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The Latest Breaking News from Tonga

Tonga claim Rugby World Cup spot to face two of the world's top three sides in daunting group

Tonga have beat Hong Kong to secure a place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France

Wales Online

Welsh rugby favourite one game away from reaching the World Cup after moving thousands of miles away

It has been a rapid rise, having arrived in Hong Kong less than a year ago to take over a club side

Wales Online

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry thought they had 'Diana's magic', book claims

Meghan and Harry embarked on a 16-day tour of Australia, which also took in New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji, to huge fanfare.

Daily Mirror

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Antarctica bathed in dazzling colours in afterglow of Tonga eruption

Scientists say aerosols thrown into stratosphere in January responsible for volcanic twilight ‘afterglows’

The Guardian - AU

US Beefs up South Pacific Aid, Diplomacy as China Spreads Its Influence

Washington intends to return the U.S. Peace Corps to Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and Vanuatu, citing progress toward reestablishing a U.S. Agency for International Development regional mission for the Pacific in Fiji.

The News Lens

Matildas pioneer Connie Selby hoping to make Women's World Cup history with Tonga

Connie Selby was part of the first Australian representative side to tour overseas when they played in Hong Kong in 1975. Now, she's hoping to create more history.

ABC News

Six months after volcanic eruption and tsunami, Tongans who lost everything have plans for their future

Hundreds remain in limbo after a COVID-19 outbreak slowed Tonga's efforts to recover from January's volcanic eruption and tsunami, but spirits remain high and ambitious plans are in place to rebuild.

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US VP Harris Launches Pacific Push with New Embassies, Envoy

The United States launched a major push into the Pacific Wednesday as it seeks to hold off China's advances in the region, with Vice President Kamala Harris announcing the opening of new embassies in Tonga and Kiribati at a key regional summit. Washington will also appoint its first-ever envoy to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Australia boss Mal Meninga issues defiant message after nightmare World Cup build-up

The holders have not played a single game for three years, lost against Tonga in their last outing and won't have any warm-ups before kicking off against Fiji in Leeds in October but coach isn't worried about pressure

Daily Mirror

US announces new embassies in major Pacific push as it jostles with China for influence in region

Vice-president Kamala Harris has announced postings in Kiribati and Tonga as leaders gather in Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum

The Guardian - AU

Today's rugby news as Springboks superstar plots to 'dominate' Dan Biggar and Tonga stunned again

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Tonga climb to second in league rankings

Tonga are now the world's second-ranked rugby league nation, while Australia remains stuck at fourth having not played since 2019.

AAP

The Pacific’s spiralling debt – and what governments can do about it

Rising debt and declining income seem to add up to an austere future for Pacific Island nations. But belt-tightening may make things worse.

360info

Bristol Bears star Charles Piutau left out by Tonga after star showing on debut

Tonga face Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday

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Newcastle Herald

Sione's clean water dream flows to Tonga

After a natural disaster hit his homeland in January, the former professional rugby league player was determined to do more to help the people of Tonga, but now, with the help of Hunter firms and a large donation from former Newcastle lord mayor Jeff McCloy, Sione Finefeuiaki is about to…

Wales Online

Why Leicester Ofa Ki Wales Twickenham Fainga'anuku was given such a rugby name

Fainga'anuku is the son of former Tonga international prop Malakai Fainga'anuku

AAP

Kiwis dominate Tonga in big RL Test win

New Zealand have overcome a passionate crowd to run away comfortable winners 26-6 over Tonga in their rugby league Test in Auckland.

AAP

Ferns return to Test match action in style

The Kiwi Ferns have put on a clinic at Mt Smart Stadium in their first Test match in two years, beating Tonga 50-12.

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New Zealand takes down Tonga, PNG beats Fiji, and Samoa runs over Cook Islands in Pacific Tests

PNG edges Fiji to wrap up a day of Pacific Test football, after New Zealand beat Tonga 26-6 at an electric Mt Smart Stadium and Samoa thumped Cook Islands 42-12.

ABC News

Gunnedah farmers hope royal visit will ease worker shortages

The northern New South Wales town of Gunnedah hopes a royal visit and sister city ties with Tonga will help with widespread farm labour shortages.

The National (Scotland)

Ross Thompson keen to grab tour chance and add to Scotland caps against Argentina

AFTER winning one solitary cap to date against Tonga last autumn, Ross Thompson has what appears to be an ideal chance to add to his tally in the…

ABC News

As Samoa looks to begin again, it's time for rugby league's sleeping giant to awaken

It's been a lean few years for Samoa, but the island nation still has the potential to become an international rugby league powerhouse.

AAP

Kiwis Test team a Warriors-free zone

New Zealand have named their line-up for Saturday's rugby league Test against Tonga, including an exciting halves combination of Dylan Brown and Jahrome Hughes.

ABC News

Australian sunsets and sunrises continue to dazzle in wake of Tonga volcanic eruption

Dazzling sunsets and sunrises observed across Australia in recent weeks are being linked to the long-lasting impacts of an undersea volcanic eruption in Tonga six months ago — and experts say they could continue for another year.

Daily Mirror

Whale seen lurking under tourist boat in extraordinary moment caught on camera

Tourists on a boat trip in the sea surrounding the Ha'apai islands of Tonga first spotted a mother humpback resting on the water before her baby came to join her

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