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Tonga Touch Rugby Masters call on diaspora to pull on the red and white again

Older Tongan athletes in Aotearoa, Australia, and beyond are being encouraged to reconnect with their roots through sport as Tonga prepares for the Asia Pacific Seniors Touch Cup in Japan in 2026.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 17 Dec

Sports

Tongan brothers lead Junior Tall Blacks to historic Under-17 Oceania crown first

A weekend of Pacific sports highlights saw New Zealand win, Sāmoa claim bronze, Cook Islands girls reach the podium, and Auckland FC edge the Mariners in the A-League.

Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterMon, 15 Dec

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Aotearoa New Zealand

From night shifts to NSW Cup star: Makaia Tafua’s full-time rugby league gamble pays off

The Warriors hooker has traded draining overnight water-main shifts for a relentless rugby league pursuit, with the club backing the 21-year-old as one of its strongest young prospects.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 12 Dec

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Ardie Savea leads starstudded lineup as New Zealand Rugby honours its best

Savea claimed three top awards after a standout season, while rising talent and Pacific rugby stars were also celebrated at the NZ Rugby Awards.

PMN NewsFri, 12 Dec

Sports

Pacific Rugby Council officially secures voting rights with NZ Rugby

The New Zealand Pacific Rugby Council (NZPRC) has been granted official voting membership in New Zealand Rugby, giving Pasifika a stronger voice.

Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterThu, 11 Dec

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Tonga

Tonga rugby league officials banned over Katoa concussion incident, NRL says

Four Tonga XIII officials have been disciplined after an NRL investigation found serious failures in how the 25-year-old’s head knocks were handled, renewing long-held fears about player safety.

Christine RovoiTue, 09 Dec

Sports

Flying Fiji stay sharp, BlitzBoks steal a thriller and Auckland FC rule the derby once again

Fiji secure another podium finish in the HSBC Sevens as South Africa and Australia take top honours, while Auckland FC extend derby dominance.

Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterMon, 08 Dec

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Fiji charge into Cape Town semifinals as NZ fall short in high-drama sevens rugby weekend

The Fijians kept Pacific hopes alive with a commanding win over New Zealand to book a clash with Argentina, while South Africa and France also surged through to the semis.

PMN NewsSun, 07 Dec

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Sāmoa

Jai Opetaia drops German in brutal KO, keeps titles and calls for unification fights

The Sāmoan boxer has retained his IBF and Ring Magazine titles with an eighth-round knockout, but says he's disappointed in his performance as he renews his push for a cruiserweight unification.

Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterSun, 07 Dec

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Sāmoa

Jai Opetaia set to close out 2025 on top against German opponent

The Sāmoan boxer prepares for a long-awaited showdown with Huseyin Cinkara, both unbeaten in their careers. Here’s what you need to know.

Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterThu, 04 Dec

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