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Tonga opened the Nations Cup with a win over Zimbabwe

Matangi Tonga ↗8 Jul 2026

Matangi Tonga reported a 36–26 opening win for ‘Ikale Tahi over Zimbabwe in Colorado on 4 July. Forward power helped Tonga finish the match strongly. This July result provides background to the team’s development towards Australia 2027.

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Wallabies star set for URC debut while Tonga international among three changes for Welsh side

Planet Rugby ↗8 Oct, 23:13 JST

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Three defeats, but Benade sees World Cup hope. . . Zim coach believes Sables can turn the tables on Tonga in Australia – herald

Herald.co.zw ↗26 Jul, 16:00 JST

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Defeats aside, Benade sees Sables on track for World Cup . . . Zimbabwe coach believes Sables can turn the tables on Tonga in Australia

Herald.co.zw ↗26 Jul, 16:00 JST

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Portugal encerra a época frente a Tonga na Nations Cup

PORTUGAL RUGBY ↗18 Jul, 04:32 JST

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Rugby: Winless weekend for Fiji, Samoa and Tonga as they suffer triple setback

RNZ ↗13 Jul, 16:00 JST

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Rugby: Fiji lose as Samoa and Tonga claim wins

RNZ ↗6 Jul, 16:00 JST

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Spirited Sables go down to Tonga

Herald.co.zw ↗6 Jul, 16:00 JST

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Pacific split the honours as Manu Sāmoa soar, Tonga deliver and Fiji rue missed chances

Pacific Media Network ↗5 Jul, 16:00 JST

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Fiji, Sāmoa and Tonga name squads for new rugby tournaments

Pacific Media Network ↗3 Jul, 16:00 JST

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Fiji, Samoa and Tonga name squads for new World Rugby tournaments

RNZ ↗3 Jul, 16:00 JST

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Flying Fijians and 'Ikale Tahi name squads for July Test matches

RNZ ↗3 Jun, 16:00 JST

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Tongan rugby is at a crossroads as pathway 'massive gap' laid bare

Pacific Media Network ↗28 Apr, 16:00 JST

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Super Rugby: The $600k hurdle keeping Moana Pasifika out of Tonga

RNZ ↗26 Feb, 17:00 JST

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'Ikale Tahi to focus on options for Scotland test in Autumn Internationals

RNZ ↗20 Nov, 17:00 JST

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