It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerable
There’s a new war in the Pacific brewing, with the Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika collapsing and…
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Adam Coleman escapes from rugby purgatory to the peaks with Bordeaux ⊕⊕
Bordeaux Bègles’ dual Wallabies and Tonga international says holders are primed for clash of cultures against Bath
There are in truth few Bordeaux Bègles players better qualified to explain just how i…
53 days ago
‘If not us, then what?’ Moana Pasifika coach fears for rugby talent lost to league ⊖
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Tana Umaga calls for more support for union in Samoa and Tonga
Super Rugby club’s future in grave doubt beyond this season
All Blacks great and Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga fears the region’s talen…
78 days ago
Tonga PM welcomes US deal to explore deep-sea minerals amid environmental concerns ⊕⊕
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Exclusive: Pacific island’s new leader Lord Fakafānua discusses ‘exciting’ US partnership as critics fear impacts of seabed exploration
The recently elected leader of Tonga has described a deal to par…
82 days ago
Reliant on imported fuel, Pacific islands appeal for help as oil prices surge ⊖
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Samoa and Tonga raise supply concerns with foreign partners as businesses and residents in Papua New Guinea grapple with higher fuel prices amid the Iran war
The leaders of some Pacific countries have…
3 months ago
IN PICTURES: The spectacular World Nature Photography Award winners, from a rare humpback whale sighting in Tonga to a giraffe drinking in Botswana ⊕⊕
From captivating moments underwater to mammals interacting with human items on land, the World Nature Photography Award winners have been announced for 2026.
4 months ago
Australia to face debutants Hong Kong in opening match of 2027 Rugby World Cup ⊕
Hosts’ big clash with All Blacks on second weekend
England will begin against Tonga in Brisbane
The 2027 World Cup will get off to a low-key start with Australia kicking off against Hong Kong after the…
5 months ago
‘Tonga is not a threat’: anger as small Pacific nation falls under Trump visa restrictions ⊕
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Community leaders raise alarm over study links and Polynesian ties, with Tonga to face restrictions from January as US says too many overstay
The small Pacific nation of Tonga is one of more than a do…
6 months ago
Hosts Australia to face New Zealand in Rugby World Cup pool as England draw Wales ⊕
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Champions South Africa face Italy, Georgia and Romania
Ireland and Scotland in pool with Uruguay and Portugal
The host nation Australia will face their traditional rivals New Zealand at the men’s Rugby…
Van der Merwe becomes Scotland’s record try-scorer in thrashing of Tonga ⊖
Scotland 56-0 Tonga
Visitors given three yellow cards and one red
Duhan van der Merwe moved in front of Darcy Graham at the top of Scotland’s all-time try-scoring charts as Gregor Townsend’s side round…