Jason Taumalolo was at his imperious best against New Zealand,but suffered an undiagnosed foot injury during the clash.

Tonga reject Cowboys criticism over Taumalolo injury as young gun ruptures ACL

Jason Taumalolo could miss the opening month of the NRL season after surgery on an injury suffered playing for Tonga. And in a further blow to the Cowboys,Heilum Luki will miss the entire the season after breaking down at training.

  • Christian Nicolussi

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Australian halfback Mitchell Moses.

‘Footy is a business’:Moses speaks on Gutherson,Eels and injury

After the Kangaroos’ victory over Tonga,halfback Mitchell Moses looks ahead to the post-Gutherson era at the Eels.

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The Kangaroos lift the trophy.

Kangaroos spoil Tonga’s fairytale to claim Pacific Championships title

Australia are Pacific Champions once again after holding off a stirring Tonga fightback in a pulsating Test at CommBank Stadium on Sunday.

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The crowd takes to the field at the end of Tonga’s win over Samoa.

The moment Kristian Woolf realised what rugby league means to Tonga fans

A delirious pitch invasion was a game-changing moment for the Australian coach of Tonga,and his overachieving team has the chance to topple the Kangaroos on Sunday.

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Felise Kaufusi watches the Dolphins crash to defeat against the Dragons.

Would you pay $1000 for the Kaufusi fade? Felise does

Felise Kaufusi will be the Tongan easy to spot on Sunday with the wacky haircut that has cost more than $1000 to maintain – and what he has planned next.

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Isaiya Katoa

He met Wayne Bennett in his school uniform. Now he might bring down the Kangaroos

The hype is growing around 20-year-old Tongan star Isaiya Katoa. And with every learning curve,a character well-equipped to handle the pressure emerges.

  • Dan Walsh
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Tongan fans sing Himi #114 at the team's training session in Arndell Park
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Tongan fans sing Himi #114 at training session

Tongan fans sing Himi #114 at the team's training session in Arndell Park

Jason Taumalolo.

‘He thought I was tipsy’:The phonecall that changed international rugby league

Jason Taumalolo had to convince his coach he was genuine about representing Tonga. Seven years on,the impact of his decision continues to be felt.

  • Dan Walsh
CTOBER 18:Mitchell Barnett of Australia istduring the men’s 2024 Pacific Championships match between Australia Kangaroos and Tonga at Suncorp Stadium on October 18,2024 in Brisbane,Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Why Sydney’s first Test sell-out in 30 years ramps up NRL expansion heat

Tonga’s famed “sea of red” is a sight to behold for NRL boss Andrew Abdo as he eyes a changing landscape for international rugby league.

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Soni Luke

They were offered a five-star city hotel. But Tonga chose to stay here instead

While the Kangaroos based themselves at Magenta Shores on the Central Coast,their opponents were happy to settle for more modest accommodation ahead of this weekend’s Pacific Championships final.

  • Christian Nicolussi