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Sports Minister says gov’t selects “new fresh Rugby League Board” as he clarifies denial against proposed name allegations

Sport 27/05/2020 1

The Cabinet was expected to receive a proposal of a new Rugby League Board to control the sport in Tonga, Vatau Hui, the Minister...

PM Tu‘i‘onetoa talks with IRL, optimistic about Tonga League’s progress after Covid-19 crisis

Sport 27/05/2020 1

The government had been drafting Bills in a bid to settle down the long-running dispute within Tonga Rugby League and the International Rugby League...

Sam Cane confirmed as new All Blacks captain

Sport 27/05/2020 0

Chiefs flanker Sam Cane has been confirmed as the All Blacks new captain. The 28-year-old succeeds Kieran Read who retired from the All Blacks after...

Nigel Wood: International Rugby League chief executive to retire at end of 2020

Sport 06/05/2020 0

(BBC) Nigel Wood is to step down as International Rugby League chief executive at the end of 2020 as he retires after 18 years...

Tongan players will make their mark for NZ Warriors if 2020 NRL round gets underway

Sport 07/05/2020 0

Whenever and whether the New Zealand Warriors take part in a revived NRL round, Tongan players are likely to make their presence felt on...

All Black Richie Mo’unga apologises after Crusaders filmed training

Sport 04/05/2020 0

This article is published with permission under Kaniva News partnerships with Radio New Zealand. All Black Richie Mo'unga has...

Tongan players touted for proposed State of Origin series to be played in empty stadium

Sport 08/04/2020 0

Tongan player Jason Taumalolo has been touted as a possible starter for a Queensland side in a series of state of origin...

Tongan women’s team chasing Rugby World Cup reprieve

Sport 29/02/2020 0

This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and is republished with permission. Tonga is looking to restore its...