The Latest Breaking News from Tonga

Roosters great lifts lid on future, finals injury cloud

Daniel Tupou is close to resolving his contract status for 2027 as he aims to keep fit for the Sydney Roosters' premiership push.

AAP · Sep 9

'Won't be long': Diamond tips Tonga to be netball force

Having witnessed Tonga's netball talent at the Commonwealth Games, Diamonds goalshooter Cara Koenen says the Tala are a powerhouse in the making.

AAP · Jul 31

'Our Origin': Tonga veteran targets revenge on Samoa

Tonga forward Felise Kaufusi wants another crack at Samoa in the World Cup as he reveals why the clash is so important to both nations.

AAP · Jul 14

Eli Katoa hopeful of NRL return as he pays tribute to partner and Storm after brain surgery

Melbourne star says his recovery is ‘going well’ in Instagram post

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2025

Injured Storm star still hopeful of return to NRL

He has been ruled out of the 2026 season, but Storm star Eli Katoa says he's in a "good place" and hopeful of returning to the NRL after his brain surgery.

AAP · Nov 29, 2025

Storm star ruled out of 2026 season following surgery

Melbourne's Eliesa Katoa won't play in 2026, with the Storm announcing the Tongan star has been ruled out after brain surgery following multiple head knocks.

AAP · Nov 18, 2025

Katoa stable, but NRL to probe Tonga star's head knocks

Tonga second-rower Eliesa Katoa is stable and awake after undergoing surgery for a seizure and brain bleeding following three head knocks in the Pacific Cup.

AAP · Nov 3, 2025

Terrell May passed fit, Jazz music to ears for Samoa

Samoa prop Terrell May has recovered from injury and is available for selection against Tonga, as the NRL cleared Jazz Tevaga to play after a head knock.

AAP · Oct 22, 2025

Lions set to face Japan-based All Blacks in Anzac clash but Folau’s hopes over

The British & Irish Lions are set to face a number of former All Blacks stars this summer with Rugby Australia’s chief executive, Phil Waugh, confident players based in Japan can be recruited for the Anzac fixture

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025

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.

AAP · Nov 10, 2024