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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.

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Haas recovers, set to tee off against Cowboys legend

Payne Haas is setting new benchmarks for Brisbane and still has more to give as he recovers from illness to take on North Queensland's greatest forward.

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Storm's Stefano commits to Tonga after firing for Samoa

Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has opened up on why he will make himself available for Tonga in the Pacific Championships, and reveals his early Tongan heroes.

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Anthem moment that made Haas choose Samoa to honour mum

Payne Haas once did the Samoan war dance in front of the TV and will now do it at Suncorp Stadium after making a call on his international future.

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Depth test for Cowboys, Dolphins with key losses

North Queensland will be without their Origin big guns, but two major inclusions have them ready to host the injury-hit Dolphins with confidence.

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Tonga want to host Test match in 2025 Pacific Cup

Tonga is a powerhouse of international rugby league and seek to host a Test in Nuku'alofa in this year's Pacific Cup to build on their incredible following.

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Could be time to stop representative swaps: Bennett

Wayne Bennett has suggested changes to the eligibility system that will stop players running out in State of Origin and representing Tonga or Samoa.

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Payten preaches simple message after Cowboys' 0-3 start

North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he's been checking in with each player as they look to avoid a 0-4 start to the season, next facing Canberra.

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'It was my call': Taumalolo hits back at Matthew Johns

North Queensland powerhouse Jason Taumalolo has explained why he played Queensland Cup for Mackay recently after Matthew Johns questioned the move.

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Form out window when Cowboys invade Brisbane: Carrigan

North Queensland are outsiders to beat Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium but the history between the clubs has Pat Carrigan expecting another titanic derby.

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Payten pulls trigger on Cowboys' big guns for Broncos

North Queensland welcome back Jason Taumalolo, Jake Clifford and Jeremiah Nanai for the Queensland derby clash with Brisbane seeking a huge form reversal.

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Taumalolo to play for Mackay in Queensland Cup

North Queensland forward Jason Taumalolo will play for Mackay Cutters in his first game since off-season foot surgery as he targets a NRL return.

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Boom or bust: NRL and AFL clubs gamble with their future amid long player contracts

Long-term deals that lock down stars and key players are becoming more common and lucrative in Australia’s most popular codes but risks remain

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Taumalolo return looms for badly beaten Cowboys

North Queensland will likely get a much-needed boost in the return of Jason Taumalolo against Cronulla, after their defence was torn apart by Manly.

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Tonga's future is bright, but Woolf's path is unclear

Set to take charge of the Dolphins next year, Kristian Woolf can't guarantee the move into an NRL head coaching gig won't end his involvement with Tonga.

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Australia defeat Tonga 20-14 in men’s Pacific Championships final – as it happened

The Kangaroos withstand a Tonga fightback to clinch the men’s Pacific Cup with a 20-14 victory at CommBank Stadium

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Not done yet: Tonga eye off toppling Kangaroos

Addin Fonua-Blake has challenged his Tonga teammates to prove their win over the Kiwis was not a flash in the pan by beating Australia in the Pacific Cup final.

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Cup final biggest game in Tongan history: Fonua-Blake

The historical significance of Tonga's upcoming clash with Australia is not lost on superstar captain Addin Fonua-Blake.

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Refs made error late in Kiwis' last-gasp loss to Tonga

New Zealand coach Stacey Jones has been told the on-field referee made an error late in his side's tight loss to Tonga at the Pacific Championships.

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Rugby league revolution: how Woolf ignited Tonga's rise

Jason Taumalolo has revealed Kristian Woolf to be the most important figure in Tonga's rise, helping inspire a rugby league revolution in the Pacific.

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How coach Woolf thought Taumalolo call was a prank

Tonga officials thought Jason Taumalolo was tipsy when he called to say he wanted to represent the nation in 2017 to save Test rugby league.

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Tonne of Tongan muscle won't scare Aussies in Cup final

Numbers reveal a stark difference in size between the Australian and Tongan forward packs ahead of the Pacific Cup final.

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Kangaroos ready to embrace red sea of Tongan fans

Australia's players say they are ready to feel like an away team in a State of Origin match against Tonga, preparing for a red sea of fans at CommBank Stadium.

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Tonga hold on to beat New Zealand in Auckland epic

Tonga have beaten New Zealand 25-24 to qualify for the Pacific Cup final against Australia, in one of the greatest Test matches played in the 21st century.

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New-look Kangaroos can create own legacy: Yeo

First-time Kangaroos captain Isaah Yeo will lead a team featuring six debutants into battle against a confident Tonga to begin the Pacific Championships.

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