# tonga - Friday 27 May, 2022
# Comeback
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# Comeback
Folau and former All Blacks Charles Piutau and Malakai Fekitoa have also been included in the Tonga squad following changes to World Rugby’s eligibility rules.
# tonga - Wednesday 23 March, 2022
# Comeback
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# Comeback
Folau is eligible to play for Tonga – three years after getting sacked by Rugby Australia for posting an anti-gay message on his Instagram account.
# tonga - Wednesday 23 February, 2022
# Volcano
# Volcano
Around 90km of cable had to be replaced after it was damaged.
# tonga - Friday 21 January, 2022
# Environmental Emergency
# Environmental Emergency
The Peruvian government has formed a committee to deal with the crisis.
# tonga - Thursday 20 January, 2022
# Tonga
# Tonga
Both New Zealand and Australia have sent military transport planes.
# tonga - Wednesday 19 January, 2022
# Tonga
# Tonga
The Hunga Tonga -Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted 30 kilometres into the air on Saturday.
# tonga - Tuesday 18 January, 2022
# Pacific Island
# Pacific Island
New Zealand’s military is sending much-needed drinking water and other supplies, but said ash on the runway will delay the flight by at least a day.
# tonga - Monday 17 January, 2022
# Volcano
# Volcano
It is two days since the Hunga Tonga -Hunga Ha’apai volcano exploded, cloaking Tonga in a film of ash.
# tonga - Sunday 16 January, 2022
# Tonga
# Tonga
It sent tsunami waves crashing across the shore in Tonga and people rushing to higher ground.
# tonga - Saturday 15 January, 2022
# Tonga
# Tonga
There were no immediate reports of injuries or the extent of the damage.
# tonga - Saturday 6 November, 2021
# Tonga Lashing
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# Tonga Lashing
England lost Owen Farrell to a positive Covid test but made light work of their visitors.
# tonga - Saturday 3 July, 2021
# Ruthless
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# Ruthless
New Zealand had their first try after just 67 seconds through Damian McKenzie.
# tonga - Monday 31 May, 2021
# Second Row
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# Second Row
The 31-year-old will join from Grenoble this summer to replace Quinn Roux.
# tonga - Thursday 25 March, 2021
# Grow The Game
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# Grow The Game
World Rugby has pledged its support to the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika teams.
# tonga - Tuesday 3 December, 2019
# Pacific Islands
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# Pacific Islands
Ex-All Blacks Justin Marshall wants to see rugby’s eligibility laws relaxed.
# tonga - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
# Punishment
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# Punishment
Agen will be without Paula Ngauamo for a substantial period after he kicked an opponent in the face.
# tonga - Sunday 13 October, 2019
# Pool C
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# Pool C
AJ MacGinty’s side ran in three tries, but weren’t able to register a point in Pool C.
# tonga - Tuesday 24 September, 2019
# Manu Down
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# Manu Down
Kurt Morath injured his larynx after being caught in a tackle by England’s Manu Tuilagi on Sunday.
# tonga - Monday 23 September, 2019
# Found Work
From The42
# Found Work
The Aussie was sacked by Rugby Australia in May for expressing homophobic views.
# tonga - Sunday 22 September, 2019
# Fergie Time
From The42
# Fergie Time
Slow and steady, says Eddie.
# Red Rose
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# Red Rose
Manu Tuilagi scored two tries for Eddie Jones’ side as they took maximum points from their opening game.
# tonga - Friday 20 September, 2019
# RWC2019
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# RWC2019
England have decided to start their strongest team in the Rugby World Cup clash with Tonga .
# tonga - Monday 16 September, 2019
# Dark Horses
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# Dark Horses
No pool has quite as much World Cup pedigree as this one with three sides who traditionally expect to reach the semis.
# tonga - Saturday 7 September, 2019
# Absolute Annihilation
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# Absolute Annihilation
Steve Hansen’s side fell just short of scoring 100 points in Hamilton.
# tonga - Monday 29 July, 2019
# Mudbath
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# Mudbath
The Pacific Nations Cup clash was played in tough conditions.
# tonga - Saturday 27 July, 2019
# Preparation
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# Preparation
Both teams are in Rugby World Cup Pool A alongside Joe Schmidt’s side for the upcoming tournament in Japan.
# tonga - Thursday 13 June, 2019
# Saga
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# Saga
The former Wallabies fullback was fired by Rugby Australia for posting homophobic comments on social media.
# tonga - Thursday 7 March, 2019
# Perspective
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# Perspective
Nasi Manu of Pro14 side Benetton has come through testicular cancer and chemotherapy.
# tonga - Monday 9 April, 2018
# Doddie Weir
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# Doddie Weir
Australia, Tonga and South Africa will also play Tests against Wales in November, the WRU has revealed.
# tonga - Tuesday 13 February, 2018
# Cyclone Gita
# Cyclone Gita
Cyclone Gita caused power outages after tearing through the island nation just south of the capital.
# tonga - Monday 12 February, 2018
# Cyclone Gita
# Cyclone Gita
The cyclone has already created havoc in neighbouring Samoa and is threatening to become a Category Five superstorm.
# tonga - Wednesday 13 December, 2017
# Life On Mars
# Life On Mars
Nasa scientists say that examining the way the island sprung up could shed light on if there’s any life on Mars.
# tonga - Wednesday 9 August, 2017
From The42
They last played at the Limerick venue in 2015.
# tonga - Thursday 29 October, 2015
# Interview
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# Interview
Christopher Ackermann believes the support provided to former Ivory Coast winger Max Brito, since his injury, has been inadequate.
# tonga - Friday 9 October, 2015
# Ben Smith
From The42
# Ben Smith
The All Blacks struggled early on against Tonga before running in five second-half tries
# tonga - Thursday 8 October, 2015
# Sipi Tau
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# Sipi Tau
What’s better than a cultural challenge? TWO cultural challenges!
# tonga - Wednesday 7 October, 2015
# 19 And Counting
From The42
# 19 And Counting
Jason Leonard’s haul of 22 Rugby World Cup appearances won’t be overtaken this year.
# tonga - Sunday 4 October, 2015
# Tonga Tangoed
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# Tonga Tangoed
Are we absolutely sure this is the team we want Ireland to meet in the quarter-finals.
# Nearly There Now
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# Nearly There Now
Argentina impressed after a nervy opening quarter
