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Tonga-Samoa clash 'could draw 50,000' in right venue

Tonga-Samoa clash 'could draw 50,000' in right venue

Rugby league officials must decide where to play the 2025 Tonga v Samoa match, with Samoa coach Ben Gardiner believing it could attract more than 50,000 fans.

'My dream jersey': Togatuki content picking Jillaroos

'My dream jersey': Togatuki content picking Jillaroos

'My dream jersey': Togatuki content picking Jillaroos

'My dream jersey': Togatuki content picking Jillaroos

Former Samoan representative Sarah Togatuki is hoping to play for Australia in Las Vegas after making it through her first series with the Jillaroos.

Tonga's future is bright, but Woolf's path is unclear

Tonga's future is bright, but Woolf's path is unclear

Tonga's future is bright, but Woolf's path is unclear

Tonga's future is bright, but Woolf's path is unclear

Set to take charge of the Dolphins next year, Kristian Woolf can't guarantee the move into an NRL head coaching gig won't end his involvement with Tonga.

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Teenager Casey McLean bags four tries as NZ thrash PNG

Teenager Casey McLean bags four tries as NZ thrash PNG

Teenage winger Casey McLean has bagged four tries as New Zealand thrashed Papua New Guinea to avoid relegation to the second tier of the Pacific Championships.

Dearden leads Kangaroos to Pacific Cup win over Tonga

Dearden leads Kangaroos to Pacific Cup win over Tonga

The Kangaroos are Pacific Cup champions after withstanding waves of attack from Tonga to claim a 20-14 win in the final.

Jillaroos reassert dominance with Pacific Cup triumph

Jillaroos reassert dominance with Pacific Cup triumph

Australia have ensured there would be no repeat of last year's Pacific Cup defeat with a comfortable win over New Zealand at CommBank Stadium.

Soward making a mark as Samoa storm past PNG

Soward making a mark as Samoa storm past PNG

Samoa have won the women's Pacific Championships promotion play-off with a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea.

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Not done yet: Tonga eye off toppling Kangaroos

Not done yet: Tonga eye off toppling Kangaroos

Not done yet: Tonga eye off toppling Kangaroos

Not done yet: Tonga eye off toppling Kangaroos

Addin Fonua-Blake has challenged his Tonga teammates to prove their win over the Kiwis was not a flash in the pan by beating Australia in the Pacific Cup final.

Why stakes are high for Kumuls in rare clash with Kiwis

Why stakes are high for Kumuls in rare clash with Kiwis

Why stakes are high for Kumuls in rare clash with Kiwis

Why stakes are high for Kumuls in rare clash with Kiwis

Papua New Guinea are eager to show they can match it with rugby league's big boys when they face New Zealand in Sydney on Sunday.

Tonga get royal treatment in hunt for Pacific Cup crown

Tonga get royal treatment in hunt for Pacific Cup crown

Tonga get royal treatment in hunt for Pacific Cup crown

Tonga get royal treatment in hunt for Pacific Cup crown

Kristian Woolf has revealed the country's future monarch will be one of thousands of Tongan fans hoping to upset the Kangaroos in the Pacific Cup final.

Brigginshaw to enter elite club in Pacific Cup final

Brigginshaw to enter elite club in Pacific Cup final

Brigginshaw to enter elite club in Pacific Cup final

Brigginshaw to enter elite club in Pacific Cup final

Ali Brigginshaw will become only the fifth player to make 25 appearances for Australia when the Jillaroos face New Zealand in the Pacific Cup final.

Dragons nab Gutherson as first signing post-Hunt

Dragons nab Gutherson as first signing post-Hunt

Dragons nab Gutherson as first signing post-Hunt

Dragons nab Gutherson as first signing post-Hunt

Versatile veteran Clint Gutherson has signed a three-year NRL contract with St George Illawarra after departing Parramatta.

Des Hasler settles legal stoush with Sea Eagles

Des Hasler settles legal stoush with Sea Eagles

Des Hasler settles legal stoush with Sea Eagles

Des Hasler settles legal stoush with Sea Eagles

Former Manly Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler has settled a legal dispute with the club after the two parted ways on rocky terms.

Jillaroos, Kiwi Ferns tip other nations to catch up

Jillaroos, Kiwi Ferns tip other nations to catch up

Jillaroos, Kiwi Ferns tip other nations to catch up

Jillaroos, Kiwi Ferns tip other nations to catch up

Jillaroos coach Brad Donald and Kiwi Ferns captain Georgia Hale expect Pacific nations to begin seriously challenging the top two teams in the near future.

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Potent Pacific: Katoa and Luai have changed the game

Isaiya Katoa's coming of age at Tonga shows why the side should become a force to be feared, with a clear parallel to Jarome Luai's potent impact at Samoa.

Titans rugby recruit Gordon draws on mentor Mat Rogers

Former Wallabies playmaker Carter Gordon says he wants to secure a starting halves position for Gold Coast ahead of his first full NRL season.

Orcas' bid has NRL coach, immediate title claims in NZ

The Southern Orcas have launched their bid to become the NRL's second New Zealand team, armed with a current NRL coach and $325 million in funding.

PNG gig restores Demetriou's belief as Kumuls eye upset

Axed by South Sydney, Jason Demetriou has the chance to finish 2024 on a high by guiding Papua New Guinea to a Pacific Championships win over the Kiwis.

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Cup final biggest game in Tongan history: Fonua-Blake

The historical significance of Tonga's upcoming clash with Australia is not lost on superstar captain Addin Fonua-Blake.

Brimson set to escape sanction for betting post

Gold Coast star AJ Brimson has been told he won't face any sanction over his Melbourne Cup day post, with the NRL confident he didnt bet on league games.

Refs made error late in Kiwis' last-gasp loss to Tonga

New Zealand coach Stacey Jones has been told the on-field referee made an error late in his side's tight loss to Tonga at the Pacific Championships.

Rugby league revolution: how Woolf ignited Tonga's rise

Jason Taumalolo has revealed Kristian Woolf to be the most important figure in Tonga's rise, helping inspire a rugby league revolution in the Pacific.

Brimson referred to NRL, manager explains betting post

The Titans have referred AJ Brimson to the NRL Integrity Unit over a social media post on Melbourne Cup day, but his manager Jim Banaghan has an explanation.

Haas over the moon boot for Maguire era at Broncos

Payne Haas has made a stunning recovery from foot surgery to return to Brisbane training ahead of schedule to lead a Broncos revival under Michael Maguire.

Jillaroos duty: Davis delays start of coaching career

NRLW hooker Keeley Davis was supposed to be spending this week in her first pre-season as a head coach but a phone call from Brad Donald changed her plans.

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