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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

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

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

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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

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 Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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

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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.

Newcastle Herald

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

Daily Mirror

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.

Reuters

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.

ABC News

Tonga survive scare to get Rugby League World Cup campaign off to winning start

Kristian Woolf’s side saw off Papua New Guinea

The Independent UK

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.

ABC News

Leeds Rhinos' Rhyse Martin levels rugby league world record in Papua New Guinea clash with Tonga

Martin is on the brink of history!

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AAP

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.

The Conversation

One does not simply detonate a volcano into Mordor: a scientist explains the problems with that Rings of Power episode

In the blockbuster fantasy series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, one of the principal antagonists, the wicked Adar, diverted a river into the labyrinth of tunnels under a dormant Mount Doom to trigger an explosive volcanic eruption. This transformed the surrounding landscape into the bleak lands…

Reuters

Pacific Islands defence ministers meet in Tonga to boost 'interoperability'

South Pacific defence ministers will meet in Tonga on Tuesday, with Australia seeking a closer military relationship with the three island nations that have defence forces to counter China's security push in the region.

AAP

Australia joins Pacific security talks

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles is travelling to Tonga and Fiji to meet Pacific defence ministers for discussions spanning security and disaster relief.

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Liverpool Echo

Horse Power: Baaeed and Sea La Rosa to star on British Champions Day at Ascot

Willie Haggas' duo can land more Group One glory in Berkshire while Jadoomi, Orbaan, Tenebrism, Waterville, Muntadab, King Of Tonga, After John and The Nu Form Way can also be Saturday scorers

The Independent UK

Australia coach Mal Meninga hoping to push ‘new frontier’ at World Cup

This year’s tournament is billed as the widest open yet, with perennial contenders Australia, New Zealand and England facing powerhouse teams from Tonga and Samoa

The Guardian - AU

Australia defections are good for talent distribution at Rugby League World Cup

Allegiances to state and country, given the make-up of the NRL in 2022, do not need to be aligned

The Guardian - UK

Men’s Rugby League World Cup: group-by-group preview

From the serial champions Australia to debutant minnows Jamaica, which nations can go all the way in England?

Leeds Live

David Fifita doing it for dad as he strives for World Cup glory with Tonga

The Gold Coast ace scored a hat-trick on debut against France.

Al Jazeera

New Pacific island rises after underwater volcanic blast

The tiny island came into existence 11 hours after a volcanic eruption and grew to 24,000 square metres in size.

Leeds Live

Konrad Hurrell's new objective after maiden Grand Final ring attained

The former Leeds Rhinos man scored in St Helens' Grand Final win over his former club.

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