it again features the side's familiar red and white colour scheme. Solid red panels cover the entire jersey while additional white trim … [Read more...]
Scotland 0 Tonga 48
Scotland's World Cup campaign finished on a losing note after a heavy defeat to Tonga in their ranking play-off. Scotland had nothing left to offer against the powerful Tongans and in the heat wilted away to a half-time score of 0-24. The second half and Scotland had their chances but were unable to convert, there was no doubt that Danny Brough was a big miss. Tonga certainly … [Read more...]
Samoa shade a rugged encounter
Samoa and Tonga fought out a ferocious contest in their first round meeting in pool C. The spoils went to Samoa and most certainly they deserved the win as Tonga denied much possession in the second half kept them out. Half time and Samoa led 14-12 thanks to scores from Francis Meli, Nigel Vagiwa and Matt Utai, for Tonga Michael Jennings and Tevita Leo-Latu crossed the … [Read more...]
Ireland just lose out to Tonga in Pool C
Much against expectations, Ireland ran Tonga close in their Pool C clash at the Parramatta Stadium on Monday. Tonga went in at the break leading by 12-10. The second half and with just 12 minutes left to play and they had a narrow lead 18-20. But a late score from winger Esikele Tonga put his side narrowly ahead, and they just about held off the Irish Wolfhounds' desperate … [Read more...]
Tonga Team v Ireland Monday
Tonga’s Head Coach Jim Dymock has named his team to face Ireland on Monday and it is: 1.Fetuli Talanoa 2.Cooper Vuna 3.Michael Jennings 4.Etuate Uasisele 5.Esikeli Tonga 6.Feleti Mateo 7.Joel Taufa’ao 8.Antonio Kaufusi 9.Tevita Latu 10.Awen Guttenbeil 11.Lopini Paea (C) 12.Richard Fa’aoso 13.Willie Manu Replacements: 14.Manase Manuokafoa 15.Sam Moa 16.Epalahame Lauaki 17.Kimi … [Read more...]