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Folau's Test return short-lived as Fiji blank Tonga
Israel Folau's return to international rugby lasted only half an hour as his Tonga team were thrashed 36-0 by a clinical Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup opener in Suva on Saturday.
Kefu: Folau to have social media curbs with Tonga
Israel Folau will be a prized addition to Tongan rugby but will have restrictions on what he posts on social media, along with all his teammates, coach Toutai Kefu said.
Mou'nga likely to go to Japan after World Cup
Richie Mo'unga is likely to leave New Zealand to play rugby in Japan after next year's World Cup in France, the All Blacks flyhalf told the New Zealand Herald on Tuesday.
Kefu names Folau, Piutau in Tonga Test squad
Israel Folau will make his return to international rugby with Tonga three years after his Rugby Australia contract was terminated over anti-gay social media posts.
Australia A rebooted, team could face Folau
Australia A will compete in the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup, which could yet include a Tonga side laden with international talent including former Wallabies star Israel Folau.
England combined old and new seamlessly as Twickenham started rocking again
England put on a dominant display at Twickenham on Saturday against Tonga but their route to that result was anything but smooth -- just as Eddie Jones likes, writes Tom Hamilton.
England score 11 tries in dominant 69-3 victory over Tonga
England's latest "new era" got off to a spectacular start on Saturday as they ran in 11 tries to crush an outclassed Tonga 69-3 in their first game in front of a Twickenham full house since March 2020.
Steyn bags four tries as Scotland thrash Tonga
Kyle Steyn scored four tries as Scotland ran riot against a feeble Tonga side to win 60-14 at Murrayfield on Saturday in the opening test of the Autumn internationals.
Price, Ritchie to co-captain Scotland vs. Tonga
Scotland will have two captains and four uncapped players on the field when they kick off their autumn international test against Tonga at Murrayfield on Saturday.
All Blacks line up Tonga, Fiji in July
Despite a fierce off-field battle with their governing body, the All Blacks have locked in their return to international competition with three Tests against Pacific opposition in July.
Almost there: Why Super Rugby inclusion could transform Pacific Island rugby
They are not there yet, but the decision to hand Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua conditional licences to join Super Rugby from 2022 is the biggest step toward forging genuine Pacific pathways since the turn of professionalism -- Liam Napier writes.
WR to help Pacific Island teams join SR in 2022
World Rugby (WR) is set to spend 1.2 million pounds ($1.65 million) annually over three years on two Pacific Island teams to help them join Super Rugby in 2022, the sport's governing body said on Wednesday.
Super Rugby AU better option for Pasifika team: PRP union
New Zealand Rugby's decision to delay a Pacific islands entry into Super Rugby Aotearoa next year was just the latest in a history of the Pasifika nations being "shafted", the head of the Pacific Rugby Players (PRP) union has said.
World Rugby would back Pacific Super team
The Pacific Island Rugby Players Union has welcomed comments from World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont that it could offer funding to help a Pasifika team take part in a revamped Super Rugby competition from next year.
Tonga hooker Ngauamo handed seven-week ban for head kick
Tonga hooker Paula Ngauamo has been banned for seven weeks for kicking an opponent in the head during his team's 31-19 win over the United States.
Tongans send Piutau off in style with win over United States
Tonga gave captain Siale Piutau a parting gift of a first victory of the Rugby World Cup with a 31-19 win over the United States on Sunday that left the Eagles pointless at the end of their campaign.
David Pocock impressed by Tier 2 teams, says eligibility change worth discussing
Zimbabwe-born Wallabies star David Pocock has enjoyed the improved performances of some of rugby's Tier 2 nations at the World Cup and believes there may be some merit in further relaxing the eligibility laws to help continue that upward trajectory.
France withstand furious Tonga fightback to book place in quarters
France withstood a furious Tonga fightback to grind into the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup on Sunday with a nerve-jangling 23-21 win.
First-half flurry sets up Pumas' win over Tonga
Julian Montoya scored a hat-trick in the first 26 minutes as the Pumas got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 28-12 victory over Tonga on Saturday that snapped a 10-match losing streak.
Two-try Tuilagi powers England past Tonga
A first-half double from Manu Tuilagi and a late bonus-point sealing try by substitute Luke Cowan-Dickie gave England the perfect start to their Rugby World Cup campaign.
Pacific lip service won't stop until rugby respects the Islands
As the eyes of the world prepare to turn their gaze on the Rugby World Cup, the game got an early reminder of the Pacific Island discussion that pops up all too regularly. It continues to be nothing but rhetoric, Craig Dowd writes.
George Bridge scores four tries as All Blacks thrash Tonga
Rookie winger George Bridge scored four tries as the All Blacks completed their Rugby World Cup preparations with a 92-7 thrashing of Tonga at Waikato Stadium on Saturday.
Beauden Barrett returns to fly-half against Tonga
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made several changes to his Bledisloe Cup winning side for their final World Cup warm-up match against Tonga at Waikato Stadium on Saturday.
2019 Rugby World Cup Table
| Pool A | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Japan | 4 | +53 | 19 |
| 2 | Ireland | 4 | +94 | 16 |
| 3 | Scotland | 4 | +64 | 11 |
| 4 | Samoa | 4 | -70 | 5 |
| 5 | Russia | 4 | -141 | 0 |
| Pool B | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | New Zealand | 4 | +135 | 16 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | +149 | 15 |
| 3 | Italy | 4 | +20 | 12 |
| 4 | Namibia | 4 | -141 | 2 |
| 5 | Canada | 4 | -163 | 2 |
| Pool C | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | England | 4 | +99 | 17 |
| 2 | France | 4 | +28 | 15 |
| 3 | Argentina | 4 | +15 | 11 |
| 4 | Tonga | 4 | -38 | 6 |
| 5 | United States of America | 4 | -104 | 0 |
| Pool D | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Wales | 4 | +67 | 19 |
| 2 | Australia | 4 | +68 | 16 |
| 3 | Fiji | 4 | +2 | 7 |
| 4 | Georgia | 4 | -57 | 5 |
| 5 | Uruguay | 4 | -80 | 4 |
2019 Top ScorersRugby World Cup
- Points
- Tries
2019 RankingsRugby World Cup
- TONGA12thTries Scored 1st South Africa : 27 Tries ScoredSA1st927
- TONGA13thPoints Difference 1st South Africa : 149 Points DifferenceSA1st